Choosing the right password manager in India? Two top contenders—1Password and Bitwarden—offer strong security, family sharing, and flexible pricing. In this guide, we’ll compare family plan capabilities, INR-friendly payment methods like UPI, and invoice needs specific to Indian users.
Family Plans: How Many Users & Cost?
1Password
- Families plan costs $4.99/month (billed annually) for up to 5 users; extras cost $1/month each
- Subscribers can manage shared vaults and admin controls
Bitwarden
- Families plan is priced at $40/year, supporting up to 6 users
- Premium personal plans run at $10/year with additional features like attachments and MFA
INR Billing & UPI Support in India
1Password
- No official native INR billing or UPI support. Subscriptions are billed via credit card or PayPal, often in USD.
(User discussions show mixed experiences with Indian pricing)
Bitwarden
- Payments accepted via credit cards, PayPal, or Bitcoin. UPI isn’t supported directly — community feedback highlights it as a much-needed addition
- No support for INR or local currency checkout; billing remains in USD
Pros & Cons
| Feature | 1Password | Bitwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Family Plan Cost | $4.99/month for 5 users + $1/user for extra users | $40/year for 6 users |
| Payment Options | Credit card or PayPal; no INR / UPI support | Credit card, PayPal, Bitcoin only—no INR / UPI |
| Indian-Friendly | No INR billing or UPI; USD-only billing | No INR billing; lacks UPI or Indian billing methods |
| Open-Source | Closed source | Fully open source |
Verdict for Indian Families
- 1Password: Premium UX, strong family features, but priced in USD and limited payment flexibility.
- Bitwarden: Most affordable, open-source, with generous family support—yet lacks native INR or UPI billing.
- Your choice hinges on price vs convenience: 1Password offers smoother UX; Bitwarden wins on cost and openness.
Secure Your Family’s Passwords—Choose Your Way
Decide between premium convenience with 1Password or cost-effective, open-source flexibility with Bitwarden—still waiting for UPI in India.
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