Dashlane Wins
Winner
VS
Score Comparison
Criteria
Dashlane
NordPass
Overall Score
8.6
8.2
Security
9.0
8.5
Ease of Use
9.0
8.8
Features
9.0
7.8
Cross-Platform
8.5
8.5
Pricing/Value
7.5
8.5
Pricing & Features
Specification
Dashlane
NordPass
Starting Price
Free / $4.99/mo
Free / $1.49/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
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 NordPass
NordVPN users wanting a password manager from a trusted security brand
NordPass offers solid security from a trusted brand with an attractive price point, though it lacks some features that more established password managers provide.
Strengths
- Created by the trusted NordVPN team
- Uses modern XChaCha20 encryption
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Good value pricing when bundled with NordVPN
Limitations
- Fewer features than established competitors
- Import/export options more limited
- Free tier doesn't sync across devices
