{"id":451,"date":"2025-03-18T12:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/?p=4193435"},"modified":"2025-03-18T12:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:43:07","slug":"dashlane-review-2025-features-pricing-and-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tecnoartesanos.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/dashlane-review-2025-features-pricing-and-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Dashlane Review 2025: Features, Pricing, and Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dashlane has become one of the most popular password managers available \u2014 and for good reason. It has top-tier zero-knowledge encryption for its password vault, a ton of convenient usability features, and a very intuitive user-interface.<\/p>\n

While there are more affordable options available, Dashlane\u2019s feature-packed take on password management makes it one of the best all-around choices in the space.<\/p>\n

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Dashlane <\/h3>\n
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Company Size <\/div>\n
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Employees per Company Size<\/p>\n

Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Micro (0-49 Employees), Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees)<\/span> Micro, Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Features<\/p>\n

Automated Provisioning<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus <\/h3>\n
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Company Size <\/div>\n
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Employees per Company Size<\/p>\n

Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Any Company Size<\/span> Any Company Size<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Features<\/p>\n

Access Management, Compliance Management, Credential Management, and more<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Uniqkey – Business Password Manager <\/h3>\n
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Company Size <\/div>\n
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Employees per Company Size<\/p>\n

Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees)<\/span> Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Features<\/p>\n

Activity Monitoring, Automated Provisioning, Dashboard, and more<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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<\/span>Does Dashlane have a free version?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, Dashlane has a free plan. However, it is very limited as it only allows for a maximum of 25 passwords stored in user vaults. This makes it an unrealistic option for people looking to use a free password manager long term, especially since I expect the average user to have more than 25 passwords.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a free password manager to use as your main solution, Bitwarden<\/a> and NordPass<\/a> are two password managers I recommend, as they both have free plans that offer unlimited password storage.<\/p>\n

In May 2024, Dashlane also announced<\/a> that Dashlane Free users who exceeded the 25-password limit would be converted to read-only and would no longer have autofill capabilities unless they upgrade. In my view, this shows that Dashlane is primarily focusing on their paid users and probably have their free plan set up as a test drive tool only. Again, for people looking for a viable, free password manager, there are quality alternatives out there.<\/p>\n

While this is unfortunate, Dashlane does offer a 30-day trial for its Premium plan. This way, you get a clearer picture of Dashlane\u2019s paid features and user experience, without the limitations that come with the free plan.<\/p>\n

For more info, we have a Dashlane Free vs Premium<\/a> feature that dives more extensively into the difference between the two plans.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Dashlane Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dashlane has two subscription tiers for individual and business customers, namely Personal and Business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Personal:<\/b><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Dashlane fast facts<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our rating: 4.4 stars out of 5
Pricing: Starts at $4.99 per month
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  • Secure password vault encryption.<\/li>\n
  • No recorded data breaches.<\/li>\n
  • Well-designed and intuitive user interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Personal plans<\/th>\nFree plan<\/strong><\/th>\nPremium<\/strong><\/th>\nFriends & Family<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Price<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n$4.99 per month (billed annually)<\/td>\n$7.49 per month for up 10 members (billed annually)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No. of devices<\/td>\n1 device<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feature differences<\/td>\nMaximum of 25 passwords, password sharing<\/td>\nUnlimited passwords and passkeys, password sharing, dark web monitor, VPN, real-time phishing alerts<\/td>\nAll Premium features (VPN only for plan admin)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Dashlane\u2019s costs are on the pricier side compared to other password managers. Unfortunately, its Premium plan has raised in price to $4.99 per month compared to its $3.33 monthly price back in 2023. This makes it a fairly pricey option compared to the likes of Bitwarden and Roboform, which have starting plans at $0.83 and $1.66 per month respectively.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not to say that Dashlane doesn\u2019t include features to back up its monthly fee. In fact, its starting plan is fully-featured as it includes unlimited device support, unlimited passwords and passkeys, a dark web monitor, and even a built-in VPN.<\/p>\n

Having a bundled VPN is not something often seen with password managers and a convenient tool that gives Dashlane users additional security. Meanwhile, its Friends and Families plan is also on the expensive end at $7.49 per month. However, it\u2019s important to mention that it\u2019s one of the only password manager family subscriptions that covers 10 people in a single plan. Most other family plans cover 5-6 people, at around $3-6 per user, per month. So in this aspect, I think Dashlane\u2019s Family subscription falls right in the middle compared to other similar offerings.<\/p>\n

Business:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Business plans<\/th>\nStandard<\/strong><\/th>\nBusiness<\/strong><\/th>\nBusiness Plus<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Price<\/td>\n$20 for 10 users (billed annually)<\/td>\n$8 per user, per month (billed annually)<\/td>\n$5 per employee, per month
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Starts at 100 employees <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No. of devices<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feature differences<\/td>\nDark web monitor, password health dashboard, dark web insights<\/td>\nAll Standard features plus VPN, SSO integration, SCRIM Provisioning, SIEM integration<\/td>\nAll Business features plus Credential Risk Detection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Looking into its business subscriptions, Dashlane\u2019s Standard plan at $20 per month for 10 seats is on trend with other password managers\u2019 similar subscriptions. This plan is ideal for small teams that want a centralized password management solution. If you want a more affordable option, NordPass offers a Teams option of $1.79 per user per month, max 10 users, that\u2019s good for two years.<\/p>\n

For businesses, Daslane\u2019s Business tier of $8 per seat per month is a good choice, with all Standard plan features plus single-sign on and SIEM integration included. If the higher price tag is out of your budget, Dashlane now offers a Business Plus plan that\u2019s more affordable at $5 per seat, per month, provided your company has a minimum of 100 users. Both plans provide on-demand phone support, real-time phishing alerts, and their built-in VPN.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Is Dashlane safe?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As it deals with highly sensitive data in passwords, it\u2019s important to know if Dashlane is actually a safe and secure service to use. I\u2019m happy to report that Dashlane checks all of the boxes in terms of security.<\/p>\n

Dashlane operates on zero-knowledge architecture, which means only the user knows their Master Password and the data stored within their vault. It utilizes AES 256-bit encryption, the industry standard encryption algorithm, to encrypt all passwords and credentials in the vault. It even encrypts all the data locally on your device before sending it to Dashlane servers, meaning the password manager doesn\u2019t have access to the unencrypted version of your data.<\/p>\n

I want to reiterate how important it is that even Dashlane itself doesn\u2019t have access to Master Passwords, \u2014 as they\u2019re not stored on any of their servers or systems. This reduces the likelihood that Dashlane users\u2019 credentials get compromised, especially since a user\u2019s master password can theoretically unlock all sensitive credentials and items stored in their password manager.<\/p>\n

As of February 2025, it also appears that Dashlane has not been involved in or had any form of data breach. While we don\u2019t expect companies to be perfect, it\u2019s a good sign for security that Dashlane hasn\u2019t had any such problems since its first password manager release in 2012.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Key features of Dashlane<\/span><\/h2>\n

Outside of the usual password manager features like vault encryption and multi-factor authentication, Dashlane comes with a convenient password history feature, a password health page, and dark web monitoring.<\/p>\n

Password History<\/h3>\n

One of Dashlane\u2019s best features is Password History. This saves any password that\u2019s been generated or changed in Dashlane, even if you weren\u2019t able to save it as a login. This can be a lifesaver if you\u2019ve ever accidentally closed a site or app when making a new log in.<\/p>\n

Dashlane\u2019s Password History feature. Image: Luis Millares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In my testing, the Password History feature was able to save passwords I made for a HubSpot account, even if I wasn\u2019t able to save the login.<\/p>\n

Password Health<\/h3>\n
Password Health dashboard. Image: Luis Millares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I like that Dashlane prioritizes more important accounts in assessing password health, such as banking services and email, as these are more urgent credentials compared to things like a forum or book club account.<\/p>\n

Dark Web Monitoring<\/h3>\n

This is another useful security feature that scans the dark web to check whether anyone has illegally accessed any of your personal credentials.<\/p>\n

Dark Web Scan results. Image: Luis Millares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It alerts the user if any such information appears to be used for unlawful purposes or is involved in a data breach.<\/p>\n

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Dark Web Scan results. Image: Luis Millares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During my testing, I gave Dashlane\u2019s Dark Web Monitoring one of my emails to check, and it provided me with a detailed report of possible breaches<\/p>\n

<\/span>Dashlane authentication and security options<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dashlane offers two-factor authentication that requires a six-digit token whenever you add a new device. 2FA can also be required for specific logins or for the account as a whole. Dashlane also supports face and fingerprint biometric authentication. I added my phone and was able to use facial recognition to unlock Dashlane during my testing.<\/p>\n

Dashlane states that it doesn\u2019t store the Master Password, which is another layer of security as even Dashlane doesn\u2019t have access to a user\u2019s most important password. If you forget your Master Password, Dashlane offers a few recovery options.<\/p>\n

One of the options is a recovery key, which you can generate beforehand to access your vault without a master password. Even with the recovery key, Dashlane requires either email verification or 2FA tokens from an authenticator app \u2014 which is a good safeguard against bad actors that may have the key too.<\/p>\n

Another recovery option is a biometric recovery that\u2019s device-specific and available on the Dashlane mobile app only.<\/p>\n

Dashlane makes it clear that it doesn\u2019t store users\u2019 master passwords and says that if you aren\u2019t able to set a recovery method and forget your master password, your account may have to be reset and all data is lost. In my opinion, this is the way password managers should handle data, assuming the worst possible scenario.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Dashlane interface and performance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dashlane\u2019s main web application is both intuitive and well-designed. It\u2019s got a simple dashboard that performs well and places menus and items where we\u2019d expect them to be.<\/p>\n

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During my testing, I was pleasantly surprised with how well the application ran. Subjectively, I liked Dashlane\u2019s use of large spaces and texts for its menus,<\/span> which helped the app feel less cluttered.<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of its autofill capabilities, Dashlane worked perfectly.<\/span> It was able to consistently fill in my saved passwords within log-in pages and had zero trouble generating passwords for me when I wanted to create a new account. I also didn\u2019t encounter any issues with updating existing login credentials for some of my accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Dashlane mobile app<\/span><\/h2>\n

For the most part, Dashlane\u2019s mobile application inherits the same intuitive and aesthetic user interface of its web application.<\/p>\n

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Dashlane\u2019s mobile interface on Android. Image: Luis Millares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I liked that it doesn\u2019t allow any screenshots out-of-the-box and is something you have to intentionally turn on. This will make it harder for hackers to possibly take a screengrab of your vault and logins.<\/p>\n

I did experience an odd issue when I tried logging in to Dashlane\u2019s mobile app on my Android phone for the first time. After inputting your email and password, Dashlane requires you to provide a 2FA code sent to your email before logging in. When I tried to input my code, the Dashlane app wouldn\u2019t accept it and just kept sending me new codes that didn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

I was able to login after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, so it may have just been a bug. Despite that, it\u2019s still important to note in this review, especially for users who may encounter the same thing.<\/p>\n

SEE: Penetration Testing and Scanning Policy<\/a> (TechRepublic Premium)<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Dashlane pros<\/span><\/h2>\n