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Last updated: 20 September 2023
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Password managers keep your collection of usernames, passwords and associated websites in a secure digital vault. We test and review the latest versions to help you find out which password managers:

  • are the easiest to use on desktop and mobile
  • can easily sync passwords across desktop and mobile devices
  • have the best security features.
 

Our test covers password managers that work with Windows 10 using Chrome, as well as iOS and Android devices, plus we tell you which ones work with Linux and other popular web browsers.

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Our interactive comparison tool helps you find out which password managers have useful additional features such as a password generator, security warnings, security assessments, two-factor authentication and a portable USB version.

We also give you good and bad points for each program, and our Recommended list will quickly show you which models come out on top.

For more information on what to look for in a password manager, check out our password managers buying guide.

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Ease of use score

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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).

Password management score

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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.

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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.

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1Password Individual

RECOMMENDED
1Password Individual
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$61
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

77 %
Ease of use score 67%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 87%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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4.8 (5 member reviews)
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Dashlane Advanced

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Dashlane Advanced
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$53
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

77 %
Ease of use score 70%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 83%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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5 (3 member reviews)
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Google Password Manager

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Google Password Manager
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$0.00
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

75 %
Ease of use score 68%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 80%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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3 (1 member review)
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Bitdefender Password Manager Individual

Bitdefender Password Manager Individual
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$31
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

74 %
Ease of use score 64%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 83%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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Enpass Individual

Enpass Individual
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$36
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

74 %
Ease of use score 65%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 83%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 80%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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LastPass Personal Premium

LastPass Personal Premium
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$59
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

74 %
Ease of use score 64%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 83%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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What encryption level does the program claim to run?
2.5 (6 member reviews)
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NordPass Premium

NordPass Premium
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$49
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

74 %
Ease of use score 63%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 83%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim XChaCha20
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2.5 (2 member reviews)
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Bitwarden Premium

Bitwarden Premium
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$16.00
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

72 %
Ease of use score 64%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 77%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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3.6 (5 member reviews)
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Norton Password Manager

Norton Password Manager
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$0.00
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

70 %
Ease of use score 66%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 70%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim N/A
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Keeper Personal

Keeper Personal
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$57
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

64 %
Ease of use score 55%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 68%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 90%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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KeePass Password Safe

KeePass Password Safe
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$0.00
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Purchase price in Australian dollars as of July 2023 for a 12-month subscription across multiple devices (premium version), including any bank fees where applicable. US prices have been converted to Australian dollars where applicable. Some programs offer cheaper-per-unit 'family pricing' for multiple users. Some programs offer a free version that may be limited in features or limited to a single device.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, our overall score, is made up of the ease of use score (50%), password management score (40%) and sync score (10%). It represents how the program works across the board on multiple platforms – Windows/Web, Android, and iOS.

61 %
Ease of use score 58%
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We look at how easy the password manager is to use by assessing: installation (20%), capture (30%), using passwords (30%), and categorisation and maintenance (20%).
Password management score 63%
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How the software rates for password management overall. The desktop platform is used to judge password generators and changing of passwords, as many apps tell you to change passwords via a web browser. Password changes initiated on Android and iOS apps often take you to or tell you to use the main website, therefore we only judge password changes made through Chrome.
Sync score 70%
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How well the software syncs passwords across devices. The maximum score for sync is 90%, which is given if the sync is automatic, and the score reduces depending on how many steps are required to enable sync, and how easy those steps are to follow.
Encryption claim AES-256
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What encryption level does the program claim to run?
4 (3 member reviews)
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