Dashlane vs Enpass
Dashlane is password manager with dark web monitoring, VPN, and automatic password changer, while Enpass is password manager that stores data locally or in your own cloud — no centralized server. Dashlane comes in cheaper, but price alone does not tell the full story. Dashlane is built for individuals wanting a polished password manager with vpn, whereas Enpass targets users wanting offline-first password management.
At a glance
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Dashlane
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Enpass
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| Best for | Individuals wanting a polished password manager with VPN | Users wanting offline-first password management |
| Starting price | $4.99/mo | $23.99/yr |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | — | — |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | — | — |
| Audit | — | ✓ |
| Autofill | ✓ | — |
| Biometrics | — | ✓ |
| Dark Web Monitoring | ✓ | — |
| Local Storage | — | ✓ |
| Password Generator | ✓ | — |
| VPN | ✓ | — |
| Your Cloud Sync | — | ✓ |
Dashlane
Strengths
- Password generator creates strong, unique passwords for every account
- Includes Dark Web Monitoring as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- Free for 25 passwords on 1 device — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Established product with 14+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Enpass
Strengths
- Includes Local Storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- Includes Your Cloud Sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- Free for 25 items — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Established product with 12+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
The bottom line
Pricing: Both tools offer free tiers, so you can test each before committing. Dashlane's free plan: Free for 25 passwords on 1 device. Enpass's free plan: Free for 25 items. When you outgrow the free tier, Dashlane is the cheaper option at $4.99/mo vs. $23.99/yr for Enpass — roughly 380% less.
Feature gaps: Dashlane offers Autofill, Dark Web Monitoring and Password Generator that Enpass lacks. Enpass brings Audit, Biometrics and Local Storage that Dashlane does not have.
Team fit: Both tools target individuals teams, so the decision hinges on features and workflow fit rather than scale.
Where each tool shines: Dashlane's biggest strengths are: password generator creates strong, unique passwords for every account. includes dark web monitoring as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows. Enpass's biggest strengths are: includes local storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows. includes your cloud sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows.
Watch out for: With Dashlane, users commonly note that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade. With Enpass, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.
Choose Dashlane if...
- You need a tool built for individuals wanting a polished password manager with vpn
- You want to save on per-user costs — Dashlane is $19.00/user/mo cheaper
- You specifically need Autofill and Dark Web Monitoring
- You care about includes dark web monitoring as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- The free tier works for you: free for 25 passwords on 1 device
Choose Enpass if...
- You need a tool built for users wanting offline-first password management
- You specifically need Audit and Biometrics
- You care about includes your cloud sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- The free tier works for you: free for 25 items
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