Best Password Managers (2026)

Compare the best password managers for security, ease of use, and value — independently tested across every platform.

4 tools reviewed | Updated monthly | Independent reviews

All Password Managers Reviewed

1. 1Password

Rating: 4.7/5 | Editor's Choice | Pricing: From $2.99/mo (no free tier)

The most polished password manager, with best-in-class autofill, Watchtower monitoring, and passkeys.

2. Bitwarden

Rating: 4.6/5 | Editor's Choice | Pricing: Free + $10/yr premium

The best-value password manager — open-source, independently audited, with a genuinely usable free tier.

3. NordPass

Rating: 4.4/5 | Pricing: Free + from $1.69/mo

The slick, affordable password manager from the makers of NordVPN, built on modern XChaCha20 encryption.

4. Dashlane

Rating: 4.3/5 | Pricing: Free + from $4.99/mo

A polished password manager that bundles a VPN and proactive dark-web monitoring.