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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 3 5.2K
90-day Installs 11 15.2K
365-day Installs 59 50.9K
Version 1.15.1 2026.3.1
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 1mo 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