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Best password managers in 2026

Password managers create and store strong, unique passwords and fill them in for you. Good ones also store passkeys, alert you to breaches and let families or teams share safely.

7 tools compared. Top picks first, then alphabetical. No paid placements.

1Password

Free trialTop pick

Polished password manager for individuals, families and businesses.

Best for: Families and businesses that want a secure, easy password manager.

  • Password and passkey storage
  • Autofill
  • Watchtower breach alerts
  • Shared vaults

Bitwarden

Freemium

Open-source password manager with a strong free plan.

Best for: Anyone wanting a free or low-cost, audited password manager.

  • Unlimited passwords (free)
  • Passkeys
  • Secure sharing
  • Self-hosting

Dashlane

Free trial

Password manager focused on ease of use and business security.

Best for: Businesses and individuals who value simplicity.

  • Password and passkey storage
  • Autofill
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Secure sharing

Keeper

Free trial

Zero-knowledge password manager with strong enterprise features.

Best for: Businesses and security-conscious users.

  • Password vault
  • Passkeys
  • Secure file storage
  • BreachWatch

LastPass

Freemium

Long-running password manager for individuals and businesses.

Best for: Users already invested in LastPass.

  • Password vault
  • Autofill
  • Sharing
  • Dark web monitoring

NordPass

Freemium

Password manager from the makers of NordVPN.

Best for: Users wanting a simple manager with a free tier.

  • Password storage
  • Passkeys
  • Data breach scanner
  • Email masking

Proton Pass

Freemium

Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager from Proton.

Best for: Privacy-focused users and Proton customers.

  • Unlimited passwords (free)
  • Email aliases
  • Passkeys
  • Built-in 2FA codes