NordPass vs Enpass
NordPass is password manager from the makers of NordVPN with zero-knowledge encryption and passkey support, while Enpass is password manager that stores data locally or in your own cloud — no centralized server. NordPass comes in cheaper, but price alone does not tell the full story. NordPass is built for users wanting an affordable, simple password vault, whereas Enpass targets users wanting offline-first password management.
At a glance
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| Best for | Users wanting an affordable, simple password vault | Users wanting offline-first password management |
| Starting price | $1.49/mo | $23.99/yr |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | — | — |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | — | — |
| Audit | — | ✓ |
| Autofill | ✓ | — |
| Biometrics | — | ✓ |
| Data Breach Scanner | ✓ | — |
| Local Storage | — | ✓ |
| Passkeys | ✓ | — |
| Your Cloud Sync | — | ✓ |
| Zero-Knowledge | ✓ | — |
NordPass
Strengths
- Zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data
- Includes Passkeys as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- Free for 1 device — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes data breach scanner alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
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. NordPass's free plan: Free for 1 device. Enpass's free plan: Free for 25 items. When you outgrow the free tier, NordPass is the cheaper option at $1.49/mo vs. $23.99/yr for Enpass — roughly 1510% less.
Feature gaps: NordPass offers Autofill, Data Breach Scanner and Passkeys that Enpass lacks. Enpass brings Audit, Biometrics and Local Storage that NordPass 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: NordPass's biggest strengths are: zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data. includes passkeys 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 NordPass, 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 NordPass if...
- You need a tool built for users wanting an affordable, simple password vault
- You want to save on per-user costs — NordPass is $22.50/user/mo cheaper
- You specifically need Autofill and Data Breach Scanner
- You care about includes passkeys as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- The free tier works for you: free for 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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