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Bitwarden's Dual License Model Draws Scrutiny

Original: Bitwarden Dual License Model

Bitwarden's dual licensing approach is under discussion, with users debating how the password manager balances its open-source codebase with proprietary elements distributed through app stores. Community threads cover how version updates are published and what the license structure means for users who rely on the free and self-hosted options. Commenters are weighing transparency concerns against the practical benefits of the current model.

Why now: Renewed debate over how much of Bitwarden's code is truly open source after its dual license structure drew attention.

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