Vaulted vs Bitwarden Send
Both use client-side encryption and zero-knowledge architecture. The key differences: Vaulted requires no account, supports multiple view limits (1–10), and is fully free. Bitwarden Send requires a Bitwarden account to send and limits free users to text-only sharing.
| Feature | Vaulted | Bitwarden Send |
|---|---|---|
| Client-side encryption | ||
| Zero-knowledge architecture | ||
| Encryption algorithm | AES-256-GCM | AES-256-GCM |
| Key never sent to server | ||
| Self-destructing links | ||
| Configurable view limit | Unlimited or 1–10 views | Max 1 access |
| Passphrase protection | ||
| Custom expiration | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days |
| No account required | Sender needs account | |
| Free to use | Fully free | Text only (files require paid) |
| File sharing | Paid plan | |
| Open source |
Key Differences
Both use client-side encryption with AES-256-GCM. The difference is access model — Vaulted requires no account while Bitwarden Send requires a Bitwarden account to create (not receive) links.
Vaulted allows unlimited views or 1-10 configurable views; Bitwarden Send limits to a single access.
Bitwarden Send is part of a full password manager; Vaulted is a single-purpose tool. If you already use Bitwarden, Send integrates into your workflow. If you just need to share a secret, Vaulted is faster.
Choose Vaulted if
- You want to share a secret without creating an account
- You need recipients to view a secret more than once (up to 10 views)
- You want a fully free tool with no feature gates
- You need a quick, single-purpose tool — no password manager required
Choose Bitwarden Send if
- You already use Bitwarden as your password manager
- You need to share encrypted files (requires Bitwarden paid plan)
- You want secret sharing integrated into your existing vault workflow