SecretWolf
Comparison
SecretWolf vs Bitwarden Send
Bitwarden Send is the secure-sharing feature of the open-source Bitwarden password manager: temporary links for text or files. SecretWolf shares the one-time, expiring-link model; here's how the two compare on branding, an audit trail, file limits and hosting.
Facts about Bitwarden Send are drawn from its own public documentation and were accurate as of 23 September 2026. See sources below. SecretWolf and Bitwarden Send are separate, unaffiliated products.
| Capability | SecretWolf | Bitwarden Send |
|---|---|---|
| One-time / view-once | Yes | Yes source |
| Optional expiry | Yes | Yes source |
| Passphrase on the link | Yes | Yes source |
| File attachments | Yes | Yes source |
| Verify recipient by email | Yes | Yes source |
| Custom branding / your domain | Yes | Not verified |
| Audit log | Yes | Yes source |
| API | Yes | Partial source |
| No account needed for the recipient | Yes | Yes source |
| Self-hostable / open source | No | Yes source |
Where SecretWolf falls short
An honest table beats a flattering one. Where Bitwarden Send does something SecretWolf doesn't, here it is:
- Bitwarden Send is open source and self-hostable; SecretWolf is hosted-only.
- Bitwarden Send handles files up to 500 MB (file Sends need a paid plan); SecretWolf caps attachments at 10 MB.
- Bitwarden's free accounts can send text Sends; on SecretWolf, branding and the audit trail are paid features. Bitwarden's Teams and Enterprise plans log Send creation and access in their event logs.
Sources
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