Dashlane Wins
Winner
VS
iCloud Keychain
7.8
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
Score Comparison
Criteria
Dashlane
iCloud Keychain
Overall Score
8.6
7.8
Security
9.0
8.8
Ease of Use
9.0
9.2
Features
9.0
6.0
Cross-Platform
8.5
5.5
Pricing/Value
7.5
10.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Dashlane
iCloud Keychain
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 iCloud Keychain
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
iCloud Keychain excels within the Apple ecosystem with tight integration and strong hardware security. However, its limited cross-platform support makes it unsuitable for users with mixed devices.
Strengths
- Completely free and built into Apple devices
- Secure Enclave hardware protection on supported devices
- Seamless autofill across Safari and iOS apps
- Passkey support with biometric authentication
Limitations
- Very limited Windows support via iCloud app
- No native Android or Linux support
- No secure notes or document storage
