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#7 of 7 in Password managers

Dashlane review

A premium password manager with strong phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring. It ended its free plan in September 2025, so it is now paid-only.

Last checked · Available: Global

6.9/10, Good

Weighted across
5 criteria

Strongest on security & audits (8.5).

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Scorecard

How Dashlane scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Security & audits30% weight8.5

Zero-knowledge encryption and published security documentation.

Ease of use20% weight8.5

Web-first apps with smooth autofill in major browsers.

Value for money20% weight6.0

Priced at the upper end of the category.

Free tier15% weight1.0

Free plan discontinued in September 2025.

Features15% weight8.5

Passkeys, phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring.

Best for

People who want monitoring and alerts built in.

Not ideal for

Anyone looking for a free option.

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Dark-web monitoring included
  • Phishing alerts in the browser
  • Smooth autofill

Worth knowing

  • Free plan ended in September 2025
  • Pricier than most rivals

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Dashlane publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Free plan
No
Open-source clients
Not published
Passkey support
Yes
Trial or refund
Not published
Free-plan devices
Not published
Company base
United States
Price band
Premium
Founded
2009
Based in
United States

Pricing: Paid plans only since the free plan ended in 2025. Free plan: no.

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Questions

Dashlane: common questions

Is Dashlane good?

Dashlane scores 6.9 out of 10 in our password managers scorecard, rank 7 of 7. A premium password manager with strong phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring. It ended its free plan in September 2025, so it is now paid-only.

Who is Dashlane best for?

Best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in. Less suited to anyone looking for a free option.

How much does Dashlane cost?

Paid plans only since the free plan ended in 2025. Free plan: no.

What are Dashlane's key terms and features?

Free plan: No; Passkey support: Yes; Company base: United States. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Dashlane?

Bitwarden (8.8/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full password managers ranking for every alternative.

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Checked 1 Nov 2026. Brands change terms often; confirm on the brand's site before you buy.

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