Inlockly vs Dashlane
In September 2025, Dashlane discontinued its free plan. Inlockly still has a no-cost plan, native desktop apps - including Linux - and paid plans at less than half the price.
Last checked: October 5, 2026
01 / At a glance
02 / Key differences
Dashlane retired its free version on September 16, 2025. Inlockly has a Free plan with unlimited passwords, the generator, autofill, and import.
On desktop, Dashlane only works in the browser. Inlockly has native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus browser extensions.
Inlockly Personal is $2.09 a month billed yearly, compared with $4.99 for Dashlane Premium. The Family plan is $3.29 versus $7.49.
Dashlane only sells personal plans with yearly billing. With Inlockly, you choose how you pay and can cancel at the end of any billing period.
Share your Wi-Fi password or an account login with someone who doesn't use Inlockly - without sending it in a message.
Overwrote a password or deleted a note by accident? Undo the change from the item's history.
03 / Feature by feature
We compare plans for individuals and families. Where a feature requires a paid plan, we say so.
| Feature | Inlockly | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| 01Plans and pricing | ||
| Free plan | YesUnlimited passwords on 1 device | NoRetired in September 2025; 14-day trial |
| Plan for one personBilled yearly | $2.09 / mo$24.90 per year · 1 person · unlimited devices | $4.99/mo · yearly billing only |
| Family planBilled yearly | $3.29 / mo$39.90 per year · 5 people · unlimited devices | $7.49/mo · up to 10 people |
| 02Everyday use | ||
| Desktop apps | YesWindows, macOS, and Linux | PartlyExtension and web app only |
| Mobile apps | YesiOS and Android | YesiOS and Android |
| Autofill and password generator | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA codes (TOTP) in the vault | YesPersonal plan and up | Yes |
| Import from other managers | YesOn every plan, including Free | Yes |
| VPN | No | YesOn the Premium plan |
| 03Security | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | YesAES-256-GCM, key derived from your password with Argon2id | YesAES-256, key via Argon2 |
| Breach alerts and password health | YesSafetyMeter™ from the Personal plan | YesDark web monitoring and password health |
| Recovery if you forget your master password | YesRecovery key on every plan | YesAccount recovery key |
| Passkeys | No | Yes |
| 04Sharing and family | ||
| Sharing with people without an account | YesSecure link from the Personal plan | NoOnly with other Dashlane users |
| Shared vaults and permissions | YesOn the Family plan | PartlySharing items and collections |
| Family admin dashboard | Yes | YesPlan member management |
04 / Making the switch
In the Dashlane web app, open settings, choose to export your data, and save the CSV file.
Open import in the Inlockly app and select the file. Your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches the cloud.
The export file isn't encrypted - delete it after importing. Then install Inlockly on your computer, phone, and browser.
Import is available on every plan, including Free. Import guide ↗
05 / Good to know
No. Dashlane discontinued its free plan on September 16, 2025 - new users get a 14-day trial. Inlockly has a Free plan with no time limit.
No. Dashlane retired its Windows and macOS apps - on desktop, it works as a browser extension and a web app. Inlockly has native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
No - Inlockly focuses on protecting your passwords and the data in your vault. If a VPN matters to you, Dashlane Premium may be more convenient; you can also use a separate VPN service.
Export your data from the Dashlane web app to a CSV file, then import the file in the Inlockly app. Import is available on every plan. Delete the export file when you're done.
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See the comparisonThis comparison was prepared by the Inlockly team. We checked other products' features on their websites, pricing pages, and documentation. We cover plans for individuals and families; business offerings may differ. Vendors change their prices and features - if you spot something out of date, let us know and we will fix it.
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