The password manager docket.
Six vaults, one interrogation: how well do they generate, sync, and autofill your logins — and what do they actually cost once the free tier stops being enough?
| Product | Security | Ease of use | Value | Starts at | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwarden Editor's Pick | 9.4 | 8.2 | 9.6 | Free / $10 yr | 9.2 |
| 1Password | 9.2 | 9.5 | 7.8 | ~$3/mo | 8.9 |
| Proton Pass | 9.3 | 8.0 | 8.7 | Free / paid tier | 8.6 |
| NordPass | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.0 | ~$2/mo | 8.4 |
| Dashlane | 8.7 | 9.0 | 6.9 | ~$3/mo | 8.1 |
| LastPass | 6.8 | 8.4 | 7.5 | ~$3/mo | 7.4 |
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The dossiers
Bitwarden
The generalist's choice. Bitwarden's clients are open source and independently auditable, and its free tier is genuinely usable long-term rather than a trial.
Strengths
- Open-source, audited
- Best free tier
- Self-host option
Trade-offs
- Plainer interface
- Fewer extras (no VPN bundle)
1Password
The most refined day-to-day experience, with strong family and business sharing tools. You pay for the polish — there's no permanent free plan.
Strengths
- Best-in-class UX
- Travel Mode for border crossings
Trade-offs
- Subscription only
- Pricier for solo users
Scores reflect our own testing criteria and are updated periodically. Pricing shown is approximate — always confirm current pricing on the provider's site before you buy. This page contains no affiliate links; we're supported by display advertising only.