We’ve tested five leading password managers against the same five criteria — security, price, platform coverage, everyday features, and trust — to build our full rating. Here’s the short version.
Our top pick: Bitwarden
Bitwarden scores highest overall at 9.4/10: open-source code, independent audits, unlimited devices on a genuinely free plan, and low-cost paid tiers if you want more. See the full Bitwarden review.
Best if you want the smoothest experience: 1Password
1Password (9.2/10) has no free tier for individuals, but its Secret Key architecture and Watchtower breach alerts make it the most polished option if budget isn’t the deciding factor. Read the 1Password review.
Best value: NordPass
NordPass (8.7/10) undercuts every rival on price with modern XChaCha20 encryption, backed by the Nord Security team.
How we scored these
Every manager on Secure Password Vault is tested by hand across five weighted criteria — see our methodology for the full breakdown, or jump straight to the full rating to compare all five side by side.