Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
RoboForm7.5
Zero-knowledge encryption; we could not confirm a recent public audit report.
Security & audits
30% weight
Dashlane8.5
Zero-knowledge encryption and published security documentation.
RoboForm7.0
Excellent form filling, though the apps look dated.
Ease of use
20% weight
Dashlane8.5
Web-first apps with smooth autofill in major browsers.
RoboForm8.5
Among the lower-priced paid plans in the category.
Value for money
20% weight
Dashlane6.0
Priced at the upper end of the category.
RoboForm6.5
Free plan available; sync limits were not confirmed.
Free tier
15% weight
Dashlane1.0
Free plan discontinued in September 2025.
RoboForm7.0
Passkeys, form filling and sharing; fewer monitoring tools.
Features
15% weight
Dashlane8.5
Passkeys, phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | RoboForm | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open-source clients | No | Not published |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial or refund | Not published | Not published |
| Free-plan devices | Not published | Not published |
| Company base | United States | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose RoboForm if…
You want something best for people who fill in a lot of web forms.
- + Best-in-class form filling
- + Low paid pricing
- + Long track record
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
RoboForm vs Dashlane: quick answers
Is RoboForm better than Dashlane?
RoboForm leads Dashlane by 0.5 points overall (7.4 vs 6.9). RoboForm scores higher on value for money, free tier. Dashlane scores higher on security & audits, ease of use, features.
Who should choose Dashlane over RoboForm?
Dashlane is best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in. RoboForm is best for people who fill in a lot of web forms.
How were RoboForm 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.