Bitwarden vs CyberArk
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Business Password Managers. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Bitwarden ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #8) for Teams managing shared credentials. The best value, open-source password manager, offering transparency and a self-hosting option.
At a glance
| Bitwarden | CyberArk | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Business Password Managers | #8 / The 11 Best Business Password Managers |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Best for | Best open-source & value | Leader in enterprise PAM |
| Pricing | $ ($3 to $5/user/mo) | $$$$ (Custom enterprise pricing) |
| HQ | Santa Barbara, USA | Newton, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 1999 |
Bitwarden
The best value, open-source password manager, offering transparency and a self-hosting option.
bitwarden.com/business/CyberArk
The market leader in enterprise-grade PAM, built for the most complex security environments.
www.cyberark.com/Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.