The best password managers
The top 3 according to 170 votes from people: 1Password · NordPass · Proton Pass. (Updated Feb 9, 2026.)
The password managers that keep coming out on top in independent tests from PCWorld, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Security.org and CyberInsider, with what each does best.
Top 10
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1
1Password
Tom's Guide's overall pick: polished apps on every platform, Travel Mode and Watchtower breach alerts.
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NordPass
From the makers of NordVPN; called the best choice for most people in several tests, with XChaCha20 encryption.
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Proton Pass
From Swiss company Proton; recommended as the best free option, with built-in email aliases.
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Bitwarden
Open-source and independently audited, with a free plan that allows unlimited passwords on unlimited devices.
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5
Keeper
Strong on security and business features, with encrypted messaging and file storage.
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Dashlane
Easy to use, with phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring in its paid plans.
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Apple Passwords
Apple's free built-in manager, with its own app since iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.
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Google Password Manager
Built into Chrome and Android, free, with password checkup for leaked passwords.
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9
RoboForm
One of the oldest (1999) and cheapest, praised for filling in long web forms.
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10
Enpass
Stores your vault in your own cloud (Dropbox, OneDrive…) instead of the company's servers.
Candidates
They don't make it into the top 10… yet. Vote for them to move them up.
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KeePassXC
Free, open-source and offline: your encrypted database stays on your own computer.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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Comments (6)
putting Google Password Manager on a 'best' list is a stretch
1Password's family plan is worth it, my parents can actually use it.
Bitwarden free tier is better than most paid managers. Switched from LastPass after the breach and never looked back.
Same here. LastPass not even being on this list says a lot.
KeePassXC if you don't want anything in the cloud. Sync the file with Syncthing and you're done.
Is Proton Pass good enough yet? Already pay for Proton Mail