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Password Manager Matcher by Threat Model
Answer a short questionnaire and get a ranked list of password managers with a transparent, per-criterion reason chip for every match and violation — plus a threat-model summary and hardening tips for the top pick.
Every ranking shows why: a green chip for each criterion a manager satisfies and a red chip for each one it violates. Attributes are drawn from our reviews (reviewed 2026-05).
Read the comparison behind your choice
Start with Bitwarden vs 1Password for security, family recovery, exports and sourced user reports. Once you choose a vault, follow the 1Password and YubiKey setup guide to plan a second factor and a spare.
Compare free password manager limits, learn how passkeys work, or read whether browser password managers are safe before deciding which storage model fits.
All managers we score
| Manager | Open src | Self-host | Passkeys | Family | E2EE model | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwarden ↗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Zero-knowledge; key from master password via PBKDF2-SHA256 (600k) or Argon2id | Free (unlimited); Premium $10/yr; Families $40/yr (6 users) |
| Vaultwarden (self-hosted) ↗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Bitwarden-compatible zero-knowledge; you control the server | Free (you provide hosting) |
| KeePassXC ↗ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | Local KDBX 4: ChaCha20/AES-256 + Argon2d; optional key file as 2FA | Free |
| 1Password ↗ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | Zero-knowledge; master password PLUS a 34-char Secret Key never sent to servers | No free tier; Individual $35.88/yr; Families $59.88/yr (5 users) |
| Proton Pass ↗ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | Zero-knowledge; Swiss jurisdiction; integrated email aliasing | Free tier; paid via Proton bundles |
| iCloud Keychain ↗ | — | — | ✓ | — | End-to-end encrypted; Apple does not hold the keys | Free (with Apple devices) |
| Dashlane ↗ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | Zero-knowledge; AES-256, key from master password | No free desktop tier (limited free 25-item); Premium ≈ $40/yr |
| NordPass ↗ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | Zero-knowledge; XChaCha20 encryption | Free (1 device active); Premium ≈ $20/yr |
| Enpass ↗ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Local vault (SQLCipher/AES-256); sync via YOUR cloud (WebDAV/Drive/etc.) | Free (desktop); one-time/sub for mobile+; ≈ $24/yr or lifetime |
| RoboForm ↗ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | Zero-knowledge; AES-256, PBKDF2 | Free (single device, limited); Everywhere ≈ $24/yr |
| Strongbox (KeePass on Apple) ↗ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | Local KDBX (ChaCha20/AES-256 + Argon2); sync via iCloud/Drive of your choice | Free tier; Pro ≈ $20/yr or lifetime |
| Chrome / Google Password Manager ↗ | — | — | ✓ | — | Encrypted in your Google Account; Google controls the key (opt-in on-device encryption available) | Free |