Comparisons

Password managers: an updated comparison

We compare the most popular password managers on the market so you can choose the option that best fits your security needs, usability and budget.

Manager Encryption Open Source 2FA Sharing Audit Free plan Price/year
Bitwarden AES-256 + Argon2 0 / 10 USD
1Password AES-256 + PBKDF2 / Argon2 × × 36 USD
Dashlane AES-256 + Argon2 × 0 / 60 USD
NordPass XChaCha20 × 0 / 24 USD
Proton Pass AES-256 + bcrypt 0 / 48 USD
KeePass AES-256 / ChaCha20 × × × 0
Bitwarden Free / Premium
Open source and very affordable
EncryptionAES-256 + Argon2
Price/year0 / 10 USD
Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
1Password Premium
Polished UX and exclusive Secret Key
EncryptionAES-256 + PBKDF2 / Argon2
Price/year36 USD
Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Dashlane Free / Premium
VPN included in Premium
EncryptionAES-256 + Argon2
Price/year0 / 60 USD
Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
NordPass Free / Premium
Modern XChaCha20 encryption
EncryptionXChaCha20
Price/year0 / 24 USD
Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Proton Pass Free / Premium
Complete Proton ecosystem
EncryptionAES-256 + bcrypt
Price/year0 / 48 USD
Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
KeePass Free
100% offline, no cloud
EncryptionAES-256 / ChaCha20
Price/year0
Windows (+ cross-platform ports)

Evaluation criteria

Encryption and security

We evaluate the encryption algorithm used, the zero-knowledge model, the existence of independent security audits and whether the source code is published for review.

Cross-platform usability

We assess the availability of native apps, browser extensions, cross-device sync and the overall quality of the user experience.

Extra features

Secure credential sharing, built-in password generator, breach monitoring, passkey support and mobile autofill.

Value for money

We compare free options against paid plans, the limitations of each tier and the added value of premium subscriptions.


Our recommendation

There is no perfect manager for everyone. If you prioritise open source and price, Bitwarden is the most balanced option. If you want a flawless UX and don’t mind paying, 1Password stands out for its design and exclusive features. For those who need total privacy integrated with email and VPN, Proton Pass fits within the Proton ecosystem.

In all cases, combine the manager with a strong master password generated with our tool and always enable multi-factor authentication.