Bitwarden

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager that stores passwords, login details and confidential notes using end-to-end encryption. Browser extensions, mobile apps and desktop clients synchronise data across all devices, whilst the built-in password generator ensures strong, unique passwords for the whole team. The key difference compared to LastPass, 1Password and the like is that, with Managed Bitwarden Hosting, the vault runs on your own instance – the encrypted data is not stored with a US provider, but remains under your control.

Who is Bitwarden suitable for?

Bitwarden is ideal for any SME that still manages login details using Excel spreadsheets, pieces of paper or shared email inboxes – in other words, practically everyone. Having a dedicated instance is particularly relevant for trust offices and law firms that need to securely share access to clients’ systems, for medical practices with access to practice software and laboratory portals, and for agencies that organise logins for dozens of client accounts across their team. Thanks to multi-user support, shared vaults can be set up per team or client, and when an employee leaves, you can revoke access centrally.

Bitwarden hosting in Switzerland

OpenHosting operates your Bitwarden instance in Swiss data centres in the Zurich region – your encrypted password data remains in Switzerland and is processed in accordance with the nDSG. Reliable operation is particularly important for a password manager: updates, security patches and monitoring are included in the managed hosting service, whilst daily backups following the 3-2-1 principle protect your vault; with the Business plan, we perform hourly backups. If you’re switching from LastPass, 1Password or Dashlane, we’ll help you with the migration – Bitwarden imports existing password exports from popular providers. Managed Bitwarden hosting is available from CHF 19/month for up to 5 users, including email support; the Business Plan covers 25 users.