What is the difference between NordPass and Keeper?

NordPass is best for Users wanting an affordable, simple password vault, while Keeper is best for Businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance. NordPass starts at $1.49/mo and Keeper starts at $2.92/mo.

Is NordPass or Keeper cheaper?

NordPass starts at $1.49/mo with a free tier. Keeper starts at $2.92/mo.

Is there a free alternative to Keeper?

Yes, NordPass offers a free tier (Free for 1 device).

NordPass vs Keeper

NordPass is password manager from the makers of NordVPN with zero-knowledge encryption and passkey support, while Keeper is enterprise password manager with zero-knowledge encryption, compliance reporting, and SSO. 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 Keeper targets businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance.

At a glance

	NordPass	Keeper
Best for	Users wanting an affordable, simple password vault	Businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance
Starting price	$1.49/mo	$2.92/mo
Free tier	✓	—
Open source	—	—
Free tier available	✓	—
Open source	—	—
Autofill	✓	—
Compliance	—	✓
Data Breach Scanner	✓	—
Passkeys	✓	—
SSO	—	✓
Secure File Storage	—	✓
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

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Keeper

Strengths

Zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data
Includes Compliance as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Affordable at $2.92/mo — one of the lower-priced options in the password manager category
Established product with 15+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

No free plan — you need to pay $2.92/mo from day one to use it
Enterprise-focused design means the interface can feel heavy for smaller teams
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
Overkill for freelancers or small teams who need something lightweight

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The bottom line

Pricing: NordPass starts at $1.49/mo. Keeper starts at $2.92/mo. NordPass is the more affordable option.

Feature gaps: NordPass offers Autofill, Data Breach Scanner and Passkeys that Keeper lacks. Keeper brings Compliance, SSO and Secure File Storage that NordPass does not have. Both share Zero-Knowledge.

Team fit: NordPass is geared toward individual users and small setups, while Keeper is aimed at enterprise teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

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. Keeper's biggest strengths are: zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data. includes compliance 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 Keeper, the main complaint is that no free plan — you need to pay $2.92/mo from day one to use it.

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 $1.43/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
Your team size fits the individuals profile NordPass is designed for

Choose Keeper if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance
You specifically need Compliance and SSO
You care about includes compliance as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Your team size fits the enterprise profile Keeper is designed for