Bitwarden moves app store builds to commercial license

Bitwarden will publish commercially licensed builds through app stores while maintaining its GPLv3 open-source release on GitHub. The change applies to repackagers, not self-hosters or users, and the free plan continues without end.

Bitwarden will publish commercially licensed builds through Apple, Google, and other app stores with the release. You need not take action; the apps will work as they do today.

Bitwarden keeps the GPLv3 open-source release active on GitHub . All current features appear in both editions. The repository holds the license details.

The change applies to parties that repackage and resell the software. Self-hosting users face no change. The company is not closing its source; users retain the right to fork the project.

Bitwarden reaffirmed its commitment to a robust free plan. The company stated that the tier remains permanent.

Commercial licensing for store builds does not alter the code available under GPLv3. Developers and security researchers audit, modify, and deploy the open-source version. The distinction draws a line between official store distribution and community redistribution.

Bitwarden posted the announcement in the Bitwarden Community Forums , where an employee clarified the scope: the update affects store distribution, not self-hosted deployments or open-source access. The employee confirmed the free plan continues without end.

Source : community.bitwarden.com