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Universal Password Manager vs Bitwarden

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Universal Password Manager

6.0
Security & Privacy

Password manager

Bitwarden

7.5
Security & Privacy

Desktop password and login vault

Metric Universal Password Manager Bitwarden
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs - 4.5K
90-day Installs 5 13.1K
365-day Installs 53 56.3K
Version 1.15.1 2026.10.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars — 12.5K
GitHub Forks — 1.7K
Open Issues — 1.1K
License — NOASSERTION
Language — TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit — 7mo ago
First Seen Apr 20, 2015 Feb 17, 2018

Reviews

Universal Password Manager

Universal Password Manager (upm) is a straightforward password manager offering secure storage and encryption. It benefits users seeking a simple, no-frills solution for password management.

Securely stores and manages user credentials, including passwords and encryption keys.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a simple interface
  • + Supports multiple encryption methods
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community support
  • - Lacks modern features compared to alternatives

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