NordPass Wins
Winner
VS
iCloud Keychain
7.8
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
Score Comparison
Criteria
NordPass
iCloud Keychain
Overall Score
8.2
7.8
Security
8.5
8.8
Ease of Use
8.8
9.2
Features
7.8
6.0
Cross-Platform
8.5
5.5
Pricing/Value
8.5
10.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
NordPass
iCloud Keychain
Starting Price
Free / $1.49/mo
Free
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free
Making Your Decision
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
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
