# Bitwarden vs Plex

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Bitwarden

| Attribute | Bitwarden | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 67.5 (76% (high)) | 57.6 (35% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 20,240 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A zero-knowledge encrypted platform for storing, sharing, and managing passwords, passkeys, and secrets. Supports self-hosting and includes enterprise features like SSO, SCIM provisioning, and centralized administration. It is indexed under Password Managers.","source":"https://bitwarden.com/pricing/business/","question":"What is Bitwarden?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bitwarden offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $4 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://bitwarden.com/pricing/business/","question":"Is Bitwarden free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bitwarden supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://bitwarden.com/pricing/business/","question":"What platforms does Bitwarden support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Bitwarden can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://bitwarden.com/pricing/business/","question":"Can Bitwarden be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 43 integrations for Bitwarden, including AWS, Microsoft Entra ID, Duo, Auth0, Google, Okta, Rippling and PingFederate, plus 35 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://bitwarden.com/pricing/business/","question":"What does Bitwarden integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Bitwarden. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Bitwarden not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://bitwarden.com/help/security-faqs/","question":"What security certifications does Bitwarden have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Plex is a media server that allows you to build a personal library of movies, TV, music, and photos and stream them across devices, while also providing free ad-supported movies and shows. It is indexed under Self-Hosted Apps.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"What is Plex?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Plex offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $249.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"Is Plex free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Plex supports the web and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"What platforms does Plex support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Plex is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"Where is Plex available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Bitwarden is a cross-platform password manager that securely stores, generates, and manages passwords and passkeys with end-to-end encryption. It offers free and paid plans for individuals, families, teams, and enterprises, with self-hosting capabilities. | Plex is a streaming platform offering free movies and television series. It also enables users to create and manage personal media libraries and integrates with music services for unified media access. |
| features.capabilities | `{"free_tier":true,"hardware_key":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":true,"zero_knowledge":true,"passkey_support":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and desktop apps","breach_monitoring":true,"independent_audit":true,"enterprise_sso_scim":true,"family_team_sharing":true,"open_source_clients":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 29 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Microsoft Entra ID"},{"name":"Duo"},{"name":"Auth0"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Rippling"},{"name":"PingFederate"},{"name":"JumpCloud"},{"name":"Active Directory Federation Services"},{"name":"Keycloak"},{"name":"OneLogin"},{"name":"Apple Open Directory"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Apache Directory Server"},{"name":"OpenLDAP"},{"name":"Fedora Directory Server"},{"name":"Novell eDirectory"},{"name":"OpenDS"},{"name":"Oracle Directory Server Enterprise Edition"},{"name":"Splunk"},{"name":"Microsoft Sentinel"},{"name":"Panther"},{"name":"Elastic"},{"name":"Rapid7"},{"name":"Sumo Logic"},{"name":"DataDog"},{"name":"Huntress"},{"name":"Blumira"},{"name":"Bitwarden Authenticator"},{"name":"FIDO2 WebAuthn"},{"name":"Authy"},{"name":"Google Authenticator"},{"name":"Microsoft Authenticator"},{"name":"YubiKey"},{"name":"SimpleLogin"},{"name":"Addy.io"},{"name":"Firefox Relay"},{"name":"Fastmail"},{"name":"Forward Email"},{"name":"DuckDuckGo"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"ci_cd","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"GitLab","native":true,"category":"ci_cd","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Kubernetes","native":true,"category":"secrets","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Vanta","native":false,"category":"compliance","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Intune","native":true,"direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"TIDAL","native":true,"category":"music","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | C# | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Core password manager","Unlimited devices and passwords","Browser extension, mobile, and desktop apps","Two-step login","Free sharing with one other user","Bitwarden Send"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Basic password management","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$19.80/year","features":["All Free features","Integrated authenticator (TOTP)","File attachments","Emergency access","Vault health reports","Priority support","Up to 10 hardware security keys support"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19.8,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enhanced features for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"5 GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Families","summary":"$47.88/year for up to 6 users","features":["6 Premium accounts","Unlimited sharing between members","Unlimited collections","All Premium features per account"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":47.88,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Premium features for up to 6 family members","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"5 GB personal, 5 GB shared","accounts":"6"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$4/user/month (billed annually)","features":["Centralized ownership and management","Share credentials securely","Audit event logs","Directory synchronization","SCIM provisioning"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams and growing companies","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$6/user/month (billed annually)","features":["All Teams features","Granular access control","Passwordless SSO integration","Enterprise policies","Self-hosting flexibility","Access Intelligence risk remediation"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced features for large organizations","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $19.80/year for Premium individuals. Free tier available. Teams from $4/user/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bitwarden.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T10:09:11.647Z","startingPrice":{"amount":19.8,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Free movies and TV shows","Watchlist"],"description":"Free tier with access to ad-supported content","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Monthly","summary":"Monthly subscription (price not specified in source)","commitment":"monthly","description":"Monthly Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Annual","summary":"Annual subscription (price not specified in source)","commitment":"annual","description":"Annual Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass 5-Year","summary":"$249.99 for 5-year term","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":249.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Five-year recurring Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Lifetime","summary":"$749.99 one-time (effective July 1, 2026)","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":749.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"One-time lifetime Plex Pass purchase","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with 30-day trial. Plex Pass subscriptions: monthly/annual (prices not specified in source), 5-year ($249.99), or lifetime ($749.99 as of July 1, 2026).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:05:49.536Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":249.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":19.8,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":249.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 12 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.9.2","date":"2026-09-30T00:40:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.9.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.9.1","date":"2026-09-22T10:37:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.9.0","date":"2026-09-16T00:40:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.8.2","date":"2026-09-08T18:36:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.8.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.8.1","date":"2026-09-02T00:32:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.8.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.8.0","date":"2026-08-19T00:39:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.7.2","date":"2026-08-05T00:35:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.7.1","date":"2026-07-23T18:57:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.7.0","date":"2026-07-22T01:07:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.6.2","date":"2026-07-08T00:38:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.6.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.6.1","date":"2026-06-24T00:47:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.6.0","date":"2026-06-10T00:41:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.5.0","date":"2026-05-29T00:43:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.4.2","date":"2026-05-14T01:15:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.4.1","date":"2026-05-05T19:52:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.4.0","date":"2026-04-15T01:01:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.3.2","date":"2026-04-01T01:00:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.3.1","date":"2026-03-24T18:31:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.3.0","date":"2026-03-18T01:29:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bitwarden/server/releases/tag/v2026.2.1","date":"2026-03-03T21:44:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v2026.2.1"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 3","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 5.7 | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://bitwarden.com/compliance/ | https://www.plex.tv/blog/security-notice-forum-user-password-resets/ |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fbitwarden%2Fserver&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-20T15:06:39.036Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*