Alternatives to Dashlane
Web-first password manager with VPN bundle
Dashlane ranks #9 of 14 in Password managers, with an Alt Score of 74. It is proprietary, freemium and available on macOS, iOS, Android, Web and Browser extension. 10 of 14 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals, families, and businesses who need to store and manage passwords and other credentials securely across devices, including IT admins enforcing access policies for employees.
An encrypted password vault with autofill for logins and payment details, dark web monitoring that alerts you when your credentials appear in a breach, and support for passkeys alongside traditional passwords. Business plans add an admin console, SSO integration, credential sharing, and policy enforcement across a team.
You install the browser extension or mobile/desktop app and sign in with a master password; Dashlane then captures and autofills your logins as you browse, syncing your encrypted vault across devices using a zero-knowledge architecture so only you can decrypt your data.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Dashlane compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Dashlane is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Platforms macOS, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension verified 2026-07-08
No native Windows/Linux app found; Dashlane favors the browser extension + web app.
mobile and web applications and web extensions
https://www.dashlane.com/terms -
Status active verified 2026-07-08
[June 2026] What’s New at Dashlane ... Published: June 23, 2026
https://www.dashlane.com/blog/june-2026-whats-new -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-08
Service is proprietary; some client apps are source-available on GitHub under separate licenses for transparency.
3. LICENSE ... You have a limited license to use our Apps and any related documentation for your personal use.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-08
Get started with a free Dashlane account ... up to 25 passwords.
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E2E encryption (zero-knowledge) Yes verified 2026-07-08
Dashlane vaults are encrypted and decrypted locally ... Only users hold the keys to their data—Dashlane can never view or access user credentials.
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Passkey support Yes verified 2026-07-08
Dashlane was the first password manager to offer an in-browser passkey solution
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TOTP / 2FA codes storage Yes verified 2026-07-08
a built-in, revamped 2FA tool in the Dashlane Password Manager mobile app ... including ... 2FA tokens.
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Browser autofill Yes verified 2026-07-08
Autofill forms and credentials from any device or platform for maximum convenience.
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Secure sharing Yes verified 2026-07-08
Securely share access
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Breach monitoring Yes verified 2026-07-08
Instant alerts if one of your accounts are compromised or at risk.
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Hardware key support (FIDO2) Yes verified 2026-07-08
enabling users to log in using a FIDO2-compatible security key—like a YubiKey—as their primary authentication method.
https://www.dashlane.com/blog/dashlane-yubico -
Family / team vaults Yes verified 2026-07-08
Friends & Family 10 accounts, one subscription
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Password health report Yes verified 2026-07-08
Dark Web Monitoring, Password Health scoring, secure sharing
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CLI Yes verified 2026-07-08
The CLI is available for anyone to use Dashlane capabilities from a terminal.
https://www.dashlane.com/developers
FAQ
Yes. Proton Pass, Zoho Vault and RoboForm have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Psono, Proton Pass and Padloc — every license claim links its source.