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Passwarden alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Passwarden alternative for most people is Bitwarden (3.8 GPA), first in our ranking of password managers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for 1 user."
Passwarden compared with 5 alternatives: NordPass, Dashlane, RoboForm, 1Password and Bitwarden.
Passwarden is a paid product, starting at $1.99 per month, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PasswardenThis tool | From $1.99/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NordPass | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Dashlane | Free trial · from $5.42/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| RoboForm | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, 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 |
Price against what you get
Passwarden starts at $1.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Bitwarden.
NordPass, Dashlane, RoboForm and 1Password score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Passwarden
NordPass
Password manager with breach scanning and email masking
- 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, which Passwarden lacks.
- NordPass also lists a Linux app.
- NordPass lists no web app, which Passwarden has.
- NordPass also covers passkeys.
Suits: People who want breach monitoring and email masking built into a password manager
Dashlane
Password manager with scam protection, dark web alerts and a VPN
- Dashlane starts at $5.42 per month, billed annually.
- Dashlane lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Passwarden has.
- Dashlane also covers passkeys.
Suits: People who want a password manager bundled with a VPN and breach alerts
RoboForm
Password manager and form filler with a single-device free plan
- RoboForm starts at $2.49 per month, billed annually at $29.88 (Premium).
- RoboForm has a free plan, which Passwarden lacks.
- RoboForm also covers passkeys.
Suits: People who fill in a lot of web forms and want them completed in one click
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).
- 1Password also lists a Linux app.
- 1Password lists no web app, which Passwarden has.
- 1Password also covers passkeys.
Suits: Individuals and families who want one password manager on every device
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).
- Bitwarden has a free plan, which Passwarden lacks.
- Bitwarden also lists a Linux app.
- Bitwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Bitwarden also covers passkeys.
Suits: People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices
Limits worth knowing in Passwarden
- No free plan or free trial was listed on the pricing page; the vendor offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- The 3-year price is billed once; the page does not say what it renews at afterwards.
- The site promotes a rewards program that pays in KS Coin, a crypto token, which is separate from the password manager.
- The vendor does not publish a business plan on the pricing page read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Passwarden?
The alternatives to Passwarden in this directory are NordPass, Dashlane, RoboForm, 1Password and Bitwarden. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Passwarden.
Is there a free alternative to Passwarden?
Yes. NordPass, RoboForm and Bitwarden have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Passwarden alternatives work on Linux?
The Passwarden listing does not include a Linux app. NordPass, 1Password and Bitwarden list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Passwarden?
Bitwarden is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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