Bitwarden and 1Password for students come in very different forms. One version is free indefinitely, while the other comes with a time-limited promotion. This guide explains what the official pages state as of October 2026 and what to check before you buy.
Short answer: Bitwarden does not list a student offer on its pricing page, but its basic plan is free indefinitely. 1Password runs a promotion with 25 percent off in the first year; whether it applies in Germany is shown at checkout. The GitHub Student Developer Pack includes 1Password free for two years, including 1Password Developer Tools. Last updated: October 2026, offers change often.
The Most Important Points
- Bitwarden: The basic plan is free according to the provider. Premium costs 19.80 US dollars per year, and no student price is listed.
- 1Password: The promotion gives 25 percent off in the first year with annual billing. The page shows prices only in US dollars.
- GitHub Student Developer Pack: 1Password is free for two years, including 1Password Developer Tools. Verification through GitHub Education is required.
- Whether a plan is worth it depends on how many devices and people you need to protect. For many individuals, Bitwarden’s basic plan is enough.
- Before you buy, check the currency, the term and whether the offer applies in Germany during checkout.
Offer at a Glance
Status of the information: October 2026. If a value is missing from the table, you will find it on the provider’s page.
| Service | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwarden basic plan | free | no student offer listed | indefinite | none |
| Bitwarden Premium | 19.80 US dollars per year (1.65 US dollars per month with annual billing) | no student offer listed | annual plan | none |
| Bitwarden Families | 47.88 US dollars per year (up to 6 users) | no student offer listed | annual plan | none |
| 1Password Individual | 3.99 US dollars per month | 2.99 US dollars per month with annual billing (promotion) | first year under the promotion | see promotion page |
| 1Password Families | 5.99 US dollars per month | 4.49 US dollars per month with annual billing (promotion) | first year under the promotion | see promotion page |
| 1Password via GitHub Student Developer Pack | see provider page | free, including 1Password Developer Tools | two years | GitHub Education |
What does Bitwarden cost for students?
Bitwarden’s pricing page does not list a plan aimed specifically at students. According to the provider, the basic plan is free indefinitely. If you need more features, Premium costs 19.80 US dollars per year, which equals 1.65 US dollars per month with annual billing. For a family of up to six users, the page lists 47.88 US dollars per year. Status: October 2026.
The page shows only dollar amounts and no euro prices, so check the currency before you order. Whether the basic plan is enough depends on how many devices you want to connect and whether you share login details with others. The exact feature list is best compared directly on the pricing page.
Is there a student discount for 1Password?
1Password advertises a back-to-school promotion for students and families on its own page. The page states 25 percent off. Individual costs 2.99 US dollars per month instead of 3.99 US dollars with annual billing in the first year, and Families costs 4.49 US dollars instead of 5.99 US dollars. There is also a 14-day trial.
The promotion page does not state explicitly whether the promotion applies in Germany, what proof is required or what happens after the first year. Further offers are in the overview Student Discounts on Software and Apps 2026: Overview. In its footer, it links to a student verification service in its US version. The promotion is only available to new customers who subscribe directly through 1password.com. According to the page, purchases through Google Play or the Apple App Store are excluded.
What role does the GitHub Student Developer Pack play?
The GitHub Student Developer Pack includes 1Password free for two years, including 1Password Developer Tools. Access requires verification through GitHub Education. Everything about the pack is in the guide GitHub Student Developer Pack: Price, Requirements and Verification.
What proof do you need?
For Bitwarden’s basic plan, the pricing page does not mention any verification. For the 1Password promotion, the promotion page does not describe a verification process. The GitHub Pack requires verification through GitHub Education. Which documents you need is stated on each provider’s page. Never share more data than the provider actually asks for. The order in which to unlock several student offers is covered in All student offers unlocked: the right order in 5 steps.
How to activate the offer
- First check whether the Bitwarden basic plan is enough for you. It requires no proof and costs nothing.
- Open the 1Password promotion page directly via 1password.com and compare the promotional price with the standard price.
- Choose Individual or Families with annual billing, and check the eligibility and currency during checkout.
- For the GitHub Pack, verify your student status with GitHub Education and get 1Password for two years through the pack.
- Note the end date of the offer in your calendar so you can decide in time whether to keep paying.
What happens after your studies?
According to the provider, Bitwarden’s basic plan stays free indefinitely, whether or not you are still a student. There is no student price for Premium. You then pay the regular price or go without the plan.
With 1Password, the promotional price applies in the first year with annual billing. The promo page lists the standard prices as 3.99 US dollars per month for Individual and 5.99 US dollars per month for Families. The current price is on the provider’s pricing page. Which rights remain under the GitHub Pack after your student status ends is set out in GitHub’s terms, so read them before you move any data into 1Password.
Regardless of the provider, export important entries before a plan ends and check whether you may continue to use them afterwards. How to keep track of subscriptions is covered in Subscription Check for Students: Which Digital Plans You Really Need. How to handle personal data in digital tools during your studies is covered in Data protection for AI tools in your studies.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwarden free for students?
According to the pricing page, the basic plan is free indefinitely for individuals. The page does not list a student plan for Premium. The pricing page does not mention any verification for the basic plan either.
Is there a discounted 1Password plan for students?
The promotion page lists 25 percent off in the first year with annual billing. Whether it applies to students in Germany and what proof is required is shown in the checkout. Check this before you buy.
Do I need to prove my student status for Bitwarden Premium?
The pricing page does not list a student offer for Premium. You can therefore only book the plan at the stated regular price, unless another offer becomes visible.
Can I use 1Password through the GitHub Pack without any steps?
No. According to GitHub, the pack requires verification through GitHub Education. Once verified, 1Password is included free for two years, including 1Password Developer Tools.
What happens to my passwords if I switch providers?
That depends on the provider and on its export options. Read the help page on export and recovery before you transfer all of your login data. A master password that you do not use anywhere else remains the most important foundation.
What to do next
- Note which devices and accounts you want to manage. This tells you whether the basic plan is enough.
- Compare the prices on the official pages before you choose a plan.
- Check the currency, the term and whether the offer applies in Germany at 1Password during checkout.
- Set a master password you can remember and set up your recovery method.
Related reading
- Student discounts for software and apps 2026: the overview
- Password managers and VPNs for students
- Microsoft 365 for students
- Notion for students
- Subscription check for students
Sources: Bitwarden, pricing (status October 2026); 1Password, promotion page for students (status October 2026); GitHub Education, Student Developer Pack (status 27 October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
