Best 9 NordPass Alternatives (2026)

We compare the top NordPass alternatives on identity integration, deployment options, compliance certifications, and pricing.

Last updated on Oct 28, 2026
Craig MacAlpine Technical Review by Craig MacAlpine
Best 9 NordPass Alternatives

NordPass is a zero-knowledge password manager developed by Nord Security, the same company that built NordVPN. It delivers cross-platform support, encryption, and data breach scanning.

NordPass is, however, cloud only. While this is great for many use cases, it might not be right for your needs. It also does not deliver secrets management or privileged access tooling, and its SIEM integrations, Microsoft Entra ID and Okta SSO, and automated provisioning are reserved for the Enterprise plan. Because of this, it might not be the ideal solution for every use case.

In this article, we’ll consider the top alternatives to NordPass that may focus on different use cases or bring different capabilities. Common capabilities include access to an encrypted vault, secure credential sharing, and breach monitoring, in addition to self-hosting, PAM, and developer secrets management.

We’ve evaluated the best password management solutions across cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid use cases. We have compared the levels of integration, admin policy controls, encryption architecture, certifications, and pricing.

What is a Business Password Manager?

A business password manager keeps your organization's logins in encrypted vaults and makes them available to employees on their devices.

Users save, generate and autofill passwords through browser extensions and apps, and share logins with colleagues without sending them in plain text. Admins invite and remove users from a central console, set password policies, review password health across the company, and see which company accounts have appeared in a data breach.

Business password managers use a zero-knowledge model. The app encrypts each item on the user's device before upload, with a key derived from the master password through a function such as Argon2id or PBKDF2, so the vendor stores data it can't read. Shared folders and vaults extend that encryption to teams, with permissions set per user or group. For directory integration, single sign-on (SSO) over SAML or OpenID Connect links sign-in to Microsoft Entra ID, Okta or Google Workspace, and SCIM provisioning creates and removes accounts as people join and leave. Activity logs record who viewed, shared or changed an item, and many products send these events to a SIEM.

Most are hosted by the vendor, and many let you pick the region your data is stored in. Some offer a self-hosted server, and a few support on-premises or air-gapped installs. Some vendors also extend past team passwords into secrets management for API keys and CI/CD pipelines, and into privileged access management with just-in-time access to servers and infrastructure.

To switch products, you usually export a file from one and import it into the other. CSV is the most common format, and it holds passwords in plain text, so delete it once the import is complete.

NordPass Alternatives Compared

Here is a comparison of the top NordPass alternatives across key business password management capabilities, with NordPass Business included as a baseline.

Product Best For Self-Hosting Open Source SSO / SCIM Passkey Storage Breach Monitoring
NordPass Business (baseline)
Baseline for comparison
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keeper Security
Combining enterprise password management with privileged access
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
1Password
Engineering and DevOps teams
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bitwarden
Open-source, self-hosted deployment
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dashlane Omnix
Detecting credential risk and phishing in the browser
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Devolutions Cloud
IT teams managing remote connections alongside passwords
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Passbolt
On-premises and air-gapped deployment
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Proton Pass
Privacy-focused organizations that need European data residency
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RoboForm for Business
Budget-conscious SMBs
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Zoho Vault
Access request workflows and organizations already using Zoho
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

How We Tested

We evaluated nine NordPass alternatives through hands-on testing across cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid deployments. We compared each product’s integrations, admin policy controls, encryption architecture, certifications, and pricing. Alex Zawalnyski researched and wrote this article, and Craig MacAlpine reviewed it for technical accuracy. Read our full methodology

1.

Keeper Security

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Keeper Security

Best for combining enterprise password management with privileged access

Keeper Security is a zero-knowledge password and PAM platform. It delivers an encrypted vault with shared folders, RBAC, and delegated administration for Business and Enterprise users.

In addition to its core password management functionality, Keeper also delivers Secrets Manager for machine credentials, session management, endpoint privilege management, and remote browser isolation, all part of KeeperPAM.

BreachWatch scans the dark web to identify exposed credentials, and with Advanced Reporting & Alerts, events can be synced to SIEMs including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Datadog, Elastic and Google SecOps.

Data is hosted in AWS centers across the US, EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan. It also offers a dedicated AWS GovCloud (US) environment for US government customers.

  • Employees can sign in through SSO Connect with Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, Ping, or AD FS
  • Users are provisioned through SCIM, Active Directory and LDAP sync, or just-in-time SSO provisioning
  • BreachWatch monitors the dark web for exposed employee credentials and alerts the affected user, as a paid add-on
  • Advanced Reporting & Alerts logs more than 300 event types and forwards them to more than a dozen SIEM and logging platforms, including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel and Datadog
  • KeeperPAM adds secrets management, remote connection management, endpoint privilege management, and remote browser isolation
  • Records are encrypted with record-level AES-256 encryption, and master password key derivation uses PBKDF2 at 1,000,000 iterations
  • Keeper Commander provides a CLI and SDK, and KeeperPAM access requests and approvals can be handled in Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and ServiceNow
  • Keeper holds FedRAMP High Certification and GovRAMP High Authorization and FIPS 140-3 validation

We think Keeper Security is a strong option for mid-sized and large organizations that are looking for a single platform to deliver password management and PAM. It’s especially useful for public sector organizations.

We think the number of built-in integrations is one of Keeper’s key strengths. Its focus on the user experience helps to ensure that employees will use Keeper and store passwords properly, rather than looking for workarounds. Keeper is very intuitive and easy to use.

Keeper holds FedRAMP High Certification and FIPS 140-3 validation. It’s worth noting that some modules are paid add-ons, including BreachWatch, Advanced Reporting and Alerts, and KeeperPAM.

Strengths
One console for employee passwords, machine secrets, and privileged sessions
Authorized at FedRAMP High and GovRAMP High for US public sector use, with a FIPS 140-3 validated encryption module
Independently audited for SOC 2 Type II, and certified to ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018
SCIM, AD/LDAP, and just-in-time SSO provisioning
More than a dozen SIEM and logging integrations
Data residency options across six AWS regions
Cautions
BreachWatch, Advanced Reporting & Alerts, and KeeperPAM modules cost extra
SSO Connect, SCIM, and AD/LDAP provisioning are limited to the Enterprise plan
2.

1Password

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1Password

Best for engineering and DevOps teams

1Password is a business password manager that is delivered as part of its Unified Access platform, which also delivers SaaS management and PAM. With 1Password, every account is protected with a 128-bit Secret Key that is generated on the user’s device. Data stored within the vault is end-to-end encrypted with AES-256.

1Password’s Watchtower service scans your vault for passwords that are weak, reused, or have been breached. A domain breach report shows admins which company email addresses have appeared in a data breach.

As an extra add-on, 1Password Privileged Access delivers just-in-time access to cloud infrastructure, databases, and K8s for employees and AI agents.

  • Unlock with SSO supports Okta, Entra ID, Google, JumpCloud, Ping, and other OIDC providers such as Duo and OneLogin
  • Automated provisioning syncs users and groups from Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, OneLogin, and Rippling
  • The 128-bit Secret Key combines with the account password to encrypt each vault, so a stolen account password alone cannot decrypt it
  • Watchtower flags breached, weak, and reused passwords, and a domain breach report shows exposed company email addresses
  • The Events API feeds sign-in and usage data to Splunk, Elastic, Sumo Logic, Panther, and Datadog
  • The SSH agent stores SSH keys in the vault and uses them to authenticate and sign Git commits
  • The 1Password MCP server lets AI coding agents in tools such as Codex, Cursor, and Kiro manage 1Password Environments without seeing the secrets, and a separate plugin covers Claude Code
  • Business accounts include 20 guest accounts for contractors and partners

We would recommend 1Password for organizations with large engineering and development teams that are looking for a single platform to manage all these use cases, as well as employee passwords, developer secrets, and SSH keys.

The Secret Key is a great security feature. Even if an attacker is able to obtain a password, they are not able to decrypt the vault without using the key that is held on the user’s device. Watchtower shows your security team weak, reused, and breached passwords, and the Events API sends sign-in and usage data to its tools.

1Password is a cloud only platform, with Privileged Access, Device Trust, and SaaS Manager as paid add-ons.

Strengths
Secret Key adds a second, device-held factor to vault encryption
CLI, SDKs, SSH agent, and MCP server for engineering teams
SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, and 27701 certified
Automated provisioning from six identity platforms
Just-in-time privileged access for employees and AI agents through Privileged Access
Cautions
Teams Starter Pack is capped at 20 users
Cloud only, with no self-hosted option
3.

Bitwarden

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Bitwarden

Best for open-source, self-hosted deployment

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager that offers a separate Secrets Manager for machine credentials. The Teams and Enterprise plans both include SCIM provisioning, directory syncing via Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, and Google Workspace. It supports Duo two-step login and event logs can be exported as JSON or CSV files.

One interesting feature is that shared credentials can be organized into collections, with permissions set at the user and group level.

Bitwarden’s Enterprise plan adds the most features. This adds SSO with trusted devices, enterprise policies, custom admin roles, account recovery, and detailed insights into vulnerable or compromised credentials. The Secrets Manager add-on can store API keys and other machine credentials, with integrations for GitHub and Ansible.

The service is also accessible via an app, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It also offers browser extensions for all major browsers.

  • SCIM provisioning and Directory Connector sync are included on both the Teams and Enterprise plans
  • Enterprise policies enforce master password strength, two-step login, SSO login, vault export restrictions, and default autofill settings
  • SSO with trusted devices lets users unlock their vaults through your identity provider without entering a master password
  • Staged SCIM provisioning holds synced users out of your paid seat count until they activate their accounts
  • Secrets Manager includes 20 machine accounts on Teams and 50 on Enterprise, with extra machine accounts at $1 each
  • Self-hosting on the Enterprise plan runs on Docker, Kubernetes through Helm, or DigitalOcean
  • Event logs export as CSV or JSON, and a public API supports custom integrations
  • Bitwarden holds SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and ISO 27001, with annual HIPAA audits

Bitwarden is a highly capable, but also very user-friendly solution. It’s great for organizations looking for an open-source password manager that can be self-hosted.

It also includes a wide set of features on its entry-level tier. SCIM and directory sync, for example, are included with the $4 Teams plan. The fact that Bitwarden has an open-source codebase also allows security teams to review the encryption process. Combine this with self-hosting and you can have a great deal of control over your organization’s security.

Strengths
Open-source code with independent security audits
Self-hosting on Docker, Kubernetes, or DigitalOcean
SCIM and directory sync on the entry business plan
Low per-user pricing with no seat caps
Secrets Manager for machine credentials and CI/CD pipelines
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and annual HIPAA audits
Cautions
Secrets Manager is billed separately from Password Manager
Not yet FedRAMP authorized
4.

Dashlane Omnix

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Dashlane

Best for detecting credential risk and phishing in the browser

Dashlane Omnix is a password management platform delivered across three plans: Omnix Password Management, Omnix Credential Protection, and Omnix Enterprise. The Password Management option gives employees access to encrypted vaults with passkey storage, secure sharing, and AI-assisted autofill. The AI autofill uses a machine-learning engine that runs locally. Admins are able to set and manage vault policies, covering sharing, 2FA, and automatic logout.

Omnix Credential Protection uses Dashlane’s browser extension to monitor credentials, whether or not employees use the Dashlane vault. Via the browser, this can alert employees when they use a weak, reused, or compromised password.

It also delivers AI Phishing Alerts which assesses more than 75 domain attributes in less than half a second to warn users if they are interacting with a suspicious site. The top tier Omnix Enterprise option combines all of these capabilities.

Vault encryption happens on the user’s device, and cloud-side operations such as Confidential SSO run in AWS Nitro Enclaves.

  • SAML SSO works with Google Workspace, Entra ID, Okta, and Duo, and SCIM provisioning with Entra ID, Okta, and Duo
  • Credential Risk Detection alerts employees in the browser or in Slack when they use a weak, reused, or compromised password, including on accounts stored outside the vault
  • AI Phishing Alerts check more than 75 domain attributes in under 0.5 seconds, and admins can set up to 200 rules to hide alerts on trusted sites
  • Password Health scores credential security for the whole organization and for each employee
  • Admin vault policies control sharing, enforce two-factor authentication, and set automatic logout
  • Passkeys are stored and synced alongside passwords
  • Integrations include KnowBe4, Slack, and SIEM tools such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel
  • The browser extension deploys at scale through Microsoft Intune

We think Dashlane is a strong option for organizations that are looking to reduce credential exposure risks across the entire organization. Omnix Credential Protection means that even employees who never adopt the password vault still receive a degree of protection.

Dashlane extends password security beyond the vault to company-managed browsers, where it monitors credentials whether or not employees use the vault. The AI Phishing Alert is a great example of how this platform protects users.

Strengths
Credential risk alerts cover accounts outside the vault
AI phishing detection in the browser
Autofill runs on a local machine-learning engine
SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified
Alerts delivered in the browser or in Slack
Cautions
Credential Risk Detection and AI Phishing Alerts require Credential Protection or Enterprise
Dashlane's own two-factor authentication is not available to users who sign in through SSO
5.

Devolutions Cloud

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Devolutions

Best for IT teams managing remote connections alongside passwords

Devolutions Cloud (formerly Devolutions Hub Business) is a cloud-hosted password vault. With this platform, data is encrypted on the user’s device under a zero-knowledge model, with admins managing role-based access permissions and audit logs. SSO and SCIM provisioning work with Microsoft Entra ID and Okta. Admins can also give contractors and external users access, with sign-in secured by TOTPs, security keys, or push MFA notifications.

Devolutions Cloud also serves as the shared vault for Remote Desktop Manager, a separate product included from the $400 package, which stores, shares, and launches RDP, SSH, and VNC sessions from the same vault. It also includes an offline mode. The Gateway module adds just-in-time RDP, SSH, VNC, and ARD access. Webhooks can send event information to your organization’s SIEM, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.

Devolutions Password Manager apps are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and in the browser. Devolutions also offers a self-hosted option through Devolutions Server.

  • SSO and SCIM provisioning work with Entra ID and Okta
  • Remote Desktop Manager stores and launches RDP, SSH, VNC, and other remote sessions from the vault
  • Devolutions Gateway provides just-in-time RDP, SSH, VNC, and ARD access on the Remote access management package and higher
  • Devolutions Accounts give contractors access with TOTP, security key, or push MFA
  • Webhooks send vault events to your SIEM, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
  • Password expiration policies, custom passphrase dictionaries, and multiple emergency keys are set by admins
  • Devolutions Send shares files through time-limited links
  • Devolutions Server provides the same vault for on-premises deployment

We think Devolutions Cloud is a strong option for IT teams and MSPs managing servers and remote connections. We were impressed by the capability of Remote Desktop Manager, especially how it allows administrators to launch remote sessions straight from the vault without accessing or exposing the underlying credentials.

The package structure allows you to build a service that matches your environment and needs. Devolutions doesn’t offer ongoing breach or dark web monitoring, but it checks passwords against Have I Been Pwned when they’re set. Its platform is also optimized for those with a degree of technical knowledge, so smaller organizations with less experience may find the process complex.

Strengths
Remote session management through Remote Desktop Manager
Just-in-time access through Devolutions Gateway
On-premises option through Devolutions Server
Contractor access with Devolutions Accounts
SOC 2 Type II report and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification
Cautions
No ongoing breach or dark web monitoring
6.

Passbolt

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Passbolt SA

Best for on-premises and air-gapped deployment

Passbolt is an open-source password manager focused on IT managers and DevOps teams, built on OpenPGP. Within the platform, every secret is encrypted separately for each user. It also allows users to bring their own PGP key. The higher tiers deliver LDAP and AD sync, SSO with Microsoft, Google, OpenID, AD FS, and PingOne. It also offers SCIM provisioning for Entra ID and Okta, MFA policy enforcement, and account recovery.

Passbolt offers a free self-hosted tier through its Community Edition. In addition, there is a self-hosted Pro edition, and an option for Cloud plans with data centers in Belgium, Germany, or Luxembourg.

When self-hosted, the platform will run entirely on your own infrastructure. Passbolt provides extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, with iOS and Android apps.

  • Each secret is encrypted with OpenPGP separately for every user who has access, and users can bring their own PGP key
  • The Community Edition is free and self-hosted, with unlimited users
  • Self-hosted deployments run on your own servers, including air-gapped networks, with a VM appliance on Pro
  • LDAP and Active Directory sync, and SSO with Microsoft, Google, OpenID, AD FS, and PingOne, are included on Pro
  • SCIM provisioning for Entra ID and Okta
  • Account recovery uses key escrow, so admins can restore access for users who lose their private key
  • Activity logs export over syslog, and an open API and CLI support scripting
  • Cloud Sovereign hosts your data in a private Luxembourg data center

We think Passbolt is a strong option for IT, DevOps, and public sector organizations, particularly those that want cloud data stored within Europe. One of the platform’s great features is the per-user OpenPGP encryption.

This means that every secret is encrypted separately for each user who can access it. Passbolt also has a SOC 2 Type II audit report, and it checks passwords against known breaches when they’re entered, but it doesn’t offer ongoing breach or dark web monitoring. Paid plans have a 10-user minimum, so smaller teams may not make full use of the package.

Strengths
Fully self-hosted, including air-gapped deployment
Open-source code under the AGPL-3.0 license
Per-user OpenPGP encryption for every secret
SOC 2 Type II audited, with Cure53 and Quarkslab audits
Free Community Edition with unlimited users
European hosting in Belgium, Germany, or Luxembourg
Cautions
No ongoing breach or dark web monitoring
Paid plans require at least 10 users
7.

Proton Pass

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Proton

Best for privacy-focused organizations that need European data residency

Proton Pass is an open-source password manager from Proton AG. Within the vault, every item is encrypted separately using 256-bit AES-GCM encryption. Shared vaults use OpenPGP and Curve25519 keys. Physical data centers are located in Switzerland, Germany, and Norway.

All Proton Pass business plans include Dark Web Monitoring, a password health check, passkey storage, and unlimited hide-my-email aliases. This allows employees to sign up for services or access third-party sites, without exposing their work address.

Higher tier options deliver SSO, SCIM provisioning, enterprise-oriented policies, detailed activity logs, and SIEM integration. Admins are able to enforce 2FA across the organization using an authenticator app or a security key.

Proton Sentinel will flag any suspicious sign-ins using AI-based detection and its own 24/7 security analysis. An app is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web users.

  • Each vault item is encrypted on the device with 256-bit AES-GCM, and shared vaults use OpenPGP with Curve25519 keys
  • Dark Web Monitoring and a password health check are included on every business plan
  • Hide-my-email aliases are unlimited, so employees can register for services without exposing their work address
  • Pass Professional adds SSO, SCIM provisioning, enterprise policies, activity logs, and SIEM integration
  • Organization-wide two-factor authentication can be enforced with an authenticator app or a security key
  • Proton Sentinel detects suspicious sign-ins, with 24/7 review by Proton security analysts
  • A CLI and SSH agent on Pass Professional give developers access to vault credentials from the terminal
  • Vault data is stored in Switzerland, Germany, and Norway

We think Proton Pass is a strong option for privacy-focused organizations, particularly those operating within Europe. As an organization, Proton prioritizes transparency.

Their code is open source, and their apps have been audited by Cure53 and Recurity Labs. The company is ISO 27001 certified and has a SOC 2 Type II attestation. The fact that every business plan includes dark web monitoring is another great aspect of the deal.

Strengths
Open-source apps with independent audits by Cure53 and Recurity Labs
ISO 27001 certified, with a SOC 2 Type II attestation
Swiss jurisdiction with data stored in Switzerland, Germany, and Norway
Unlimited hide-my-email aliases
Dark web monitoring on every business plan
Low entry price
Cautions
Pass Essentials is capped at 30 users and excludes SSO, SCIM, enterprise policies, and activity logs
Renewals are billed at Proton's then-current price
8.

RoboForm for Business

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Siber Systems

Best for budget-conscious SMBs

RoboForm for Business is a password manager developed by Siber Systems. The platform offers deep admins controls to manage users and groups right out of the Admin Center. Admins can set role-based access and custom security policies, including requiring 2FA, password rules, and access restrictions.

Users can manage both personal and work passwords in a single secure vault. The platform also supports SSO via Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, Ping, and OneLogin, and SCIM provisioning via Entra ID, Okta, and OneLogin. RoboForm provides breach monitoring which assesses saved passwords and corporate emails against known breaches and leaks. If found, both the admin and the user are notified.

The manager is available across two tiers: Business and Enterprise with orders of 10 or more licenses including a free RoboForm Family Plan for up to 5 accounts. All data stored within the vault is encrypted with AES-256, with PBKDF2-SHA256 key derivation.

The platform is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, and Android. It’s worth noting that Enterprises with 1,000 or more users are able to self-host.

  • SSO works with Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, Ping, and OneLogin, and SCIM provisioning with Entra ID, Okta, and OneLogin
  • Active Directory integration syncs users, and the MSI installer deploys through Group Policy
  • Custom security policies enforce two-factor authentication, password rules, and access restrictions
  • Breach monitoring checks saved passwords and corporate email addresses and alerts both admins and users
  • Separate personal and work vaults keep employee credentials apart from company credentials
  • A built-in TOTP authenticator and passkey manager support passwordless unlock with biometrics
  • Activity logs and compliance reports export from the Admin Center
  • Self-hosting is available on the Enterprise plan for organizations with 1,000 or more users

RoboForm is best suited to SMBs that require SSO, SCIM, and AD integration at a low cost per user. The separation between personal and business accounts in one secure vault makes it easy for staff to keep personal and work passwords apart.

RoboForm does not publish a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification on its website. If these compliance standards are on your list of priorities, it’s worth checking directly with them. RoboForm has completed independent pentesting and has its own bug bounty program.

Strengths
Low per-user price
SSO with five named identity providers, and SCIM with three
Active Directory integration and GPO deployment
Separate personal and work vaults
Free Family plan with 10 or more licenses
Built-in TOTP authenticator and passkey support
Cautions
No SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification published on its website
Self-hosting is limited to Enterprise customers with 1,000 or more users
9.

Zoho Vault

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Zoho Corporation

Best for access request workflows and organizations already using Zoho

Zoho Vault is a password and passkey manager that uses AES-256 encryption and a zero-knowledge model. It uses per-user RSA key pairs to share credentials. Admins are also able to set policies that are enforced organization wide.

This includes requiring users to request access to sensitive credentials and granting time-limited access on Enterprise, a break-glass account for emergency access on Professional, and IP and geolocation restrictions.

The Professional plan builds on these features to deliver a breached-password alert feature, folder sharing, as well as user and group sync across Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace.

An Enterprise plan adds AD integration, SAML 2.0, SSO for cloud apps, as well as Okta and OneLogin integrations. You can also connect the service to your SIEM with Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, Coralogix, and Graylog.

  • On Enterprise, request-release workflows require employees to request access to sensitive credentials, with time-limited grants, and Professional adds a break-glass account for emergency access
  • IP and geolocation restrictions control where vaults can be opened
  • Breached-password alerts notify users when a saved password appears in a known breach, from the Professional plan
  • User and group sync works with Entra ID and Google Workspace on Professional, with Active Directory, SAML 2.0, Okta, and OneLogin on Enterprise
  • SIEM integration covers Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, Coralogix, and Graylog on Enterprise
  • Ticketing integrations connect access requests to ServiceNow, Zendesk, and ServiceDesk Plus
  • A CLI and webhooks support automation, with unlimited webhooks on Enterprise
  • Zoho holds SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 27017 certification

We think Zoho Vault is a strong option for teams already using Zoho apps, and for NordPass customers who want more admin control without a big jump in price.

Zoho Vault Enterprise Edition is included in Zoho One, Zoho’s bundle of more than 45 business apps, so it’s a natural fit for anyone currently using or considering this service as well as looking for a password manager.

Zoho Vault offers more on its lower plans than NordPass, which keeps SSO, automated provisioning, and SIEM integrations for its Enterprise plan. Zoho Vault’s Professional plan, at $5 per user per month, syncs users and groups from Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Okta. Enterprise, at $8, adds approval workflows, so users have to request access to sensitive passwords and admins can grant it for a set time, plus built-in integrations with more than 10 SIEM platforms. There’s also a free plan, and Standard starts at $1 per user per month.

Like NordPass, Zoho Vault is cloud only, so it won’t suit teams that need to host their own vault. And Zoho’s documentation shows that entry names, URLs, tags, and descriptions are stored unencrypted.

Strengths
Access request workflows with time-limited grants
More than 10 SIEM integrations on Enterprise
ServiceNow, Zendesk, and ServiceDesk Plus integrations
Free edition and a low-cost Standard tier
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and ISO 27017 certified
Cautions
Entry names, URLs, tags, and descriptions are stored unencrypted
Cloud only, with no self-hosted option

Other NordPass Alternatives

A few more password managers that could be a good fit, depending on what you need.

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Delinea Secret Server

Privileged credential vault with automatic password rotation and session recording, deployed in Delinea's cloud or on-premises.

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Enpass Business

Keeps encrypted vaults in your organization's own Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace storage, for $1.99 per user per month, billed yearly.

12
JumpCloud Password Vault

Stores company logins inside the JumpCloud platform, and takes over from JumpCloud's earlier password manager apps.

13
LastPass Business

Business password manager for protecting company credentials, with dark web monitoring on its business plans. LastPass Business costs $7 per user per month, billed annually.

14
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro

On-premises enterprise password manager, with an upgrade path to ManageEngine's PAM360 privileged access management suite.

15
Psono Enterprise Edition

Built on open-source code, it can run on your own servers or as a hosted service, and every enterprise feature is free for teams of up to 10.

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Sticky Password Premium for teams

Gives teams a shared password manager with an admin console, for $29.99 per user per year.

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Uniqkey

A European-hosted password and access manager that keeps encrypted passwords on each user's own device. Price on request.

NordPass Alternatives Pricing Comparison

Published business pricing for each platform, per user per month and billed annually unless stated.

Product Starting Price Billing Link
Keeper Security
$2 Business Starter (5–10 users)
Annual
1Password
$24.95 per month for 10 users (Teams Starter Pack)
Annual
Bitwarden
$4 Teams
Annual
Dashlane Omnix
$8 Password Management
Annual
Proton Pass
$1.99 Pass Essentials
Annual
RoboForm for Business
$3.33 Business (renews at $39.95 per user per year)
Annual
Zoho Vault
$1 Standard
Monthly or annual (yearly saves 10%)
Passbolt
Free Community; $4.90 Pro
Monthly or annual (Cloud Business)
Devolutions Cloud
$48 per user per year
Annual

What To Look For In An Alternative To NordPass

Whenever you select a new tool for your organization, focus on the capabilities you need, and prioritize them. Some will be required to help your business function smoothly; other features will be necessary from a regulatory point of view. In this section, we've highlighted some of the key areas you should consider when selecting a password manager for your environment.

NordPass limits Entra ID and Okta SSO and automated provisioning to its higher-tier Enterprise plan. When looking for an alternative, check which tier unlocks these features. RoboForm, for instance, supports SSO with five named identity providers on its Business plan.

Many business password managers are cloud only, including NordPass. If your policies or sector require you to host credential data yourself, look for a solution like Bitwarden (on its Enterprise plan), Passbolt, or Devolutions Server. Again, some platforms may allow self-hosting, but only at higher tiers.

Most standard password managers don't cover API keys, service accounts, or administrator sessions. If you need these areas to be secured, make sure you check before you commit to a platform. Keeper's KeeperPAM, 1Password Privileged Access, and Devolutions Gateway add just-in-time privileged access, and Bitwarden Secrets Manager stores machine credentials for CI/CD pipelines.

Dark web monitoring informs you when an employee's credentials appear in a breach. This gives you the opportunity to update passwords to ensure that accounts remain secure. Proton Pass includes it on every business plan, and Keeper sells it as the BreachWatch add-on. Dashlane goes further with Credential Risk Detection, which alerts employees in the browser when they use a weak or compromised password, including on accounts outside the vault.

Your sector or stakeholders may require you to work with vendors that hold specific certifications. Speak to your providers to understand which certifications they hold. Keeper holds FedRAMP High authorization and FIPS 140-3 validation, which matters for public-sector buyers, and most vendors here hold SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. RoboForm does not publish either certification on its website.

A password manager only works if staff use it. Run a pilot with a real team to check how easily they can save, fill, and share passwords in the browser and on mobile, and whether the admin console is easy to manage day to day.

Check that you can share logins with teams through shared folders with role-based permissions, and which policies admins can enforce, such as master password strength, two-step login, and blocks on exports.

The vendor can't reset a forgotten master password, so check whether admins can recover a user's account, and which plan includes it.

NordPass can export vault data as a CSV file, which is the standard format for importing this type of data. Before rolling out the new password manager, run a test migration to check for any obstacles or discrepancies. Make sure you check how passwords, files, folder structures, and passkeys are imported, as the transition between platforms may not be a clean one.

The Bottom Line

Choosing the right password manager means balancing ease of use for end users, admin features and security controls.

NordPass is a popular service, but if for whatever reason you are considering an alternative option, weigh these features carefully. One consideration is where the service is hosted. If you want to keep more control over your data sovereignty, a self-hosted option may be worth opting for.

All of the solutions on this list offer compelling solutions. We can only recommend testing first-hand and getting end-user buy-in where possible before making a purchasing decision. While it’s not difficult to switch between password managers, you will save a lot of time and effort by making the right choice first time around.

For more, check out our password managers buyers guide, or some of our interviews with leaders in the identity and access management space.

Everything You Need To Know About Alternatives To NordPass (FAQs)

Bitwarden Enterprise, Passbolt, Devolutions Server and Self-Managed Keeper can all be self-hosted, and Passbolt supports fully air-gapped deployment. RoboForm offers self-hosting to Enterprise customers with 1,000 or more users. NordPass, 1Password, Dashlane, Proton Pass, and Zoho Vault are cloud only.

Bitwarden, Proton Pass, and Passbolt are all open source. Bitwarden (on Enterprise) and Passbolt can also be self-hosted, and Passbolt’s free Community Edition supports unlimited users.

NordPass’s Data Breach Scanner checks whether your company’s email domains or passwords have appeared in a data breach. Coverage among the alternatives varies:

  • Ongoing monitoring included: Proton Pass includes Dark Web Monitoring on every business plan. Dashlane Omnix enrolls members’ work email addresses in Dark Web Monitoring on Password Management and Enterprise. RoboForm for Business continuously scans breach databases for saved passwords and corporate email addresses.
  • Paid add-on: Keeper Security’s BreachWatch monitors dark web breach data and notifies users and administrators.
  • Vault checks and reports: 1Password’s Watchtower flags breached passwords, and a separate domain breach report is available on Teams and Business. Bitwarden runs breach reports on demand using Have I Been Pwned data, and adds Access Intelligence alerts on Enterprise.
  • Checks when a password is set: Devolutions Cloud and Passbolt can check new passwords against known breaches.

Published starting prices, per user, per month, billed annually unless noted:

Also check minimum seat counts, and which tier unlocks SSO, SCIM and admin policies before you compare totals.

  • Zoho Vault: $1 (Standard), billed monthly or annually
  • Proton Pass: $1.99 (Pass Essentials, minimum 3 users)
  • Keeper Security: $2 (Business Starter, 5 to 10 users); $4 Business; $6 Enterprise
  • RoboForm for Business: $3.33 (renews at $39.95 per user, per year)
  • Bitwarden: $4 (Teams); $6 Enterprise
  • Passbolt: free Community Edition; $4.90 Pro
  • Dashlane Omnix: $4 (Credential Protection); $8 Password Management
  • 1Password: $24.95 per month for 10 users (Teams Starter Pack); $8.99 Business
  • Devolutions Cloud: $48 per user, per year

Identity And Access Management Resources

Further reading on identity and access management from Expert Insights — buyers' guides, comparison articles, and platform-specific shortlists.

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