Comparisons
Which password manager
should you choose in 2026?
Inlockly side by side with the most popular password managers and the tools built into your phone and browser. The same criteria, honest conclusions - including where others come out ahead.
Security built in from the ground up.
Explore security01 / Key criteria
Every option
in one table.
Eight questions worth asking before you choose. You will find the details on each comparison page.
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| Criterion | Inlockly | 1Password | Bitwarden | LastPass | NordPass | Dashlane | Keeper | Apple Passwords | Browser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A free plan for everyday use | YesUnlimited passwords, 1 device | No14-day trial | YesUnlimited devices | PartlyOne device type | PartlyOne session at a time | NoRetired in 2025 | Partly1 phone, 10 items | YesBuilt in | YesBuilt in |
| Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android | YesApps and extensions | Yes | Yes | PartlyNo Linux app | Yes | PartlyBrowser only on desktop | Yes | PartlyNo Android or Linux | PartlyWithin one browser |
| Vault recovery if you forget your master password | YesRecovery key on every plan | PartlyEmergency Kit; family organizer | PartlyTrusted contact only (Premium) | YesVia the mobile app | YesRecovery code | YesAccount recovery key | YesRecovery phrase | YesVia Apple Account recovery | YesVia your browser account |
| 2FA codes (TOTP) in the vault | YesFrom the Personal plan | Yes | YesOn Premium | PartlySeparate app | YesOn Premium | Yes | Yes | Yes | NoExcept Safari |
| Breach alerts included in the plan | YesFrom the Personal plan | YesWatchtower | PartlyManual reports | YesOn Premium | YesOn Premium | Yes | PartlyPaid add-on | Yes | YesChrome, Edge |
| Sharing with people who don't have an account | YesSecure link | Yes | YesBitwarden Send | No | No | No | YesOne-Time Share | No | No |
| Family plan with an admin dashboard | Yes5 people | Yes5 people | Yes6 people | Yes6 people | Partly6 accounts, no dashboard | Yes10 people | Yes5 people | PartlyGroups, no dashboard | PartlyGoogle family group |
| Business plans | YesTeams, businesses, Enterprise | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
02 / Detailed comparisons
Choose what to compare Inlockly with.
Inlockly vs 1Password
Mature and feature-rich, but with no free plan and a higher price.
See the comparisonInlockly vs Bitwarden
Affordable and open source, but more technical. Breach checks only as manual reports.
See the comparisonInlockly vs LastPass
A free plan limited to one device type. In the background - the 2022 vault breach.
See the comparisonInlockly vs NordPass
Modern and fast, but the free plan works on only one device at a time.
See the comparisonInlockly vs Dashlane
No free plan since 2025 and no desktop app. A VPN bundled in, at a higher price.
See the comparisonInlockly vs Keeper
Feature-rich, but breach alerts are a paid add-on and the free version holds 10 items.
See the comparisonInlockly or Apple Passwords
Convenient on iPhone and Mac, but no Android, no Linux, and no business plans.
See the comparisonInlockly or Browser password managers
Free and at hand, but locked into one browser. No sharing, no history, no 2FA codes.
See the comparison
03 / How to choose
What to look for
in a password manager.
On-device encryption
Look for a zero-knowledge model: data is encrypted before it leaves your phone or computer. The provider should not be able to read it.
All your devices
A password manager locked into one ecosystem stops helping the moment you switch phones or browsers. Check for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
What if you forget your master password
With zero-knowledge encryption, the provider can't reset your password for you. What matters is whether you have your own way back in - like a recovery key.
Password health checks
Weak, reused, and stolen passwords are the most common way in. Check whether breach alerts are included or sold as an add-on.
Sharing without compromises
Shared vaults for your family and a secure link for someone without an account replace passwords sent over text or email.
Where your data lives
Inlockly stores data in the EU, under GDPR. Combined with zero-knowledge encryption, that means a clear answer to who can access your vault - and where it sits.
04 / Good to know
Questions about choosing
a password manager.
Is a password manager safer than saving passwords in my browser?
Browsers do encrypt saved passwords, but they are tied to their own ecosystem and rarely offer sharing, 2FA codes, or change history. A password manager with zero-knowledge encryption works in every browser and app, and your data is only decrypted on your device. See the details in Inlockly vs. browser password managers.
Is a free password manager good enough?
For one person on one device - often, yes. The Inlockly Free plan includes unlimited passwords, a generator, autofill, and import. A paid plan makes sense when you use several devices, want 2FA codes in your vault, breach alerts, or to share data with family.
How do I move my passwords from another manager to Inlockly?
Export your data from your current manager (usually as a CSV file), then import it in the Inlockly app. Import supports 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, KeePass, popular browsers, and more. Delete the export file afterward - it is not encrypted.
Where does the information about other password managers come from?
From the vendors' public websites, pricing pages, and documentation. Every comparison page lists the date we checked and our sources. If you spot something out of date, let us know.