4 Best Free Alternatives to Dashlane in 2026
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Compared: free alternatives to Dashlane
| Alternative | Best for | Standout | Biggest weakness | Learning curve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashlanereference | individuals and families who want a password manager with a built-in VPN and dark web monitoring bundled into one subscription rather than purchased separately | AI-powered Scam Protection combined with a bundled VPN in the Individual Premium plan, so Wi-Fi protection and phishing-link detection ship alongside password storage instead of requiring separate subscriptions. | Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025, so there is no way to use it long-term without paying, and Business pricing is hidden behind a sales quote rather than published on the pricing page. | Low | From $4.99/mo |
| Bitwarden | individuals and teams who want an open-source, independently audited password manager they can self-host, at roughly half the price of 1Password or Dashlane | Fully open-source client and server code (GPL-3.0), independently audited, with an official self-hosting option and a community-maintained lightweight server (Vaultwarden) for running your own vault infrastructure. | The official self-hosted server carries a mixed license (GPL-3.0 core plus a Bitwarden-specific license for some enterprise features), and the interface is generally considered less polished than 1Password's, with fewer built-in extras like a bundled VPN. | Low | Free tier · paid from $1.65/mo |
| NordPass | individuals who want a genuinely free single-device password manager, or families and businesses already using other Nord Security products (NordVPN, NordLocker) who want a bundled ecosystem | A usable permanent Free plan (not just a trial) alongside deep discounts of up to roughly 40% for 2-year Business commitments, plus Enterprise SSO integrations with Entra ID, Okta, Sentinel, and Splunk. | NordPass hides its actual paid-plan dollar prices behind a dynamically loaded, promotion-dependent checkout flow rather than publishing fixed numbers, making it hard to compare cost against competitors like Bitwarden or 1Password without starting a purchase flow; the Free plan is also limited to a single device. | Low | Free |
| LastPass | individuals and small businesses that want a widely compatible password manager with mature browser and OS support, and who are not deterred by LastPass's 2022 breach history | Broad platform coverage across every major browser, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a mature enterprise feature set (SSO, SaaS Monitoring) at the Business Max tier. | LastPass disclosed two connected 2022 security incidents in which attackers accessed encrypted customer vault backups, and Trustpilot reviewers report ongoing billing, cancellation, and support-access problems; the free tier also restricts sync to a single device type (computers or mobile, not both). | Low | Free tier · paid from $3/mo |
| Proton Pass | individuals and small teams who want a zero-knowledge, open-source password manager with unlimited free logins and built-in email alias masking | Unlimited hide-my-email aliases (10 free, unlimited on Pass Plus) let a user mask their real email address per signup without a separate aliasing service. | The free plan caps hide-my-email aliases at 10 and lacks the built-in 2FA authenticator and dark web monitoring bundled into Pass Plus; like the rest of Proton's product line, getting the best per-dollar value requires bundling into the pricier Proton Unlimited plan rather than buying Pass alone. | Low | Free tier · paid from $1.99/mo |
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Proton Pass1.Bitwarden — best Dashlane alternative for individuals and teams who want an open-source, independently audited password manager they can self-host, at roughly half the price of 1Password or Dashlane
Dashlane and Bitwarden both store and autofill logins and passkeys, but Bitwarden's Free tier covers unlimited passwords and devices with no time limit at all, unlike Dashlane, which discontinued its free plan entirely in September 2025 so every tier now starts as a 14-day trial before billing. Bitwarden's client code is open source under GPL-3.0, published on GitHub and independently audited, a transparency Dashlane's closed-source product doesn't offer, and Bitwarden Premium costs $1.65/month, roughly a third of Dashlane Premium's $4.99/month. Bitwarden holds a 4.7/5 rating from 216 Capterra reviews and 4.8/5 from 16 Product Hunt reviews. The honest tradeoff is bundled extras and polish: Bitwarden has no bundled VPN or dark-web monitoring the way Dashlane includes at similar price points, and its interface and browser extension are generally considered less polished than Dashlane's. Users who specifically want a VPN and AI-powered Scam Protection bundled into one subscription are better served by Dashlane.
Compared to Dashlane: a genuinely free tier with unlimited passwords and devices vs Dashlane's no-free-plan-at-all gap since September 2025, open-source (GPL-3.0) auditable code, roughly a third of Dashlane's Premium price, but no bundled VPN or AI-powered Scam Protection.
Wins:Genuinely free tier with unlimited passwords and devices and no time limit, unlike Dashlane's no-free-plan gap since September 2025 · Open-source, independently audited client and server code anyone can inspect on GitHub · Roughly a third of Dashlane's price at every comparable tier ($1.65/month vs $4.99/month)
Loses:No bundled VPN, unlike Dashlane's Individual Premium plan which includes one at no extra cost · No AI-powered Scam Protection or continuous dark-web monitoring bundled the way Dashlane includes · Interface and browser extension are generally considered less polished than Dashlane's
Pros
- Open-source, independently audited client and server code that anyone can inspect on GitHub.
- Free tier includes unlimited passwords and devices with no artificial time limit.
- Roughly half the price of 1Password or Dashlane at every comparable tier.
- Official self-hosting option, plus a community Vaultwarden server for lighter-weight self-hosting.
Cons
- Free tier excludes the integrated authenticator and file attachments, which require upgrading to Premium.
- Server code isn't purely open source; some enterprise components ship under a separate Bitwarden license alongside the GPL-3.0 core.
- Interface and browser extension are generally considered less polished than 1Password's.
- No bundled VPN or dark-web monitoring the way some competitors include at similar price points.
Pricing: Free tier · paid from $1.65/mo — Bitwarden Premium is $1.65/month vs Dashlane Premium at $4.99/month, and Bitwarden's Free tier has no time limit while Dashlane has no free plan at all (verified undefined NaN, NaN)
2.NordPass — best Dashlane alternative for individuals who want a genuinely free single-device password manager, or families and businesses already using other Nord Security products (NordVPN, NordLocker) who want a bundled ecosystem
Dashlane and NordPass both store logins, passkeys, and payment cards behind strong encryption, but NordPass offers a permanent Free plan (single device, password generator, secure storage) with no time limit, unlike Dashlane, which discontinued its free plan entirely in September 2025 so every tier now starts as a 14-day trial before billing begins. NordPass is part of the broader Nord Security family alongside NordVPN and NordLocker, useful for buyers who want one vendor across their privacy tools, and it offers deep discounts of up to roughly 40% on 2-year Business commitments. The honest gap is transparency and evidence: NordPass's only rating on file is 5.0/5 from a single Product Hunt review, far thinner than Dashlane's 4.5/5 from 276 Capterra reviews, and NordPass hides its actual paid-plan dollar prices behind a dynamically loaded, promotion-dependent checkout flow rather than publishing fixed numbers the way Dashlane's $4.99/month Premium is stated plainly. Users who want transparent, fixed pricing and a bundled VPN in the same subscription are better served by Dashlane.
Compared to Dashlane: a permanent, no-time-limit Free plan vs Dashlane's no-free-plan-at-all gap since September 2025, part of the broader Nord Security ecosystem, but pricing is hidden behind a dynamic checkout flow and its only external rating is a single Product Hunt review.
Wins:A genuinely usable, permanent Free plan, not a time-limited trial the way every Dashlane tier now is since September 2025 · Part of the broader Nord Security family (NordVPN, NordLocker), useful for buyers wanting one vendor across privacy tools · Deep discounts of up to roughly 40% for 2-year Business commitments
Loses:Exact dollar prices for Premium, Family, and Business plans aren't published as fixed numbers, unlike Dashlane's plainly stated $4.99/month Premium · Free plan is capped to a single device with no multi-device sync, unlike Dashlane's Premium multi-device coverage · Only external rating on file is 5.0/5 from a single Product Hunt review, far thinner than Dashlane's 276 Capterra reviews
Pros
- A genuinely usable, permanent Free plan, not just a time-limited trial like some competitors.
- Native apps and browser extensions across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Password Health and Data Breach Scanner flag weak, reused, or compromised credentials on paid plans.
- Enterprise tier integrates with Entra ID, Okta, Microsoft Sentinel, and Splunk for organizations with existing SSO/SIEM stacks.
Cons
- Exact dollar prices for Premium, Family, and Business plans are not published as fixed numbers; they render dynamically by billing term and promotion at checkout.
- Free plan is capped at a single device, with no multi-device sync unless upgrading.
- Business and Enterprise plans require a minimum of 5 seats, which can be awkward for very small teams.
- As part of the Nord Security family (NordVPN, NordLocker), some buyers are wary of consolidating multiple security tools with one vendor.
Pricing: Free — NordPass's paid-plan prices are not published as fixed numbers (dynamically rendered) vs Dashlane Premium at a plainly stated $4.99/month
3.LastPass — best Dashlane alternative for individuals and small businesses that want a widely compatible password manager with mature browser and OS support, and who are not deterred by LastPass's 2022 breach history
Dashlane and LastPass both store and autofill logins and passkeys, but LastPass holds a 4.6/5 rating from 2,786 Capterra reviews, the largest single review base of any tool compared here, versus Dashlane's 4.5/5 from 276. LastPass's mature apps span every major browser plus Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, unlike Dashlane, which has no native Linux desktop app, and LastPass's Premium plan runs about $3/month billed annually with an active promotional discount, cheaper than Dashlane's $4.99/month Premium. The honest gap is trust and access: LastPass disclosed two connected security breaches in 2022 that exposed encrypted customer vault backups, a history Dashlane hasn't had, and LastPass's free tier restricts syncing to a single device type (computers or mobile, not both), while Dashlane has no free tier at all since September 2025, so both have real access limitations for budget-conscious users. Users who want a bundled VPN and AI-powered Scam Protection with no breach history to weigh are better served by Dashlane.
Compared to Dashlane: largest single review base of any tool compared (2,786 Capterra reviews at 4.6/5), broader platform coverage including native Linux support, cheaper Premium pricing (about $3/month vs $4.99/month), but disclosed two connected 2022 security breaches Dashlane hasn't had.
Wins:2,786 Capterra reviews at 4.6/5 is the largest single review base of any tool compared here · Mature apps across every major browser plus Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, including native Linux support Dashlane lacks · Premium plan runs about $3/month billed annually (promotional), cheaper than Dashlane's $4.99/month
Loses:Disclosed two connected security breaches in 2022 that exposed encrypted customer vault backups, a trust gap Dashlane hasn't had · Free tier restricts syncing to a single device type (computers or mobile, not both), and Dashlane has had no free tier of any kind since September 2025 · No bundled VPN or AI-powered Scam Protection the way Dashlane includes at Individual Premium
Pros
- Broad platform support across every major browser, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Dark web monitoring alerts when a stored email or password appears in a known breach.
- Business Max tier adds SaaS Monitoring and SaaS Protect for tracking unsanctioned app usage org-wide.
- Family plan covers up to 6 individual Premium accounts under a single admin-managed bill.
Cons
- Disclosed two connected security breaches in 2022 that exposed encrypted customer vault data, a lasting trust issue competitors still use in switching campaigns.
- Free tier restricts syncing to a single device type (computers or mobile), not both at once.
- Trustpilot reviewers report recurring billing, cancellation, and support-access complaints, a sharp contrast to its higher Capterra rating.
- Renewal pricing has a documented history of jumping above the promotional first-year rate.
Pricing: Free tier · paid from $3/mo — LastPass Premium is about $3/month billed annually (promotional rate) vs Dashlane Premium at $4.99/month
4.Proton Pass — best Dashlane alternative for individuals and small teams who want a zero-knowledge, open-source password manager with unlimited free logins and built-in email alias masking
Dashlane and Proton Pass both store logins, notes, and payment cards behind strong encryption, but Proton Pass's free tier includes unlimited logins, notes, and credit cards plus 10 hide-my-email aliases at $0, a permanent free option Dashlane doesn't have since discontinuing its own free plan in September 2025. Proton Pass's client apps are open source (GPL-3.0) on GitHub, a transparency Dashlane's closed-source product doesn't offer, and Pass Plus starts at $1.99/month, well under Dashlane Premium's $4.99/month. The honest catch is evidence depth and bundled extras: Proton Pass's rating is 4.9/5 from just 7 Capterra reviews, a much thinner base than Dashlane's 276, and Proton Pass has no bundled VPN or AI-powered Scam Protection the way Dashlane's Individual Premium includes at no extra cost; its free plan also caps hide-my-email aliases at 10. Users who want a bundled VPN and dark web monitoring alongside password storage are better served by Dashlane.
Compared to Dashlane: a permanent free tier with unlimited logins and 10 email aliases vs Dashlane's no-free-plan gap since September 2025, open-source (GPL-3.0) code, cheaper paid tier ($1.99/month vs $4.99/month), but no bundled VPN and a much thinner review base (7 vs 276 reviews).
Wins:Permanent free tier with unlimited logins, notes, and credit cards, not a time-limited trial the way every Dashlane tier now is · Hide-my-email aliasing is built in (10 free, unlimited on Pass Plus), a feature Dashlane doesn't offer at all · Open-source (GPL-3.0) client apps across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions
Loses:No bundled VPN, unlike Dashlane's Individual Premium plan which includes one at no extra cost · Rating is 4.9/5 from just 7 Capterra reviews, a much thinner base than Dashlane's 4.5/5 from 276 · Best per-dollar value requires the pricier $12.99/month Proton Unlimited bundle rather than Pass alone
Pros
- Free plan includes unlimited logins, notes, and credit cards, not just a capped vault size.
- Hide-my-email aliasing is built in rather than sold as a separate product.
- Client apps are open source (GPL-3.0) across desktop, mobile, and browser extensions.
- 4.9-star rating from 7 Capterra reviews.
Cons
- Free tier's hide-my-email aliases are capped at 10.
- Built-in 2FA authenticator and dark web monitoring require the paid Pass Plus tier.
- Best per-dollar value comes from the pricier Proton Unlimited bundle rather than Pass alone.
Pricing: Free tier · paid from $1.99/mo — Proton Pass Plus is $1.99/month (Proton's lowest published rate) vs Dashlane Premium at $4.99/month, and Proton Pass's Free tier has no time limit while Dashlane has no free plan at all (verified undefined NaN, NaN)