These Are the Best Password Managers in 2025

Bitwarden offers clients for every major browser and operating system, all of which integrate well with its host browsers and operating systems.

The application also offers an extremely generous free version—one with with essentially no limitations. The paid subscription starts at $10 per year, which is among the most affordable on the market, and adds vital features including security reports and emergency access for your loved ones.

With browser extensions for every major web browser and applications for your mobile device and computer, you can run Bitwarden everywhere. Syncing is unlimited, even in the free version. Even better: Bitwarden is completely open source, meaning if you wanted to run it on a server you control, that’s a possibility. The downside, when compared to some of the other options in this article, is that Bitwarden can be a little on the technical side, but that’s less true now than it was a few years ago. Bitwarden is, in my opinion, the first password manager most people should consider right now.

If Bitwarden feels a little too technical for you and you don’t mind paying a little in exchange for some polish, 1Password is a solid option. This is a password manager built with ease of use in mind. There’s no free version, which is a downside, but there’s a two week free trial if you want to get an idea of how the application works.

A standout feature is the emergency kit, a PDF that includes all the information you need in order to access your passwords. The idea is that you print it and put it somewhere secure in case there’s an emergency—anyone who has had to navigate the online life of a loved one during a crisis will appreciate this. Another great feature is the Watchtower, which monitors your online accounts for leaks and lets you know if a particular password is compromised. 1Password starts at $35.88/year—you don’t need a credit card for the free trial, so give it a spin if you want something easy to use.

Apple has long offered password syncing between devices, but only recently finally launched a dedicated password application. There are a bunch of quality of life features here, including the ability to set up shared folders of passwords, which is handy when you share an account (like Netflix, etc.) with others. You might think you need a Mac to use this, but that’s not true—Apple Passwords works on Windows if you install iCloud on your PC, and there are even browser extensions. The only requirement is that you own at least one Apple device. There’s no Android version, which isn’t surprising, but if you want something truly cross-platform, this isn’t it. Otherwise, though, Apple Passwords is a solid choice.

NordPass has great reviews across the internet, and it’s not hard to see why. The application offers great extensions for every major browser and applications for all major operating systems, all of which work seamlessly. There’s also a lot of great importing options, meaning you’ll be able to grab passwords from other services fairly quickly.

The main downside is the free version, which is limited to only a single device—that makes it near-useless. Still, with subscriptions starting at $23.88/year, it’s hard to complain too much. A notable paid feature is that stored credit cards and email addresses are monitored, meaning you’ll find out if they’re included in any breaches. The application also offers solid emergency access tools. Note that if you’re already a NordVPN user, NordPass is included in the $71.88/year Nord Plus plan.

Proton, based in Switzerland, offers privacy-oriented email, calendar, and cloud storage tools, all of which are known for being well-designed alternatives with fairly generous free versions.

It’s no surprise, then, that its password manager Proton Pass is also all of those things. Set up an account and you can start storing passwords immediately. The application and browser extensions are all well designed and easy to use. The paid subscription, which starts at $29.88 per year, adds dark web monitoring, the ability to attach files, and the ability to store credit cards. It’s worth noting that Proton Pass is included in the $119.88 per year Proton Unlimited package, so be sure to look into Proton Pass if you’re already paying for that.

One down side to keep in mind is that, as of this writing, Proton Pass does not include any kind of emergency access feature (it’s planned to launch later this year).