Review
Dashlane
Built-in VPN, but a narrow free tier
Pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free (25 passwords, 1 device) | $0 |
| Premium | $4.99/mo |
| Family (10 users) | $7.49/mo |
Security
Pros
Cons
Security & Encryption
Dashlane encrypts vaults with AES-256 under a zero-knowledge model and commissions independent security audits. It has no publicly disclosed breaches. There is no native Linux client, which limits it for mixed-OS households and businesses that standardize on Linux desktops.
Features
Paid plans bundle a VPN (powered by Hotspot Shield) at no extra cost, alongside dark web monitoring that scans for your email addresses in known breach dumps and alerts you quickly.
Pricing
The free plan caps out at 25 passwords on a single device — really a trial rather than a durable free tier. Premium is $4.99/mo and Family covers 10 users for $7.49/mo, the largest family seat count in this comparison.
Ease of Use
Dashlane’s onboarding is the most guided of the group, with a clean visual design and helpful in-app prompts for first-time users setting up autofill.
Customer Support
Live chat support is available on paid plans in addition to email and a searchable knowledge base.
The verdict
Dashlane bundles a VPN into its paid plans and monitors the dark web for your data, wrapped in one of the friendlier interfaces in the category. The free tier is really just a trial, though — 25 passwords on a single device.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dashlane include a VPN?
Yes — Premium and Family plans include an unlimited VPN at no extra cost.
Is Dashlane's free plan usable long-term?
It caps at 25 passwords on one device, which is workable for very light use but functions more like an extended trial.
Does Dashlane have a Linux app?
No native Linux desktop app is currently offered, though the browser extension works on Linux.
How does Dashlane monitor the dark web?
It scans known breach databases for your registered email addresses and alerts you if your data appears in a new leak.