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I Do Not Recommend Bitwarden
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Bitwarden was self-hosted for several years but has been abandoned for a different password manager. A previous guide detailed setting up a LastPass alternative using Vaultwarden on OpenBSD or Raspberry Pi.
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- Praise: Bitwarden's open-source model and affordable premium pricing make it an attractive choice for users seeking transparency and control over their password management.
- Praise: The free version of Bitwarden is highly functional, offering significant value for users who do not wish to self-host.
- Praise: Vaultwarden provides an easy-to-deploy alternative for self-hosting, appealing to users who prioritize simplicity and reliability.
- Concern: The user interface of Bitwarden is criticized as one of the worst, leading to frustration among users who find it less intuitive than competitors like 1Password.
- Concern: Autofill functionality on Bitwarden is unreliable, particularly on Android, which undermines the user experience and efficiency.
- Concern: Self-hosting Bitwarden is described as demanding and complicated, deterring users who might prefer a simpler setup.