Dashlane dropped its free plan in September 2025. Don’t panic! Here are 5 excellent Dashlane alternatives, free and paid, to migrate your passwords without losing security or features.
Why look for a Dashlane alternative
Dashlane Premium now costs at least €4.99 a month, or €60 a year, for features others offer for free. This price increase is pushing many users towards more affordable solutions.
The limitations of the former free plan included: a maximum of 50 passwords, a single synced device and no secure sharing. These restrictions already made the experience frustrating for many users.
Advantages of the alternatives: substantial savings, often more free features, a sometimes more intuitive interface and, for some open-source solutions, full transparency of the code.
Migration is simpler than it looks: all modern password managers import directly from Dashlane in a few clicks, preserving your existing data and organisation.
Bitwarden: the best free alternative
Bitwarden Free offers: unlimited passwords, unlimited multi-device sync, a robust password generator, sharing limited to 2 users and two-factor authentication.
A clean, modern interface, native apps on every system (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android) and efficient browser extensions. Being open source guarantees transparency in its encryption.
Importing from Dashlane: Settings → Tools → Import data → Select “Dashlane” → Upload the export file. Full migration in under 5 minutes.
Bitwarden Premium (only $10 a year) adds 1 GB of file storage, advanced security reports, built-in TOTP authentication and priority support. Unbeatable value for money.
1Password: premium but excellent
1Password ($36 a year) has the most polished user interface on the market. Ideal if you value user experience and are willing to pay for quality.
Unique features: Travel Mode (automatically hides sensitive data at borders), Watchtower (data breach monitoring) and native SSH integration for developers.
Assisted migration: dedicated human support for importing from Dashlane, personalised onboarding and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Exemplary customer service, available 24/7.
Family plan ($60 a year) for 5 users, including 1 GB of document storage per person and unlimited sharing of secure vaults between family members.
KeePass: a free local solution
KeePass stores everything locally on your computer, with no cloud sync by default. Perfect for users who prioritise absolute privacy for their data.
Advantages: completely free, no limits, no subscription, full control over your data, plugins that extend its features and military-grade AES-256 encryption.
Drawbacks: a less modern interface, manual sync between devices, a steeper learning curve and no official mobile apps (third-party clients are available).
Optimal setup: KeePass + the KeeAgent (SSH) and KeeFox (browser) plugins + syncing the database file via Dropbox or Google Drive. Maximum flexibility for advanced users.
Keeper: reinforced security
Keeper ($35 a year) focuses on enterprise-grade security: zero-knowledge architecture, annual security audit, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance and data breach protection.
An intuitive interface close to Dashlane’s, simplified migration, live chat support and efficient native apps. A natural alternative for former Dashlane users.
Business features: secure team sharing, granular access management and detailed usage reports. You can move up to the business plans without changing interface.
Family plan ($75 a year) for 5 users with 10 GB of secure storage, dark web monitoring and premium support. Competitive with 1Password in the family segment.
NordPass: ease of use
NordPass ($36 a year), developed by the NordVPN team, focuses on ease of use and integration with the Nord security ecosystem (VPN, antivirus).
Strengths: a clean interface, one-click Dashlane import, automatic data breach detection, instant sync and smooth mobile apps.
A free plan that is limited but functional: 3 devices, unlimited passwords and a built-in generator. Enough to try it out before moving to premium.
Attractive bundles: NordPass + NordVPN + NordLocker (encrypted storage) from $60 a year. A complete security ecosystem for users looking for an all-in-one solution.
Step-by-step migration from Dashlane
Export your data: Dashlane → Settings → Secure export → unencrypted CSV (temporary). Keep this file on a secure medium and delete it after the migration.
Test your alternative in parallel for a few days before cancelling Dashlane. Check that all your passwords have been imported correctly and work.
Switch over gradually: start with the least critical accounts, then migrate completely once you are happy with the new solution.
Cancel Dashlane only once you have confirmed that your new manager works perfectly on all the devices you use every day.
In the end, the end of Dashlane’s free plan is an opportunity to discover solutions that are often better and cheaper!
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