Passwords & Security

Alternatives to password managers like 1Password, LastPass, and Dashlane. Find open-source and self-hosted tools for secure password management.

Popular Passwords & Security Tools

1Password

Password manager for individuals, families, and businesses

$2.99/mo Individual
  • ✗ No free tier — competitors like Bitwarden offer free plans
  • ✗ Subscription-only model — no one-time purchase option

LastPass

Password manager with vault storage and secure sharing

Free (1 device type)
  • ✗ Major security breaches in 2022-2023 eroded user trust
  • ✗ Free plan restricted to a single device type (mobile OR desktop)

Alternatives in Passwords & Security

Bitwarden

Open-source password manager with free unlimited vault and cross-device sync

Freemium

Free plan with unlimited passwords. Premium $1.65/mo. Families $3.99/mo for 6 users.

  • ✓ Open-source with public security audits
  • ✓ Free plan includes unlimited passwords and cross-device sync
  • ✓ Self-hostable for full data sovereignty

KeePassXC

Fully offline, open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and no cloud dependency

Open Source

Completely free and open-source. No accounts, subscriptions, or cloud services required.

  • ✓ AES-256 encrypted local database with no cloud dependency
  • ✓ ANSSI-certified security with YubiKey and TOTP support
  • ✓ Browser integration and SSH agent built in

Proton Pass

End-to-end encrypted password manager from Proton with built-in email aliases

Freemium

Free plan with unlimited passwords. Pass Plus at $2.49/mo. Family plan at $4.99/mo for 6 users.

  • ✓ End-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge architecture
  • ✓ Built-in email aliases to protect your real email address
  • ✓ Part of Proton ecosystem with Mail, VPN, Drive, and Calendar