Our verdict · 8.3/10 Excellent
Good value and very easy to roll out. Fewer advanced policies than 1Password or Keeper.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Small businesses wanting simple deployment.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.8/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.4/10).
- Price: From around $2–4 / user / month — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Fewer advanced controls.
What is NordPass?
NordPass Business offers shared vaults, an admin panel, breach monitoring and password health reports, built on XChaCha20 encryption. It is easy to deploy and competitively priced, with SSO on higher tiers.
NordPass is made by Nord Security and is reviewed here as a password manager. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.3 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose NordPass if
- Small businesses wanting simple deployment
- Nord Security customers
- Budget-conscious teams
Not for you if
- Organisations needing advanced policies
- Self-hosting requirements
Key features
Share credentials with groups.
Find weak and reused passwords.
Alerts for exposed data.
Audit actions.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Okta
- Google Workspace
Pros & cons
What we like
- Simple, clean apps
- Competitive pricing
- Breach monitoring
- Independently audited
Watch out for
- Fewer advanced controls
- SSO on higher tiers
- Smaller integration list
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teams | ≈ $23.94 / mo | 10 users, billed annually |
| Business | ≈ $3.99 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | ≈ $5.99 / user / mo | Billed annually |
Pricing watch-out: Teams plan has a fixed user cap.
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.
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% | 7.8 | 2.00 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.6 | 1.30 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 7.6 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 8.6 | 2.60 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 7.4 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 8.3 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Nord Security |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NordPass against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Nord Security’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any password manager
Check NordPass 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.
NordPass alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
1Password Business≈ $20/mo vs $24/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free plan
BitwardenNordPass has no free plan; Bitwarden does - Easier to use1Password BusinessEase-of-use score 9.5 vs 8.8
- Better integrations1Password BusinessIntegrations score 8.6 vs 7.4
- Stronger on security1Password BusinessSecurity & privacy score 9.6 vs 8.6
- Higher overall score1Password BusinessOverall 9.1 vs 8.3
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as NordPass. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Open-source password management with outstanding value and self-hosting.
A polished business password manager with passkeys and dark-web monitoring.
A polished business password manager with strong admin controls and excellent usability.
Featured in: Best Password Managers for Business, Best LastPass Alternatives
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
NordPass FAQ
Who makes NordPass?
Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN and NordLayer.
Is NordPass audited?
Yes, it has undergone independent security audits.
Does NordPass have a free plan?
No, NordPass does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From around $2–4 / user / month (indicative).
Who is NordPass best for?
NordPass is best for: small businesses wanting simple deployment; nord Security customers; budget-conscious teams.
How much does NordPass cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Teams) works out at roughly $24 per month, or about $287 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the NordPass score calculated?
The 8.3/10 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 NordPass?
Popular alternatives include Bitwarden, Dashlane, 1Password Business. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.