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A password manager is one of the simplest ways to protect your crypto and bank accounts. It lets you use a long, unique password on every exchange and email account, so one leaked password can’t unlock the rest. This guide compares three options. Prices and features change, so confirm them with the vendor before you buy.

At a glance

  NordPass RoboForm Proton Pass
Free plan Yes: unlimited passwords and passkeys, one user Yes: unlimited passwords, one device at a time Yes: unlimited logins, up to 10 email aliases, sync
Paid plan from* About $1.59 to $1.89 per month (billed 1 or 2 years upfront) About $0.99 per month About $2.99 per month (billed yearly)
Encryption XChaCha20, zero-knowledge AES-256, zero-knowledge Zero-knowledge, open-source apps
Independent audit Cure53; SOC 2 Type 2 reported Secfault Security (2023 report) Public independent audit
Family plan Up to 6 users Up to 5 users Up to 6 users

*Prices as reported by Security.org in March and April 2026, not today’s prices. Check the vendor’s page before buying.

NordPass

Good for: people who want passkey support on a free plan and a modern encryption design.

  • Strengths: passkeys on every plan, including free; XChaCha20 encryption with a zero-knowledge design; independent audit by Cure53; email masking and breach monitoring on paid plans.
  • Weaknesses: paid plans are billed one or two years upfront (no monthly option); no phone support; reviewers found account deletion awkward; the free plan leaves out breach scanning and email masking.

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RoboForm

Good for: budget-minded users who also want strong form filling (addresses, cards, IDs).

  • Strengths: the lowest listed paid price of the three; AES-256 with zero-knowledge design; strong form filling; secure folder sharing and emergency access on paid plans; a 30-day Premium trial for new accounts.
  • Weaknesses: the free plan works on one device at a time and has no sharing; the desktop app lacks some features, according to reviewers; sharing only works with other RoboForm users; we could not confirm passkey support from our sources, so check with RoboForm if that matters to you.

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Proton Pass

Good for: people who value open-source code and email aliases, or already use Proton.

  • Strengths: open-source apps and a public independent audit; email aliases (10 on free, unlimited on paid); a built-in authenticator for two-factor codes and dark web monitoring on paid plans.
  • Weaknesses: costs more than NordPass and RoboForm; no emergency access yet (Proton has said it is planned); support is by guides and email, with no live chat; several useful features are paid-only; we could not confirm passkey support from our sources.

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How to choose

  • Lowest cost: RoboForm has the lowest listed paid price.
  • Passkeys on a free plan: NordPass includes them on every plan.
  • Open source and email aliases: Proton Pass.

Other well-known options include Bitwarden and 1Password. We have no affiliate relationship with them and don’t review them here.

Before you buy

  • Check the current price and billing terms on the vendor’s own page.
  • Check whether the plan you want includes passkeys, sharing and breach alerts.
  • Read the vendor’s latest audit or security page.

Safe setup in five steps

  1. Install the desktop app and the browser extension.
  2. Create a long, unique master passphrase and don’t reuse it anywhere.
  3. Turn on two-factor authentication, ideally with a hardware key.
  4. Import your logins, turn on breach alerts, and replace weak or reused passwords.
  5. Use passkeys where they are supported.

FAQ

Should I store my crypto seed phrase in a password manager?
No. Keep recovery phrases offline, written down and stored securely. See Seed phrase do’s and don’ts.

Is it safe to store two-factor codes in the same manager?
It’s convenient, but it puts your passwords and codes in one place. For your most important accounts, consider a separate authenticator or a hardware key.

Are browser password vaults enough?
They’re better than reusing passwords, but dedicated managers usually offer more security, sharing and monitoring options.

Sources (checked October 2026)

Education only, not financial, legal or tax advice. Last checked October 2026.

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