Dashlane, Keeper, and NordPass are all zero-knowledge password managers with cross-platform apps, but they diverge sharply on business model and depth.…
Freemium / Subscription · From Approximately $4/month (Personal plan, billed annually)
Best for: Government agencies, regulated enterprises, and security teams that need deep compliance certifications plus privileged access and secrets management.
Freemium · From Free (Premium from $1.38/month billed every 2 years)
Best for: Budget-conscious individuals and families who want a genuinely free tier and the lowest-cost paid plans, especially on multi-year billing.
At a Glance
Dashlane
Keeper
NordPass
Primary category
Password Managers
Password Managers
Password Managers
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Subscription
Freemium / Subscription
Freemium
Starting price
From ~$4.99/month (billed annually)
Approximately $4/month (Personal plan, billed annually)
Free (Premium from $1.38/month billed every 2 years)
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
iOS, Android, Windows
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Yes
Not documented
Standout Differences
NordPass is the only one of the three with an ongoing free plan
Dashlane discontinued its free tier in September 2025 and now operates purely as a paid subscription, and Keeper's published personal plans start from its paid Personal tier, while NordPass still offers a forever-free plan for a single device.
NordPass
Keeper is the only one built into a full privileged access and secrets management platform
Beyond password storage, Keeper offers Keeper Secrets Manager, Keeper Connection Manager, and KeeperPAM for enterprise IT and security teams, none of which Dashlane or NordPass document.
Keeper
Dashlane bundles a VPN directly into its Premium plan
Dashlane includes a built-in VPN at no extra charge on its Premium tier, whereas neither Keeper nor NordPass bundles a VPN with their core password manager plans.
Dashlane
Keeper holds unusually deep compliance certifications
Keeper's FedRAMP High authorization, FIPS 140-3 validation, and ITAR compliance make it a common choice for government, defense, and regulated-industry buyers in a way that isn't documented for Dashlane or NordPass.
Keeper
Feature-by-Feature
Free Access
Feature
Dashlane
Keeper
NordPass
Free tier for individuals
Unavailable
Unavailable
Available
Security and Monitoring
Feature
Dashlane
Keeper
NordPass
Dark web or breach monitoring
Available
Available
Available
Passkey support
Available
Not documented
Available
Built-in VPN
Available
Unavailable
Unavailable
Business and Compliance
Feature
Dashlane
Keeper
NordPass
Deep compliance certifications (FedRAMP, FIPS, ITAR)
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Privileged access or secrets management
Not documented
Available
Not documented
Business SSO and SCIM provisioning
Available
Available
Available
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Dashlane
Premium (Personal) — From ~$4.99/month billed annually
Friends & Family — ~$8/month for up to 10 members billed annually
Business Starter — $30/month flat monthly
Business — ~$8/user/month monthly or annual
Omnix — ~$11/user/month monthly or annual
Enterprise — Custom Contact sales
Keeper
Personal — Approximately $4/month Billed annually
Family — Modest premium over Personal Billed annually
Business Starter — Approximately $2/user/month Billed annually
Business — Approximately $3.75/user/month Billed annually
Enterprise — Approximately $6-$7.50/user/month Billed annually
Enterprise Plus — Approximately $12-$15+/user/month Billed annually
NordPass
Free — $0 Forever free
Premium — $1.38-$1.99/month 1-year or 2-year billing
Family — $2.58-$3.69/month 1-year or 2-year billing
Teams — From $1.79-$2.49/user/month Monthly, 1-year, or 2-year billing
Business — From $2.87-$5.99/user/month Monthly, 1-year, or 2-year billing
Enterprise — From $5.39/user/month (2-year) Custom, typically annual or biennial
Pros & Cons
Dashlane
Pros
All-in-one bundle of password manager, VPN, dark web monitoring, and AI scam protection.
Strong cross-platform coverage across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and major browsers.
Actively investing in passwordless/passkey features as authentication standards evolve.
Robust business tier (Omnix) with SSO/SCIM and credential-breach prevention outside SSO.
Cons
No longer offers a free plan as of September 2025, unlike some direct competitors.
Full public pricing for several tiers is not transparently listed and requires visiting the pricing pages or contacting sales.
VPN is only bundled with the higher Premium tier, not lower-cost options.
Business/Enterprise pricing is largely custom and not self-serve for larger organizations.
Keeper
Pros
Zero-knowledge architecture with strong encryption standards
Unusually deep compliance coverage for government and regulated industries
Combines consumer password management with enterprise secrets and PAM tools
Rolling out quantum-resistant cryptography ahead of many competitors
Family and business plans scale from individuals to large enterprises
Cons
Pricing has trended upward across recent renewal cycles
Interface seen as less polished than 1Password or Dashlane by some reviewers
Full enterprise feature set with KeeperPAM is priced significantly higher than basic tiers
Not open source, unlike Bitwarden
Some advanced features require separate add-on purchases
NordPass
Pros
Lower price than most major competitors, especially on multi-year plans
Zero-knowledge architecture backed by an established cybersecurity company
Native passkey support ahead of many rivals
Clean, easy-to-use interface across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions
Business and Enterprise tiers include SSO and provisioning for compliance needs
Cons
Free plan restricts vault access to a single device at a time
Fewer third-party integrations than 1Password or Keeper
Multi-year billing required to reach the lowest advertised prices
Company's Panama and Nord Security corporate structure draws occasional scrutiny from privacy researchers
Advanced features like emergency access are less mature than some competitors
Use Cases
Choose Dashlane: Individuals who want an all-in-one subscription bundling password management, a VPN, and AI scam protection without juggling separate tools.
Choose Keeper: Government agencies, regulated enterprises, and security teams that need deep compliance certifications plus privileged access and secrets management.
Choose NordPass: Budget-conscious individuals and families who want a genuinely free tier and the lowest-cost paid plans, especially on multi-year billing.
Dashlane
All-in-one personal digital security — Individuals use Dashlane's Premium plan to store passwords and passkeys, browse securely with the built-in VPN, and get alerted to data breaches and scam sites.
Family password and identity protection — The Friends & Family plan lets up to 10 family members share centrally managed password protection under one subscription.
Enterprise credential governance — Businesses use Dashlane's Omnix or Enterprise tiers to enforce password policy, integrate with SSO/SCIM, and prevent credential breaches across domains outside their SSO perimeter.
Keeper
Family password protection — Individuals and families store and share passwords securely across up to five vaults.
Enterprise credential governance — IT and security teams centralize password, secrets and access management across the organization.
Regulated industry compliance — Government, defense, finance and healthcare organizations meet strict compliance requirements for credential management.
NordPass
Individual password management — A single user consolidates all logins, payment cards, and secure notes into one encrypted, autofill-enabled vault.
Family credential sharing — Families share select logins such as streaming services or shared bills across up to 6 accounts through the Family plan.
Small business credential governance — Growing teams centralize shared logins, enforce password health policies, and gain visibility into who accessed what through admin logs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these password managers still has a free plan?
NordPass is the only one of the three with an ongoing free plan for individuals. Dashlane discontinued its free tier in September 2025, and Keeper's personal pricing starts at a paid plan.
Does Dashlane still offer a free plan?
No. Dashlane retired its free tier on September 16, 2025, after migrating existing free users through a temporary Premium trial. It now operates exclusively as a paid subscription, though it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Which one is best for government or highly regulated organizations?
Keeper is the strongest fit, holding FedRAMP High authorization, FIPS 140-3 validation, and ITAR compliance, alongside its KeeperPAM privileged access management suite.
Do any of them include a VPN?
Dashlane is the only one of the three that bundles a VPN into its plan (Premium), at no extra charge.
Which is cheapest for individuals?
NordPass generally has the lowest advertised pricing, with Premium starting around $1.38 to $1.99 per month on multi-year billing, undercutting Keeper's roughly $4/month Personal plan and Dashlane's roughly $4.99/month Premium plan.
Do all three support passkeys?
Dashlane and NordPass both document passkey support and autofill. Passkey support is not documented for Keeper in the available data.