Dashlane is a premium password manager and digital identity protection tool available on all major platforms. Beyond password storage, Dashlane offers dark web monitoring, a built-in VPN, real-time breach alerts, and an Identity Restoration service. It targets both individuals and businesses, with its business plan offering admin controls, SSO integration, and employee password health reporting.
Dashlane
Password manager with built-in VPN and dark web monitoring.
Best for: Users who want a password manager with built-in VPN and comprehensive identity monitoring.
- Free plan
4.4/5 ratingEditorial score 84/100dashlane.com
The editorial note
What to know about Dashlane
Is it right for you?
Who Dashlane suits
Choose it if
- Users who want a password manager with built-in VPN and comprehensive identity monitoring.
Look elsewhere if
- Budget-conscious users who want open-source transparency — Bitwarden is free, open-source, and self-hostable with comparable security
What you get
Key features
- Password vault with AES-256 encryption
- Autofill for logins, forms, and payments
- Dark web monitoring
- Passkey support
- Built-in VPN (Premium)
- Password Health score
- Secure notes and ID storage
- Business admin console and SSO
Works with
Integrations8
ChromeFirefoxSafariEdgeiOSAndroidOkta (SSO)Azure AD
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | FreeBilled monthly | Up to 25 passwords on 1 device, autofill, password health score |
| Premium | $4.99 / monthBilled monthly | Unlimited passwords, unlimited devices, VPN, dark web monitoring, password sharing |
| Teams | $5 / user / monthBilled monthly | Admin console, SSO, SCIM provisioning, team sharing, activity logs |
| Business | $8 / user / monthBilled monthly | Everything in Teams plus free family plans for each employee |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built-in VPN included in Premium plans — added security value
- Dark web monitoring alerts you when your email appears in breaches
- Zero-knowledge architecture — Dashlane never sees your passwords
- Business plan with SSO, admin controls, and employee security reporting
- Autofill works reliably across browsers and mobile apps
Cons
- More expensive than Bitwarden and 1Password for equivalent features
- VPN is limited — not as capable as a dedicated VPN service
- Free plan limits to 25 passwords and one device
- Some users report occasional autofill glitches in complex web forms
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- dashlane.com
The verdict
Our take on Dashlane
The most feature-rich password manager — built-in VPN and identity monitoring justify the premium for security-focused individuals.
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