Dashlane vs Keeper vs NordPass

Dashlane, Keeper, and NordPass are all zero-knowledge password managers with cross-platform apps, but they diverge sharply on business model and depth.…

Dashlane

Subscription · From From ~$4.99/month (billed annually)

Best for: Individuals who want an all-in-one subscription bundling password management, a VPN, and AI scam protection without juggling separate tools.

Keeper

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.

NordPass

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

 DashlaneKeeperNordPass
Primary categoryPassword ManagersPassword ManagersPassword Managers
RatingNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelSubscriptionFreemium / SubscriptionFreemium
Starting priceFrom ~$4.99/month (billed annually)Approximately $4/month (Personal plan, billed annually)Free (Premium from $1.38/month billed every 2 years)
Free planNot documentedYesYes
Free trialYesYesNot documented
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Mac, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android, Mac, WindowsiOS, Android, Windows
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresYesNot documentedNot documented
Public APINot documentedYesNot 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

FeatureDashlaneKeeperNordPass
Free tier for individualsUnavailableUnavailableAvailable

Security and Monitoring

FeatureDashlaneKeeperNordPass
Dark web or breach monitoringAvailableAvailableAvailable
Passkey supportAvailableNot documentedAvailable
Built-in VPNAvailableUnavailableUnavailable

Business and Compliance

FeatureDashlaneKeeperNordPass
Deep compliance certifications (FedRAMP, FIPS, ITAR)Not documentedAvailableNot documented
Privileged access or secrets managementNot documentedAvailableNot documented
Business SSO and SCIM provisioningAvailableAvailableAvailable

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.

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