In short:
- Four business password managers are compared based on their pricing pages checked on 3 November 2026: Bitwarden, 1Password, Dashlane and Proton Pass.
- Bitwarden is the only one to advertise open-source code, possible storage in the European Union and self-hosting (Enterprise plan), with a Teams plan at $4 per user per month billed annually.
- Proton Pass is the cheapest (€1.99 per user per month billed annually), ahead of 1Password’s Teams Starter Pack (€2.19), while 1Password Business (€7.99) and Dashlane (€8 excl. VAT) target more structured businesses.
- 1Password, Dashlane and Proton Pass offer a 14-day free trial.
Business password manager comparison table
| Criterion | Bitwarden | 1Password | Dashlane | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business entry plan | Teams, $4 per user per month | Teams Starter Pack, €2.19 per user per month (10 to 20 users) | Password Management, €8 excl. VAT per user per month | Pass Essentials, €1.99 per user per month (3 users minimum) |
| Higher plan | Enterprise, $6 per user per month | Business, €7.99 per user per month | Enterprise, on quote | Pass Professional, €4.99 per user per month |
| Billing | Annual | Annual or monthly | Annual | Annual or monthly |
| Open source | Advertised | Not noted | Not noted | Not noted |
| Storage region | United States or European Union, by choice | Region of the chosen currency | Not specified | Not specified |
| Self-hosting | Yes (Enterprise plan) | Not noted | Not noted | Not noted |
| Free trial | Yes, length not stated | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days | 14 days, 30-day refund |
| Verdict | Most control over data | Most complete for structured teams | Password management plus risk detection | Cheapest for a small team |
Method: prices and features come from the vendors’ pricing pages and, for Bitwarden, its help page on server regions, consulted on 3 November 2026. Prices are shown as displayed, without currency conversion. A “not noted” or “not specified” cell means the information did not appear on the page consulted, not that the feature is missing.
Why a business needs a password manager
Choosing the best business password manager answers a simple problem: each employee uses many accounts, and a reused password exposes every account that shares it. Cybersecurity best practices recommend unique passwords, which requires a tool to remember them.
A business password manager goes further than a personal app. It lets teams share access in a common vault, remove the rights of an employee who leaves and enforce security rules.
What a business plan adds to a personal plan
The plans compared here share several features that personal versions do not always offer, according to the pricing pages checked:
- Shared vaults by team or project, so that an access can be shared without sending the password by email or chat.
- Role-based permissions, to decide who can see, use or edit each item.
- Administrator policies, such as minimum password strength or mandatory two-factor authentication.
- Single sign-on (SSO) and user provisioning (SCIM) on the higher plans of 1Password, Dashlane and Proton Pass, to connect the vault to the company’s identity provider.
- Activity logs depending on the plan (Proton Pass Professional lists them explicitly), which show who accessed what, useful during an internal review.
These functions matter most at two moments: when a new employee arrives, to give access in a few clicks, and when an employee leaves, to cut access at once. Without a business tool, these steps rely on manual lists that are rarely kept up to date. The more people a business has, the more these functions save time and reduce the risk of forgotten access.
The criteria used for the comparison
- The price per user and the minimum number of users.
- Code transparency: open source or not.
- The data storage region, useful for a GDPR assessment.
- Self-hosting, for businesses that want to keep control.
- The free trial before committing.
Bitwarden: open source with possible storage in Europe
Bitwarden is a password manager whose pricing page advertises “open-source security” for all accounts. Its help centre lists two storage regions, the United States and the European Union, chosen when the account is created. Plans are detailed on Bitwarden’s business pricing page.
According to the check made on 3 November 2026, the Teams plan costs $4 per user per month and the Enterprise plan $6 per user per month, billed annually. Prices are shown in dollars.
Bitwarden’s key features
- Open source: advertised on the pricing page for all accounts.
- Two storage regions: United States or European Union, chosen when the account is created. An account only exists in the region where it was created.
- Self-hosting: possible with the Enterprise plan, according to the comparison table.
- Free family plan for all users of the Enterprise plan.
- Free plan: the page mentions an “always free” plan, separate from the business plans.
- Free trial offered on business plans, with no length stated on the page.
For a business that cares about where its data is stored, the combination of a European region and open code is Bitwarden’s main argument in this comparison.
Detailed comparison: 1Password, Dashlane and Proton Pass against Bitwarden
1Password, the complete tool for structured teams
1Password offers a Teams Starter Pack at €2.19 per user per month, billed annually, for teams of 10 to 20 users. The Business plan costs €7.99 per user per month billed annually, from one user.
The Business plan adds integration with identity providers (Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Duo) and Watchtower alerts. Both plans offer a 14-day free trial with no credit card. The page states that data is stored in the region of the chosen currency.
Dashlane, password management and risk detection
Dashlane presents its range under the Omnix name. The Password Management plan costs €8 plus VAT per user per month, billed annually, with a 14-day free trial. A Credential Protection plan, at €4 plus VAT, focuses on detecting credential-related risks, without a vault.
The Password Management plan includes secure sharing between colleagues, password policies and SSO and SCIM integration. The Enterprise plan is on quote.
Proton Pass, the lowest entry price
Proton Pass shows two dedicated plans, with a minimum of 3 users. Pass Essentials costs €1.99 per user per month billed annually, or €23.88 per user per year. Pass Professional costs €4.99 per user per month billed annually.
Essentials includes unlimited logins, vault sharing, a built-in two-factor authenticator and dark web monitoring. Professional adds SSO and SCIM, activity logs and business policies. Proton offers a 14-day free trial and a 30-day refund. The page states that taxes may apply.
Summary of the differences
| Need | Best-placed tool according to the checks | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Keep control of your data | Bitwarden | Open source, European region, self-hosting |
| Pay the least for a small team | Proton Pass | €1.99 per user per month, from 3 users |
| Connect an identity provider in a structured team | 1Password | Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Duo integrations |
| Combine a vault with risk detection | Dashlane | Password Management and Credential Protection plans |
Who is it for? Recommendations by profile
SME focused on GDPR and data sovereignty
Bitwarden is the most consistent choice among the four: its code is advertised as open, data can be stored in the European Union, and the Enterprise plan allows self-hosting. For self-hosting, choosing suitable web hosting, often a VPS, becomes part of the project.
Very small team on a tight budget
Proton Pass Essentials costs €1.99 per user per month, from 3 users. Among the checks, it is the cheapest way to give a small team a shared vault.
Business already using an identity provider
1Password Business and Dashlane integrate with identity management tools and SSO. They suit organisations that already manage their accounts centrally.
How to roll out a password manager
- Choose the tool based on the number of users, budget and data location.
- Test during the free trial with a few colleagues.
- Create shared vaults by team or by project.
- Enable two-factor authentication on each user’s account.
- Plan for employees leaving: remove access and change shared passwords.
The password manager fits alongside the collaboration tools already in use, and also secures accounts for business tools, such as those covered in the comparison Zapier, Make or n8n.
Mistakes to avoid
- Letting each employee choose their own tool, without central control.
- Losing the vault’s master password, with no recovery procedure.
- Sharing the whole vault with everyone, instead of vaults by team.
- Ignoring data location when choosing.
- Not removing access when someone leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Which password manager should a business choose?
It depends on the need. Based on the pricing pages checked on 3 November 2026, Bitwarden is the only one of the four to advertise open-source code, a choice of storage region in the European Union and self-hosting (Enterprise plan), with a Teams plan at $4 per user per month billed annually. Proton Pass is the cheapest (€1.99 per user per month billed annually, 3 users minimum). 1Password Business costs €7.99 and Dashlane Password Management €8 excl. VAT per user per month billed annually.
How much does a business password manager cost?
As of 3 November 2026, the public prices checked with annual billing range from €1.99 per user per month (Proton Pass Essentials) to €8 excl. VAT (Dashlane Password Management). Bitwarden Teams costs $4 and Enterprise $6 per user per month. 1Password offers a Teams Starter Pack at €2.19 per user for 10 to 20 users, and a Business plan at €7.99.
Which password manager stores data in Europe?
Bitwarden states in its help centre that it offers two storage regions, the United States and the European Union, chosen when the account is created. 1Password states on its pricing page that data is stored in the region of the chosen currency. The Dashlane and Proton Pass pages checked do not specify where data is stored.
Can a business self-host its password manager?
Among the four tools compared, Bitwarden is the only one whose pricing page mentions self-hosting, reserved for the Enterprise plan according to the comparison table. This option requires skills to administer and secure the server.
Can you try a password manager before committing?
Yes. According to the pages checked on 3 November 2026, 1Password, Dashlane and Proton Pass offer a 14-day free trial, and Bitwarden a free trial whose length is not stated on the page. Proton also mentions a 30-day refund.