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NordPass alternatives
NordPass compared with 7 alternatives: 1Password, Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Dashlane, Keeper and 2 more.
NordPass has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NordPassThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 1Password | Free trial · from $3.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Bitwarden | Free plan · from $1.65/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Proton Pass | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Dashlane | Free trial · from $5.42/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Keeper | Free plan · from $3.58/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| LastPass | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Zoho Vault | Free plan · from $0.90/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from NordPass
- Free trial · from $3.99/mo
1Password
Password manager for individuals, families and businesses
- 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers). NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- NordPass has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Individuals and families who want one password manager on every device
- Free plan · from $1.65/mo
Bitwarden
Open-source password manager with a free plan and self-hosting
- Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium). NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
- Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Proton Pass
End-to-end encrypted password manager with email aliases
- Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly. NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
- Proton Pass is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a free password manager with unlimited logins and devices
- Free trial · from $5.42/mo
Dashlane
Password manager with scam protection, dark web alerts and a VPN
- Dashlane starts at $5.42 per month, billed annually. NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- NordPass has a free plan. Dashlane does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dashlane lists a web app.
- Only NordPass lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- NordPass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a password manager bundled with a VPN and breach alerts
- Free plan · from $3.58/mo
Keeper
Password manager with personal, family and business plans
- Keeper starts at $3.58 per month, billed annually at $42.99 (Personal). NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Keeper lists a web app.
Suits: Individuals and families who want native apps on every desktop and mobile platform
- Free plan · from $3/mo
LastPass
Password manager with a free plan and business access controls
- LastPass starts at $3 per month, billed annually at $36 (Premium). NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only LastPass lists a web app.
- NordPass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who only need their passwords on one type of device and want a free plan
- Free plan · from $0.90/mo
Zoho Vault
Password manager for teams with a free plan for individuals
- Zoho Vault starts at $0.90 per user / month, billed annually (Standard). NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices).
- Only Zoho Vault lists a web app.
- Only NordPass lists a Linux app.
- NordPass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Individuals who want an unlimited free plan on all their devices
Limits worth knowing in NordPass
- File attachments are a Premium feature.
- A third-party review reports that the free plan does not include weak-password detection or breach scanning.
- The in-app 1-month plan costs $4.99, well above the monthly equivalent of the 12-month plans listed at $31.99 to $35.99.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NordPass?
The alternatives to NordPass in this directory are 1Password, Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Dashlane, Keeper, LastPass and Zoho Vault. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NordPass.
Is there a free alternative to NordPass?
Yes. Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Keeper, LastPass and Zoho Vault have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to NordPass?
Bitwarden and Proton Pass are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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