Dashlane vs NordPass: Which Password Manager Should Your Team Use?

A side-by-side comparison of Dashlane and NordPass for small teams, covering pricing, security features, admin controls, and migration steps.

Updated 2026-10 · 2026

Dashlane

All-in-one password manager with built-in VPN and dark web monitoring

$4/seat/month (Team, min 10 seats, billed annually); $8/seat/month (Business, billed annually)/user/month

Strengths

+Dark web monitoring with alerts baked into every paid plan
+Built-in VPN (via Hotspot Shield) on Premium and Business tiers
+Polished autofill that handles complex forms reliably

Weaknesses

-Free plan is capped at 1 device and 25 passwords, unusable for teams
-More expensive than NordPass at every tier
-No native Linux desktop app

Best for

Teams that want an all-in-one security suite with VPN and dark web monitoring bundled into the password manager.

NordPass

Password manager for teams to securely store and share credentials

$1.79/user/month (Business, billed annually)/user/month

Strengths

+Significantly cheaper than Dashlane at the business tier
+XChaCha20 encryption, a newer and faster standard than AES-256
+Unlimited devices even on the free plan

Weaknesses

-Fewer granular admin permissions than Dashlane Business
-Smaller third-party integration ecosystem
-No bundled VPN on the password manager plan itself

Best for

Budget-conscious small teams that want unlimited devices and strong encryption without paying for extras they won't use.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Dashlane	NordPass
Free plan	1 device, 25 passwords	Unlimited passwords, 1 device
Business plan starting price	$8/seat/month (billed annually)	$1.79/user/month (billed annually)
Team/lower-tier plan	$4/seat/month (Team, min 10 seats)	Not applicable, one business tier
Encryption standard	AES-256	XChaCha20
Password sharing	Yes, with permission controls	Yes, via shared folders
SSO integration	Yes (Business plan, SAML)	Yes (Business plan, Azure AD, Okta, Google Workspace)
Dark web monitoring	Yes, included on paid plans	Data breach scanner on paid plans
Built-in VPN	Yes, on Premium/Business	No
Admin console / activity logs	Yes, detailed reporting	Yes, more limited reporting
Device limit on paid plans	Unlimited	Unlimited
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera
Family plan add-on	Yes, $7.49/month	Yes, included in NordPass Premium family tier

The Verdict

Dashlane is the stronger pick if you want a bundled VPN and the most mature admin console, and you're fine paying more for it. NordPass covers the same core password security — sharing, SSO, breach monitoring — at roughly a quarter of Dashlane's business price, which makes it the more rational default for most small teams. Unless your team specifically needs Dashlane's VPN or its deeper reporting, NordPass wins on value.

How to switch from Dashlane to NordPass

1In Dashlane, go to Settings > Export Data and export your vault as an 'Unsecured CSV' file, which Dashlane generates with your logins, notes, and card data.
2Create your NordPass Business account, add team members as users, then go to Settings > Import Data, select 'Dashlane' from the source list, and upload the CSV file.
3Review the imported items in NordPass for duplicates or formatting issues, then organize them into Shared Folders that match your team's access structure.
4Recreate any shared vault permissions from Dashlane by assigning the right team members to each NordPass shared folder.
5If you're on NordPass Business, connect SSO (Azure AD, Okta, or Google Workspace) under admin settings to match your previous Dashlane SSO setup.
6Have the team install the NordPass browser extension and apps, confirm autofill works on key internal tools, then remove the Dashlane extension and cancel Dashlane licenses on a set cutover date.

Dashlane vs NordPass: common questions

How do I export my passwords from Dashlane?+

In the Dashlane desktop app or web vault, go to Settings > Export Data and choose either 'Unsecured CSV' or 'Secured, encrypted archive.' The CSV option is the one you'll use for migration since most password managers, including NordPass, import from CSV. Delete the CSV file immediately after import since it's stored in plain text.

What do I lose moving from Dashlane to NordPass?+

You lose the bundled VPN and Dashlane's more granular admin permission settings and reporting detail. You also give up any custom integrations built around Dashlane's API or browser extension behavior, so plan to retest autofill on your team's key internal tools after switching.

Is NordPass's free plan enough for a small team?+

No. The free plan is single-user with no sharing, admin console, or team provisioning, so it only works for solo use. For any team beyond one person you'll need the NordPass Business plan, which still costs far less than Dashlane's equivalent tier.

Does NordPass integrate with the tools we already use?+

NordPass Business supports SSO with Azure AD, Okta, and Google Workspace, and has browser extensions for all major browsers plus desktop and mobile apps. It doesn't have a broad third-party integration marketplace like some larger IT security suites, so check your specific SSO or SCIM provisioning needs before committing.

How does the cost compare over 3 years for a 10-person team?+

NordPass Business at $1.79/user/month comes to about $644 over 3 years for 10 seats. Dashlane's Business plan at $8/seat/month comes to about $2,880 for the same period, and even the lower Team tier at $4/seat/month runs about $1,440. That's a $800-$2,200 difference depending on which Dashlane tier you're comparing against.