Review
NordPass
Modern encryption at the lowest paid price
Pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free (1 device) | $0 |
| Premium | $1.69/mo |
| Family (6 users) | $3.19/mo |
Security
Pros
Cons
Security & Encryption
NordPass uses XChaCha20 encryption, a newer cipher built for speed and security on modern hardware, in place of the industry-standard AES-256 most rivals use. It is backed by the same team behind NordVPN and commissions independent audits, with no known breaches.
Features
Biometric unlock and passkey support are built in. Sharing between users is functional but more basic than 1Password or Bitwarden — there’s no granular permission tiering for shared items.
Pricing
NordPass undercuts every rival on price: Premium is $1.69/mo and Family covers six users for $3.19/mo, both the lowest paid rates in this comparison.
Ease of Use
The interface is clean and modern, closely resembling Nord’s other consumer security products, with a gentle learning curve for new users.
Customer Support
24/7 chat support is available, consistent with the support model NordVPN customers will already recognize.
The verdict
NordPass trades the industry-standard AES-256 for XChaCha20, a newer cipher built for speed on modern hardware, and undercuts every rival on price. It is a strong value pick if you do not need deep sharing controls.
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Frequently asked questions
What is XChaCha20 encryption?
A modern encryption cipher designed for high performance on today's hardware. It's considered at least as secure as AES-256 by cryptography researchers, just newer and less battle-tested at scale.
Is NordPass affiliated with NordVPN?
Yes — both are products from Nord Security, and NordPass shares the same support infrastructure and security team.
Does NordPass support passkeys?
Yes, NordPass can generate, store, and autofill passkeys in supported browsers and apps.
Is NordPass's free plan good enough to rely on?
It works but is limited to a single device — fine for a phone-only user, restrictive if you switch between a phone and a computer.