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Bitwarden vs ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitwarden
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
13th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ManageEngine ADSelfService ...
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
23rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Enterprise Password Managers category, the mindshare of Bitwarden is 3.9%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Password Managers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Bitwarden3.9%
ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus1.1%
Other95.0%
Enterprise Password Managers
 

Featured Reviews

Alex Maftei - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Information Technology at AllX Technologies
An affordable and easy-to-use tool that enables users to save all their passwords in one place
We also use 1Password. 1Password is available like a small window. We can just load it up. It is really fast. 1Password has enterprise features and a lot more visibility and control for admins to secure things a bit more. I have also used LastPass and NordPass. I lost trust in LastPass after we had multiple breaches, so I didn't want to keep my passwords in there. NordPass was limited. It was so hard to use. We could have only one device in sync with the free account. We could not use the platform manager on more than one device at the same time. I chose Bitwarden because I really enjoyed the idea of having the option to store my passwords and information there. I don't have to rely on any other tool.
Kimberly Brock - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Security Engineer & Data Governance at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Efficiently keeps track and monitors
When I look at something like a server or a user who has an unsuccessful login, all they're giving me is what is from the domain controllers. When I click on the analytics portion that says give me information, it doesn't tell me what application is errored out. It doesn't tell me; it just tells me what is the same information from the domain controller. I'd like a little bit more robust information on actually giving me some useful information instead of some links that send me out to the Internet that says research here, and then I have to do additional research. It's kind of generic. And, basically, it's just a quick, I don't have to search through the domain controller logs, but once I pull those out, the logs are still very generic like you get from Microsoft. Area code four three one one. Okay. I had to go look that up. It doesn't take it any further than just a copy based on the domain controller.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Its integration capabilities and versatility, like the ability to securely save passwords and other critical information, make it incredibly useful."
"It is open source and the premium package is reasonable."
"The customer service and support are good. The technician is on time and the follow-up is amazing."
"In our organization, we use Bitwarden for managing product credentials. Bitwarden's collection feature enables us to securely create and store credentials, and we can easily provide team members with access to the relevant collections."
"The product has a very friendly community."
"I've found something else that is extremely valuable. Bitwarden refers to it as "emergency access". It's essentially a digital legacy where you can assign approved users who can request access. If you don't decline within a certain timeframe, they can access it in case you're incapacitated or deceased. When I last checked, only a few services offered this feature. Bitwarden had the simplest and best implementation."
"Having all the passwords in one place is helpful."
"The most valuable feature is the ability for remote users to change their login credentials using their mobile devices."
"One of the most valuable features is the self-service capability. I"
"It's very simple to manage and implement. Its functions are straightforward. You get all the basic features, such as you get the option to unlock the user account if it is locked. You can enforce password policies, and you also have the option to allow them to reset their passwords if they forget it. These were the basic requirements of my company that we could achieve through this product."
"Monitoring is one of the most valuable features for us."
"The solution provides wide options for multifactor authentication."
"The solution enables agents to reset their passwords."
"Helped establish basic standard processes for service ticketing and request management."
"Having multifactor authentication in Windows machines."
 

Cons

"It would be ideal if the application could be seamlessly integrated into our open-source software, especially for the purpose of enabling straightforward logging."
"Enhancing the tool by including additional security variables would be a valuable improvement."
"The solution should be made more secure as it has the banking sector and assets saved."
"I would like to log in with a master account using a passkey, that would be easy."
"The product could be cheaper."
"I often use another password manager as well to keep my passwords separate, ensuring redundancy. But one simple thing Bitwarden could improve is providing an option to duplicate credentials. Often, you're creating many sets of credentials for the same thing. If they all have the same information, notes, login, collection, and naming - all you're changing is the password. The ability to duplicate credential records quickly would be a big win. It doesn't do that right now."
"The product must be a bit more unified and refined."
"The price must be reduced."
"There is a lack of specific information provided by the analytics portion of the software."
"Could be simplified, not user-friendly."
"The registration process could be improved. It should be easier for users to register for the service."
"Asset management/discover and reporting."
"The worst part is that the solution can only be installed or updated on a device if it is physically connected to the local network."
"We need more reports for visualization."
"They could improve their security of the products to prevent vulnerabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In our region, it comes at an affordable price."
"The solution is reasonably priced."
"It is an open-source tool."
"The product is not costly. I pay $10 per month."
"I use a free version and it works well for me."
"You purchase the license for one time, and you can use it for a lifetime. The only thing is that in order to get support, you need to upgrade your product to the latest solution. You need to keep a support contract with them for which you have to pay some amount. It's a very small amount for renewing their support contract. Overall, it's very cost-effective."
"Using this solution costs us about $1,200 USD per year."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
University
7%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Religious Institution
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise2
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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TEL U.S. Holdings Inc, Henson Group, CAMH, HPE, HubSpot, Hitachi, IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, Apogee, Symantec
Find out what your peers are saying about Bitwarden vs. ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
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