Our verdict · 8.4/10 Excellent
A strong, easy-to-use option with good security insights. Pricier than Bitwarden, and the free personal plan is gone.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Small teams wanting a flat price.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.8/10). Weakest: Value for money (7.6/10).
- Price: From around $20 / month for 10 seats or $8 / user / month — free trial available.
- Watch out for: More expensive than some rivals.
What is Dashlane?
Dashlane offers business password management with an admin console, SSO integration, passkey support, dark-web monitoring and phishing alerts. It has moved to a browser-first experience and offers a flat-price plan for small teams.
Dashlane is made by Dashlane and is reviewed here as a password manager. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.4 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Dashlane if
- Small teams wanting a flat price
- Businesses wanting dark-web alerts
- Passkey adopters
Not for you if
- Budget-first buyers
- Teams wanting self-hosting
Key features
Policies, groups and reporting.
Alerts for exposed credentials.
Store and use passkeys.
Integration with identity providers.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- Google Workspace
- Duo
Pros & cons
What we like
- Clean, easy interface
- Dark-web monitoring
- Passkey support
- SSO on Business
Watch out for
- More expensive than some rivals
- Browser-first may not suit all
- Fewer advanced controls than leaders
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ≈ $20 / mo | Up to 10 seats, billed annually |
| Business | ≈ $8 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Quote |
Pricing watch-out: Standard plan covers a fixed number of seats.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 31, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 31, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.4 | 2.10 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 7.6 | 1.10 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 8.8 | 2.60 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 8.0 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 8.4 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Dashlane against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Dashlane’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any password manager
Check Dashlane against the same list we use for every password manager — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Shared vaults with granular permissions
- Admin policies and reporting
- SSO / directory integration if needed
- Passkey support
- Published third-party audits
See every ranked option in Password Managers.
Dashlane alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Has a free plan
BitwardenDashlane has no free plan; Bitwarden does - Easier to use
1Password BusinessEase-of-use score 9.5 vs 8.8 - Better integrations1Password BusinessIntegrations score 8.6 vs 8.0
- Stronger on security1Password BusinessSecurity & privacy score 9.6 vs 8.8
- Higher overall score1Password BusinessOverall 9.1 vs 8.4
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Dashlane. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
A polished business password manager with strong admin controls and excellent usability.
Open-source password management with outstanding value and self-hosting.
Enterprise-grade password management with compliance and privileged access add-ons.
Head-to-head comparisons
Featured in: Best Password Managers for Business, Best LastPass Alternatives, 1Password vs Bitwarden vs Keeper vs Dashlane
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Dashlane FAQ
Does Dashlane still have a free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free personal plan; business plans have trials.
Does Dashlane support passkeys?
Yes.
Does Dashlane have a free plan?
No, Dashlane does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From around $20 / month for 10 seats or $8 / user / month (indicative).
Who is Dashlane best for?
Dashlane is best for: small teams wanting a flat price; businesses wanting dark-web alerts; passkey adopters.
How much does Dashlane cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Standard) works out at roughly $20 per month, or about $240 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Dashlane score calculated?
The 8.4/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Dashlane?
Popular alternatives include 1Password Business, Bitwarden, Keeper Business. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.