Dashlane Wins
Winner
VS
Google Password Manager
8.1
Chrome and Android users who want simple, free password management within the Google ecosystem
Score Comparison
Criteria
Dashlane
Google Password Manager
Overall Score
8.6
8.1
Security
9.0
8.5
Ease of Use
9.0
9.5
Features
9.0
6.5
Cross-Platform
8.5
7.0
Pricing/Value
7.5
10.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Dashlane
Google Password Manager
Starting Price
Free / $4.99/mo
Free
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Dashlane
Users who want premium features including VPN in one subscription
Dashlane offers a premium experience with unique features like built-in VPN and automatic password changing, justifying its higher price for users who'll use the full feature set.
Strengths
- Built-in VPN included with Premium plan
- Excellent password health dashboard
- One-click automatic password changer
- Dark web monitoring and breach alerts
Limitations
- Most expensive mainstream option
- Free tier limited to 25 passwords
- No self-hosting option available
When to Choose Google Password Manager
Chrome and Android users who want simple, free password management within the Google ecosystem
Google Password Manager offers solid, free password management for users already committed to the Google ecosystem. It handles the basics well but lacks the advanced features of dedicated managers.
Strengths
- Completely free with no premium tier to upsell
- Seamless integration with Chrome and Android
- Password checkup alerts for compromised credentials
- Passkey support for passwordless authentication
Limitations
- Requires Chrome browser on desktop (no Firefox/Safari extension)
- No secure notes or document storage
- Limited password sharing capabilities
