Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
NordPass8.5
XChaCha20 encryption with a published independent security audit.
Security & audits
30% weight
Dashlane8.5
Zero-knowledge encryption and published security documentation.
NordPass8.0
Simple, clean apps on all major platforms.
Ease of use
20% weight
Dashlane8.5
Web-first apps with smooth autofill in major browsers.
NordPass7.5
Competitive pricing on multi-year terms.
Value for money
20% weight
Dashlane6.0
Priced at the upper end of the category.
NordPass6.0
Unlimited passwords free, but only one active device session at a time.
Free tier
15% weight
Dashlane1.0
Free plan discontinued in September 2025.
NordPass7.5
Passkeys, breach scanner and password health on paid plans.
Features
15% weight
Dashlane8.5
Passkeys, phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | NordPass | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open-source clients | No | Not published |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial or refund | 30-day money-back on paid plans | Not published |
| Free-plan devices | One active session at a time | Not published |
| Company base | Not published | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose NordPass if…
You want something best for nordVPN users wanting a matching manager.
- + Clean, simple apps
- + Modern XChaCha20 encryption
- + Free plan with unlimited passwords
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
NordPass vs Dashlane: quick answers
Is NordPass better than Dashlane?
NordPass leads Dashlane by 0.8 points overall (7.7 vs 6.9). NordPass scores higher on value for money, free tier. Dashlane scores higher on ease of use, features.
Who should choose Dashlane over NordPass?
Dashlane is best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in. NordPass is best for nordVPN users wanting a matching manager.
How were NordPass 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.