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Passwordstate alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Passwordstate 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."

Passwordstate compared with 6 alternatives: Keeper, Passbolt, Zoho Vault, Bitwarden, 1Password and 1 more.

Passwordstate is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $368 once-off for 5 named users, plus $73.60 a year for support. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
PasswordstateThis tool	Free trial · from $368 one-time	Trial only	Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Keeper	Free plan · from $3.58/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Passbolt	Free plan · from $4.90/mo	Yes	Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Zoho Vault	Free plan · from $0.90/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Bitwarden	Free plan · from $1.65/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
1Password	Free trial · from $3.99/mo	Trial only	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Passwork	Free trial · from €3/mo	Trial only	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Passwordstate

Keeper
Password manager with personal, family and business plans
- Keeper starts at $3.58 per month, billed annually at $42.99 (Personal).
- Keeper has a free plan, which Passwordstate lacks.
- Keeper also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Keeper is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Keeper does not cover reports, which Passwordstate does.
Suits: Individuals and families who want native apps on every desktop and mobile platform
Keeper vs Passwordstate Keeper pricing and details
Passbolt
Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud
- Passbolt starts at $4.90 per user / month, billed annually (Pro, 10-user minimum).
- Passbolt has a free plan, which Passwordstate lacks.
- Passbolt also lists a Windows app.
- Passbolt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Passbolt does not cover passkeys and reports, which Passwordstate does.
Suits: Technical teams that want to self-host an open-source password manager
Passbolt vs Passwordstate Passbolt pricing and details
Zoho Vault
Password manager for teams with a free plan for individuals
- Zoho Vault starts at $0.90 per user / month, billed annually (Standard).
- Zoho Vault has a free plan, which Passwordstate lacks.
- Zoho Vault also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Zoho Vault does not cover reports, which Passwordstate does.
Suits: Individuals who want an unlimited free plan on all their devices
Zoho Vault vs Passwordstate Zoho Vault pricing and details
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 Passwordstate lacks.
- Bitwarden also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Bitwarden is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Bitwarden does not cover reports, which Passwordstate does.
Suits: People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices
Bitwarden vs Passwordstate Bitwarden pricing and details
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 macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- 1Password lists no web app, which Passwordstate has.
- 1Password is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 1Password does not cover reports, which Passwordstate does.
Suits: Individuals and families who want one password manager on every device
1Password vs Passwordstate 1Password pricing and details
Passwork
Password and secrets manager for business, cloud or self-hosted
- Passwork starts at €3 per user / month (Standard).
- Passwork also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Passwork is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Passwork does not cover passkeys, which Passwordstate does.
Suits: Businesses in Europe that want data hosted in Germany or on their own servers
Passwork vs Passwordstate Passwork pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Passwordstate

The server needs Microsoft Windows Server 2022 or later, IIS, .NET Framework 4.8.1 and SQL Server.
Support and upgrades are a separate yearly cost, renewing at 20% of the license value.
A 30% discount is listed for registered charities and accredited education providers, but not for orders through resellers.
The Password Reset Portal, High Availability and Remote Site Locations modules are priced separately.

Passwordstate pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Passwordstate?

The alternatives to Passwordstate in this directory are Keeper, Passbolt, Zoho Vault, Bitwarden, 1Password and Passwork. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Passwordstate.

Is there a free alternative to Passwordstate?

Yes. Keeper, Passbolt, Zoho Vault and Bitwarden have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Passwordstate alternatives work on Windows?

The Passwordstate listing does not include a Windows app. Keeper, Passbolt, Zoho Vault, Bitwarden, 1Password and Passwork list one.

Which Passwordstate alternatives work on macOS?

The Passwordstate listing does not include a macOS app. Keeper, Zoho Vault, Bitwarden, 1Password and Passwork list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Passwordstate?

Passbolt and Bitwarden 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 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

How this page was made

Where any alternative here is in our top three password managers, the best for most people is the highest placed of them: the top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades. Otherwise the page names the highest-graded alternative in the same category as Passwordstate, the one its listing names first winning a tie. The best free one is the highest-graded alternative that is free or has a free plan (a free trial does not count), with its catch quoted from its listing where the listing states a short one. The GPA is the average of our five grades for each tool.
The alternatives are the tools Passwordstate’s listing names as its closest substitutes, and the tools whose listings name Passwordstate.
Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing, which names the pages they were read from.
The differences are worked out from those listings.

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