Too Close to Call
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iCloud Keychain
7.8
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
Score Comparison
Criteria
Enpass
iCloud Keychain
Overall Score
7.8
7.8
Security
8.5
8.8
Ease of Use
7.5
9.2
Features
7.8
6.0
Cross-Platform
8.2
5.5
Pricing/Value
8.8
10.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Enpass
iCloud Keychain
Starting Price
Free / $1.99/mo
Free
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Enpass
Users who prefer local storage and one-time purchase over subscriptions
Enpass appeals to users who want control over their data with local storage and a one-time purchase option, avoiding ongoing subscription fees at the cost of some polish.
Strengths
- One-time purchase option available ($79.99 lifetime)
- Data stored locally or in your own cloud
- No monthly subscription required
- Works with Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, etc.
Limitations
- No proprietary cloud sync option
- Mobile apps require premium for full features
- Less polished than cloud-native competitors
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
