Current product details and feature differences for NordPass and Dashlane. The editorial verdict is being refreshed while source records are updated.
Option A
Zero-knowledge password manager from the makers of NordVPN
Evidence-backed rating source refresh in progress.
| Feature | NordPass | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Verify current Premium term, currency, renewal price, and free-tier limits | Verify current Advanced term, currency, renewal price, and free-tier limits |
| Encryption Algorithm | XChaCha20 — a modern stream cipher recommended by Google and used in TLS 1.3; well-suited for high-performance environments | AES-256 — the industry standard, used by the U.S. government, banks, and most password managers worldwide |
| Bundled VPN | No VPN included — NordPass is a standalone product (separate from NordVPN subscription) | Hotspot Shield VPN included on eligible Dashlane plans; verify current bandwidth, platform, and plan limits |
| Free Tier | Unlimited passwords, 1 device — the same vault features as paid, just limited to one active device at a time | 25 password limit, 1 device — intentionally restrictive to push upgrades |
| Dark Web Monitoring | Data Breach Scanner — checks your email addresses against known breach databases on demand and via alerts | Dashlane monitoring and alerts; verify current data sources, alert scope, and remediation steps |
| Family / Group Plans | Verify current family seats, sharing, recovery, and renewal terms | Verify current family seats, sharing, recovery, and renewal terms |
| Business / Enterprise | Teams ($4.99/user/mo) and Enterprise (custom) — SSO, admin console, activity logs | Business ($8/user/mo) — dedicated onboarding, phone support, SCIM provisioning, MDM integration |
| Brand Trust / Backing | Built by Nord Security — the same team behind NordVPN, one of the most widely used VPN services globally | Standalone brand — Dashlane, Inc., founded 2012 in Paris, now based in New York, 18M+ users |
| Password Health Dashboard | Password Health score — flags weak, reused, and old passwords with a scannable overview | Password Health score — similar dashboard with actionable recommendations and breach correlation |
We are refreshing the editorial records before publishing a winner, tier, or value verdict. Use the feature comparison and verify current plans with each provider.
