Passwords · 9 tools compared
What is the best password manager in 2026?
Short answer
Enpass ranks first on published facts: a free plan (25 items in 1 vault), paid plans from $1.19 / mo. 7 of 9 have a free plan.
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Enpass | Password manager storing vault in your own cloud | Yes | $1.19 / mo | $14.28 |
| 2. Proton Pass | Privacy-focused password manager with aliases | Yes | $2.99 / mo | $35.88 |
| 3. RoboForm | Low-cost password manager and form filler | Yes | $1.66 / mo | $19.92 |
| 4. NordPass | Simple password manager from Nord Security | Yes | $1.99 / mo | $23.88 |
| 5. LastPass | Mainstream password manager with free tier | Yes | $3 / mo | $36 |
| 6. Bitwarden | Open-source password manager, free tier | Yes | $1.65 / mo | $19.80 |
| 7. 1Password | Polished password manager for individuals and families | No | $2.99 / mo | $35.88 |
| 8. Keeper | Security-focused password manager | Yes | $42.99 / yr | $42.99 |
| 9. Dashlane | Password manager with built-in VPN | No | $5.42 / mo | $65.04 |
From = cheapest paid plan, billed yearly where offered. 1st year = that plan for 12 months.
How did we rank these 9 password managers?
On published facts only, scored out of 7: free plan (2, or 1 for a trial), first-year cost against the others (up to 3), three or more paid plans (1), mobile apps (1). We do not test tools hands-on.
| Tool | Score / 7 |
|---|---|
| Enpass | 6 |
| Proton Pass | 5.5 |
| RoboForm | 5.3 |
| NordPass | 4.9 |
| LastPass | 4.8 |
| Bitwarden | 4.6 |
| 1Password | 3.5 |
| Keeper | 3.4 |
| Dashlane | 1 |
The 9 best password managers, ranked
Enpass
Best for: password manager storing vault in your own cloud
- Free plan
- Yes, 25 items in 1 vault
- From
- $1.19 / mo
- 1st year
- $14.28
Proton Pass
Best for: privacy-focused password manager with aliases
- Free plan
- Yes, unlimited logins, 10 email aliases
- From
- $2.99 / mo
- 1st year
- $35.88
RoboForm
Best for: low-cost password manager and form filler
- Free plan
- Yes, unlimited passwords on a single device
- From
- $1.66 / mo
- 1st year
- $19.92
NordPass
Best for: simple password manager from Nord Security
- Free plan
- Yes, 1 user, essential features
- From
- $1.99 / mo
- 1st year
- $23.88
LastPass
Best for: mainstream password manager with free tier
- Free plan
- Yes, 1 device type
- From
- $3 / mo
- 1st year
- $36
Bitwarden
Best for: open-source password manager, free tier
- Free plan
- Yes, unlimited basic password management
- From
- $1.65 / mo
- 1st year
- $19.80
1Password
Best for: polished password manager for individuals and families
- Free plan
- No, 14-day trial
- From
- $2.99 / mo
- 1st year
- $35.88
Keeper
Best for: security-focused password manager
- Free plan
- Yes, Keeper Free: 10 records, 1 mobile device
- From
- $42.99 / yr
- 1st year
- $42.99
Dashlane
Best for: password manager with built-in VPN
- Free plan
- No, 14-day trial
- From
- $5.42 / mo
- 1st year
- $65.04
Which password manager is cheapest?
Enpass, at $14.28 for the first year, then Bitwarden at $19.80.
| Tool | Cheapest plan | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| Enpass | Premium | $14.28 |
| Bitwarden | Premium | $19.80 |
| RoboForm | Premium | $19.92 |
| NordPass | Premium | $23.88 |
| Proton Pass | Pass Plus | $35.88 |
| 1Password | Individual | $35.88 |
| LastPass | Premium | $36 |
| Keeper | Keeper Unlimited | $42.99 |
| Dashlane | Premium | $65.04 |
Which password managers have a free plan?
7 of 9: Enpass, Proton Pass, RoboForm, NordPass, LastPass, Bitwarden, Keeper.
- Enpass: 25 items in 1 vault
- Proton Pass: unlimited logins, 10 email aliases
- RoboForm: unlimited passwords on a single device
- NordPass: 1 user, essential features
- LastPass: 1 device type
- Bitwarden: unlimited basic password management
- Keeper: Keeper Free: 10 records, 1 mobile device
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Enpass pricing | enpass.io/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Proton Pass pricing | proton.me/pass/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| RoboForm pricing | roboform.com/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| NordPass pricing | nordpass.com/plans/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| LastPass pricing | lastpass.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bitwarden pricing | bitwarden.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| 1Password pricing | 1password.com/pricing/password-manager | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Keeper pricing | keepersecurity.com/personal.html | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Dashlane pricing | dashlane.com/personal | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare