Password Managers Pricing Comparison 2026
5 products · dataset dated April 21, 2026 · Prices may have changed
In our April 21, 2026 pricing snapshot, 1Password had the lowest recorded USD starting rate at $3.99/mo. This excludes unavailable prices and other currencies; billing units and included services can differ. The snapshot includes 5 password managers products: 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, LastPass, NordPass. Current vendor prices may differ. 3 of 5 had listed free plans.
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Password Managers in 2026: What the Data Shows
Market Overview
Password-manager plans vary in individual, household and business access, device limits, sharing and administration. Recorded annual monthly equivalents are not monthly-billing offers. This comparison does not assess the security of any vendor implementation.
Key Buying Criteria
Test import, export, autofill, passkeys, sharing and account recovery on your devices using test accounts. For a team, verify administrator controls, single sign-on, provisioning and access removal on the exact business tier. Review current security documentation and incident disclosures separately.
Comparison notes
Compare the tier matching your users and required controls. The record lists individual and family plans for all five vendors and selected business plans for 1Password and Bitwarden. Missing business plans here do not establish that another vendor lacks them.
What to Watch Out For
Check renewal prices, term length, device restrictions, recovery and export procedures. A refund policy is conditional, and a trial is time-limited. Free allowances and encryption labels do not establish a security guarantee, and a feature list is not a hands-on usability test.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||||
| Starting Price | $3.99/mo | Price unavailable | Price unavailable | Price unavailable | Price unavailable |
| Renewal Price | Not recorded | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Free Plan | Not established | Recorded | Not established | Recorded | Recorded |
| Free Trial | 14 days | Not established | 14 days | 30 days | Not established |
| Pricing Model | Fixed price | Freemium | Fixed price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Plans | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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| Features | |||||
| Unlimited Passwords | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Device Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Premium+ | Premium+ |
| Password Generator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Factor Authentication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secure Sharing | ✓ | Premium+ | ✓ | Premium+ | Premium+ |
| Breach Monitoring | ✓ | Premium+ | ✓ | Premium+ | Premium+ |
| Autofill | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Passkey Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO Integration | Business | Enterprise | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Family Sharing | Families+ | Families+ | Friends & Family | Families | Family |
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How We Track Prices
This comparison uses a category snapshot dated 2026-04-21. Prices and terms may have changed. Check each vendor's current offer before buying.
Each amount uses its recorded currency; no currency conversion is applied. Prices in your region may differ due to local pricing and taxes. We show the lowest recorded paid tier unless otherwise noted. Billing units and plan limits differ; confirm current terms before buying. Some products offer introductory pricing that increases on renewal - we show both where applicable.
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Quick Pricing Summary
| Product | From | Free Plan | Pricing check |
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| $3.99/mo | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| Price unavailable | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 | |
| Price unavailable | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 | |
| Price unavailable | Not established | 2026-04-21 | |
| Price unavailable | Recorded; confirm terms | 2026-04-21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How should I compare password managers costs?
- Match the plan, billing unit, included usage and commitment length before comparing numbers. A starting price is not a quote for your team. Check required add-ons, taxes and any renewal rate with the vendor.
- Which password managers products list a free plan?
- Bitwarden, NordPass, LastPass list free plans in this snapshot. Check current eligibility and feature or usage limits before signing up.
- Are these hands-on product reviews?
- These pages compare recorded pricing and features. They do not establish hands-on testing, customer satisfaction or which product is best for your business.
- How current are these prices?
- Use the dataset date shown on this page. Plans, limits and billing terms may have changed; confirm the total for your requirements on the linked vendor site.