Head-to-head
1Password vs Dashlane
Two premium managers with different angles: the polished vault specialist against the all-in-one security bundle.
Our pick
Our picks
1PasswordAgileBits Inc.
1Password
The most polished password manager there is.
Our picks
DashlaneDashlane Inc.
Dashlane
The complete manager with a VPN and dark web monitoring built in.
1PasswordDashlane
Our score4.7 / 54.3 / 5
PriceFrom $3.99/moFrom $4.99/mo
Free planNoNo
Best forFamilies and power usersAll-in-one security
CategoryTop picksTop picks
ProviderAgileBits Inc.Dashlane Inc.
Our verdict
Dashlane throws in a lot: dark web monitoring and even a simple VPN, and its ten-person family plan is cheap per head. But as a password manager itself, 1Password is the better product: nicer apps, the extra Secret Key, and the best family management with recovery for forgotten master passwords. If you mostly want an excellent vault, pick 1Password; if you will genuinely use Dashlane's extras, it is a decent bundle.
“The most polished apps we tested, thoughtful family sharing, and an extra secret key on top of your master password. Slightly pricier since March 2026, but still the best overall experience.”Editorial team, on 1Password
“A complete bundle with dark web monitoring and even a simple VPN. On the pricey side, though, and the free plan disappears for good in September 2026.”Editorial team, on Dashlane