Bitwarden alternative
The Bitwarden alternative with free 2FA codes and documents
Bitwarden is open source, affordable and available everywhere. Its free plan, though, leaves out the built-in authenticator and file attachments, and it needs an account on Bitwarden’s servers (or your own server). CabinetPass includes both for free and needs no account at all.
Coming soon, free on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. No account needed.
CabinetPass vs Bitwarden at a glance
| CabinetPass | Bitwarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · Pro Plus $3.99/mo · Pro Lifetime $49.99 once | Free · Premium $19.80/yr |
| One-time purchase | Yes, $49.99 | No |
| Free plan | Yes: unlimited items, 2 GB of encrypted files, 2FA codes, sync | Yes: unlimited passwords |
| Account needed | No | Yes |
| Where your vault lives | Your device, plus an encrypted copy in your own Google Drive (optional) | Bitwarden’s cloud or a server you run |
| Master key protection | Argon2id (64 MiB) + AES-256-GCM | PBKDF2 by default, Argon2id optional |
| Encrypted documents | Yes, 2 GB free, unlimited with Pro | Premium only |
| Built-in 2FA codes | Yes, free and synced | Premium only |
| Apps | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, Linux |
| Browser extension | Not yet | Yes |
| Passkeys | Coming soon | Yes |
| Shared vaults | Not yet | Yes (organizations) |
| Open source | Partly: file format and Vault Viewer (decryptor) are open source | Yes |
Based on each product’s public information as of October 2026. Prices in USD; check Bitwarden’s site for current details.
Why people switch from Bitwarden
2FA codes and files are free
Scan a QR code for live 2FA codes and attach up to 2 GB of encrypted documents without paying.
No server to trust or run
Sync goes through your own Google Drive. There’s no CabinetPass account and no CabinetPass server.
Documents done properly
Each file gets its own AES-256 key, opens in an in-memory viewer, and photos are stripped of location data.
Apple-native design
A native iPhone, iPad and Mac app with widgets, Face ID and a three-pane Mac layout.
Where Bitwarden is ahead today
- Fully open source with regular public audits.
- Apps and browser extensions for every platform, including Windows and Linux.
- Passkeys, organizations and shared vaults, and self-hosting.
How to move from Bitwarden
- 1
In Bitwarden, open the web vault, choose Tools › Export vault and pick the .csv format.
- 2
In CabinetPass, open Settings › Import from Another App and pick the file. The app shows the steps for each manager and skips duplicates.
- 3
Check your items, then delete the CSV file: it isn’t encrypted.
Questions
Is CabinetPass open source like Bitwarden?
Partly. The app is closed source, but the vault file format is documented and the Vault Viewer, which decrypts a CabinetPass backup in your browser, is open source on GitHub. It was written separately from the app so you can check the encryption yourself.
Is CabinetPass free?
Yes. The free plan has unlimited passwords, cards and notes, 2 GB of encrypted files, 2FA codes, AutoFill, widgets and Google Drive sync, with no trial and no time limit. Pro adds unlimited file storage for $49.99 once or $3.99 a month.
Can Google read my vault if I turn on sync?
No. The vault is encrypted on your device before upload. Google stores an encrypted file in a hidden app folder and never has the key.
What if I forget my master password?
Nobody can recover it, including us. That’s what keeps the vault private. Use a passphrase of five or more random words and keep a written copy somewhere safe.