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NordPass review

Best for Nord users

Password manager from the makers of NordVPN; check current plans on its site. Existing Nord customers who want their password manager from the same company. We rank it #7 of 7 in our password managers comparison, with an editorial score of 8.1 out of 10.

Updated By the ChoosyOwl editorial teamHow we rank
8.1/10
Our editorial score

NordPass, from the company behind NordVPN, is a well-known option that, as widely reported, offers a free tier, passkey support and family and business plans. We could not load its site to confirm current details, so we score it conservatively on Security model & transparency and Free plan & value transparency until we can verify its claims.

How we score password managers

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Quick facts

Our rank#7 of 7
Best forBest for Nord users
PlatformsDesktop, mobile and browser (check site)
Free planReported; check current limits
Security model (as stated)Check NordPass's security page
Facts checkedNot yet verified

Details are general and can change. Check current plans, prices and terms on the NordPass site. See the NordPass company profile in our brand directory.

Overview

NordPass is a password manager from Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. It is widely reported to offer a free tier alongside paid Premium, Family and Business plans, with apps for desktop, mobile and browsers.

We could not load NordPass's own site during our latest review, so we have not confirmed its current platforms, free-plan limits, passkey features or security claims. Before you sign up, check the plan comparison and security pages on nordpass.com.

If you already use other Nord products, a bundle may be convenient; compare it against the other managers here on security transparency and free-plan limits.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Familiar brand for NordVPN users
  • Reported free tier to try it out
  • Business plans available

Cons

  • We could not verify current features on its site
  • Free-tier limits may be tighter than Bitwarden or Proton Pass (check site)

Key features

  • Free and paid tiers (check current limits)
  • Family and business plans (check site)
  • From Nord Security, the maker of NordVPN

Who NordPass is for

A good fit if

Existing Nord customers who want their password manager from the same company.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone who wants open-source code they can inspect.

How we scored NordPass

NordPass, from the company behind NordVPN, is a well-known option that, as widely reported, offers a free tier, passkey support and family and business plans. We could not load its site to confirm current details, so we score it conservatively on Security model & transparency and Free plan & value transparency until we can verify its claims.

Our password managers score weighs security model & transparency (30%), platforms & everyday use (20%), passkeys & account protection (15%), sharing, family & business plans (15%), free plan & value transparency (20%). See the methodology.

NordPass alternatives

  1. #1
    Bitwarden logo

    Bitwarden

    Best overall

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager with a free plan that covers every device.

    • Always-free personal plan with sync across devices
    • Open-source code and published third-party audits
    • Passkey management and an integrated authenticator
    • Families plan for up to six users
    9.4/10
    Editorial score
    Visit site (Bitwarden, opens in a new tab) Read review
  2. #2
    1Password logo

    1Password

    Best for families

    Polished, security-focused password manager with strong family and business plans.

    • Account password plus device-generated Secret Key
    • Watchtower alerts for weak, reused or exposed passwords
    • Passkey support
    • Families plan for five users
    9.3/10
    Editorial score
    Visit site (1Password, opens in a new tab) Read review
  3. #3
    Proton Pass logo

    Proton Pass

    Best for privacy

    Privacy-first password manager from Proton with email aliases and a generous free plan.

    • Free plan with unlimited logins, devices and passkeys
    • Hide-my-email aliases built in
    • Zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption (as stated)
    • Open source and independently audited (as stated)
    9.0/10
    Editorial score
    Visit site (Proton Pass, opens in a new tab) Read review

See all 7 password managers compared

NordPass FAQ

Is NordPass free?

NordPass is widely reported to offer a free tier alongside paid plans. We could not confirm the current limits on its site, so check nordpass.com before you choose.

Who makes NordPass?

NordPass is made by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN.

Why is NordPass ranked lower?

We could not load NordPass's own site to verify its current features and security claims, so we score it conservatively. We will update it once we can confirm the details.

Sources and fact check

We have not yet been able to check every detail on this page against NordPass's own website, so details are described in general terms. Confirm them on the provider's site.