Best Dashlane Alternatives: Is There a Cheaper Way?

Dashlane is a great password manager, but not without its shortcomings. Especially users of the free version, which was significantly restricted in autumn 2023, might be on the lookout for a cheaper alternative. But what else is available?

Let's have a look at some of the best Dashlane alternatives and what makes them better – or worse – than our top pick.

Dashlane beat all its competitors in our password manager review series, because, in our opinion, it offers the best overall package. However, this doesn't mean that the software is flawless. Here are some drawbacks of Dashlane:

Don't get us wrong: despite its weaknesses, Dashlane is still one of the best password managers on the market. However, there might be other options that better meet your needs.

We conducted comprehensive evaluations of 12 top providers, assessing them on criteria such as 'Installation & Usage,' 'Features,' 'Security,' 'Mobile Usage,' 'Support,' and 'Pricing.'

Based on our findings, we suggest considering these five alternatives to Dashlane:

Bitwarden* is an open-source password manager from US developer 8bit Solutions LLC. It was first released as a mobile app in 2016, but later expanded to include support for PCs and other devices.

These days, Bitwarden is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and others, including Tor Browser and DuckDuckGo.

Bitwarden delivers on multiple levels: all essential features are covered, autofill works reliably, and the apps are largely intuitive to use.

Bitwarden also offers good for money: a Premium subscription costs less than $1 per month, and the fully free version comes with few limitations. Beyond that, we appreciate that the software is open source, which ensures increased transparency and trust.

Bitwarden is an excellent choice if you're looking for a free password manager with few limitations. Even without paying for a premium subscription, users can save as many data sets as they'd like across unlimited devices.

While Dashlane has released the source code of its mobile apps on GitHub, Bitwarden takes its commitment to transparency even further with its open-source approach.

Another advantage of Bitwarden over Dashlane is the ability to use one's own servers to store encrypted data. This is especially interesting for users who want maximum control over their data.

NordPass*, created by NordVPN developer Nord Security, was released in 2019. The software is available for most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. In addition, there are browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, Brave, and Safari.

Despite its relatively recent release, NordPass can go head-to-head with most of its more established peers. Like other Nord programs, NordPass delivers on the usability front, with fast, intuitive, and elegant applications.

That's not to say NordPass relies on its good looks, it also delivers on substance: during our test, autofill worked smoothly, and data set imports were particularly reliable.

Like Bitwarden, NordPass offers a significantly more generous free plan than Dashlane. While there are no password limits, you do have to put up with a few restrictions: file attachments aren't supported, and you can only be logged in on one device at a time.

Developed by AgileBits, 1Password* was originally only available for macOS. These days, it also offers solutions for Windows, Android, iOS, and a range of browsers. There's no free version, but you can use the 14-day trial to figure out if the software is worth its price.

1Password impresses with an extensive range of features and stands out from its peers with security tools like the handy Travel Mode and its Security Key. Basics, like autofill, also worked well during testing.

Just like Dashlane, 1Password offers a neat combination of quality, scope, and usability. It includes a few fairly unique features, such as Travel Mode, which allows you to determine which vaults should be available on which devices during your travels to protect yourself from unauthorized access (e.g., during border controls).

Moreover, 1Password comes with numerous pre-configured categories for data sets, which can be customized with user-defined fields.

In our ranking, Keeper* stands toe-to-toe with 1Password. The password manager is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as for Android and iOS smartphones. It also has browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer.

On top of its good autofill performance, Keeper excels in customizability. Thanks to the ability to add custom fields, users can decide which information they'd like to include, without having to stick to predefined templates.

In many ways, Keeper offers more flexibility than Dashlane: thanks to user-defined fields, you have a lot of freedom when creating your records. You can also secure certain datasets with one-time passwords. From a usability perspective, the drag-and-drop folder makes things intuitive.

The browser extension is customizable as well: for example, you can specify which information should be displayed in browser input fields, and when.

Enpass* is a password manager from Delaware-based developer Enpass Technologies Inc. Desktop apps are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, mobile apps for Android and iOS. Beyond that, Enpass offers extensions for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and a range of other browsers.

A particular strength of Enpass lies in the way the password manager stores its users' data: instead of its own servers, Enpass uses encrypted vaults that can be stored in users' cloud storage solutions – be it Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or other providers. Optionally, thanks to Wi-Fi synchronization, it's possible to store vaults locally as well.

Enpass beats Dashlane in two ways: firstly, the program gives users more control over how and where their data is stored; secondly, it is slightly more attractive in terms of price. The subscription is cheaper, and there is the option to purchase Enpass at a one-time price. A free version is also available.

Couldn't find your ideal alternative to Dashlane in our top 5? Fortunately, there are many other password managers worth considering. You can see our complete ranking of the best providers, with links to in-depth reviews of each tool, here:

Dashlane isn't the best password manager for your needs? No problem – there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.

If you're looking for a free option, Bitwarden or NordPass are worth considering, as their free plans are a lot more generous than Dashlane's. 1Password stands out with its extensive range of features, Keeper offers many customization options, and Enpass provides flexible cloud and offline storage.

Still haven't found what you're looking for? Be sure to check out our ranking of the best password managers, which features comprehensive reviews of 12 of the leading solutions.