Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Keeper9.0
Zero-knowledge design with formal certifications and UK G-Cloud listing.
Security & audits
30% weight
Dashlane8.5
Zero-knowledge encryption and published security documentation.
Keeper8.0
Capable apps on all platforms, though menus are dense.
Ease of use
20% weight
Dashlane8.5
Web-first apps with smooth autofill in major browsers.
Keeper6.5
Base plan is fair, but extras such as storage are add-ons.
Value for money
20% weight
Dashlane6.0
Priced at the upper end of the category.
Keeper3.0
We could not confirm a full free plan; trial only.
Free tier
15% weight
Dashlane1.0
Free plan discontinued in September 2025.
Keeper8.5
Passkeys, granular sharing and emergency access.
Features
15% weight
Dashlane8.5
Passkeys, phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Keeper | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open-source clients | No | Not published |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial or refund | Free trial offered | Not published |
| Free-plan devices | Not published | Not published |
| Company base | United States | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Keeper if…
You want something best for users who value formal security certifications.
- + Strong formal security credentials
- + Granular sharing controls
- + Emergency access
Choose Dashlane if…
You want something best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in.
- + Dark-web monitoring included
- + Phishing alerts in the browser
- + Smooth autofill
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Keeper vs Dashlane: quick answers
Is Keeper better than Dashlane?
Keeper leads Dashlane by 0.4 points overall (7.3 vs 6.9). Keeper scores higher on security & audits, value for money, free tier. Dashlane scores higher on ease of use.
Who should choose Dashlane over Keeper?
Dashlane is best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in. Keeper is best for users who value formal security certifications.
How were Keeper and Dashlane scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for password managers, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.