Bitwarden
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Bitwarden is a password manager and secrets manager. Features include password generation, secure storage, cross-platform sync, auto-fill, two-factor authentication, and team sharing with end-to-end encryption.
Open-source password manager for securely storing and sharing passwords and sensitive information.
Bitwarden pays 30% recurring commission on referred customer subscriptions (lifetime), through a program you apply to directly. Referred customer signs up via affiliate link and completes signup The referred customer gets access to bitwarden password manager with free tier or paid plans. Verified 22 Aug 2026 from Bitwarden's own published material.
Your commission
30% recurring commission on referred customer subscriptions (lifetime)
Affiliate earns 30% of monthly subscription amount for all referred customers as long as they remain subscribed. Lifetime recurring means ongoing revenue. Password manager is security-critical category with consistent demand.
Customer incentive
Access to Bitwarden password manager with free tier or paid plans
Referred customer gains access to Bitwarden. No direct referral discount offered; value is password manager platform trial/features.
Paid whenReferred customer signs up via affiliate link and completes signup
Must you be a customerNo—applicant does not need to be existing Bitwarden user
DurationRecurring for entire customer subscription (lifetime; no cap)
Commission generatedWhen referred customer signs up and activates account
Payment scheduleMonthly (exact date not published)
Cash-out minimumNot published; minimum balance requirement unknown
Payout railsPayment method not clearly specified
Attribution windowNot published; conversion requirement unknown
Important
30% recurring is solid for security software. Lifetime model means long-term value per customer. Password managers are mission-critical, creating natural retention. Open-source positioning appeals to security-conscious audience.
Attribution window/cookie duration not published. Minimum payout threshold not documented. Payment method and frequency not specified. Plan tier eligibility not explicitly stated. Approval process timeline not published.
The full terms
Everything Bitwarden publishes about how the commission is earned and paid. A term shown as not researched is one Bitwarden does not publish, not one that does not apply.
How it pays
Route inDirect apply: bitwarden.com/partners → submit application → affiliate portal → generate tracking links
Must you be a customerNo—applicant does not need to be existing Bitwarden user
Commission basis30% recurring on all referred customer subscriptions
DurationRecurring for entire customer subscription (lifetime; no cap)
Commission generatedWhen referred customer signs up and activates account
Payment scheduleMonthly (exact date not published)
Cash-out minimumNot published; minimum balance requirement unknown
Payout railsPayment method not clearly specified
Attribution windowNot published; conversion requirement unknown
Self-referralPolicy not clearly published
Customer pricing
What the customer pays. Every figure above is calculated from these prices.
Free$0/month, unlimited password storage, basic features
Premium$10/month, advanced features, 1GB file storage
Family$40/month, up to 6 users, shared vault
Teams$33/month per user, team vault, admin controls
Password GenerationSecure password generator with custom rules
End-to-End EncryptionAES 256-bit encryption with zero-knowledge architecture
Cross-Platform SyncSync across desktop, mobile, browser extensions, CLI
Two-Factor AuthenticationSupport for multiple 2FA methods
Secure SharingShare sensitive information securely with team members
Verified
Read from Bitwarden's own published material on . Figures change without notice — quote this date alongside any figure.
Sources
Bitwarden Partners ↗Bitwarden Official Website ↗Bitwarden Help Center ↗
Bitwarden Partner Program: bitwarden.com/partners (official partner page)
30% recurring commission: documented on Bitwarden partners page
Lifetime recurring model: confirmed from partner materials
Citing this page
Ancaster, “Bitwarden affiliate terms”. Verified 22 August 2026. https://ancaster.io/offers/bitwarden