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Password Gorilla vs Bitwarden

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Password Gorilla

5.0
Security & Privacy

Password database manager

Bitwarden

7.5
Security & Privacy

Desktop password and login vault

Metric Password Gorilla Bitwarden
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 5.0 7.5
30-day Installs 4 4.4K
90-day Installs 7 13.1K
365-day Installs 82 56.2K
Version 15373 2026.10.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 425 12.5K
GitHub Forks 66 1.7K
Open Issues 65 1.1K
License — NOASSERTION
Language Tcl TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 7mo ago 7mo ago
First Seen Mar 30, 2014 Feb 17, 2018

Reviews

Password Gorilla

Password Gorilla is an open-source password manager with a long history, though it shows signs of neglect and has a small community. It offers a traditional approach to password management with basic features.

Manages passwords in a database.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - Lack of frequent updates
  • - Significant unresolved issues

Bitwarden

Bitwarden is a popular, open-source password manager offering a secure and user-friendly vault for passwords and logins. It supports cross-platform use and integrates seamlessly with browsers and devices, making it ideal for anyone seeking robust password management.

Bitwarden serves as a desktop application for securely storing and managing passwords and login credentials.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Browser extension integration
  • + Active development and frequent updates
  • + Strong security features

Cons

  • - Occasional user interface issues
  • - Browser extension can be buggy