Dashlane Review

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What it is: Password manager
Best for: Built-in phishing and scam alerts plus VPN
Price: Premium $5.42/mo billed annually; 14-day trial, checked October 26, 2026
Prices checked: October 26, 2026

We researched Dashlane's official pricing, plan terms, product pages and help documentation. We haven't used Dashlane ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

People who want simple autofill on every device.
Families of up to 10 people.
People who want phishing and breach alerts.

Who should skip it

Probably not the best fit if you want a free password manager.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Dashlane’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 26, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Dashlane ourselves.

Day to day, Dashlane fills your logins, saves new ones, warns you about phishing sites and weak passwords, and alerts you to breaches.

Key features in use

Password storage and autofill.
Phishing protection.
Dark web monitoring.
Secure sharing.
VPN.

Setup and learning curve

You install the app or extension, create an account and import your passwords.

Integrations

Dashlane works on major browsers, iOS and Android.

Support

Dashlane offers live chat and a help center.

Real-world use cases

A person stops reusing passwords.
A family shares logins safely.
Someone gets alerted about a breach.

What it costs

Prices checked October 26, 2026, from Dashlane’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

Premium: $5.42 a month billed annually; 1 member, unlimited devices, VPN.
Friends & Family: $8.13 a month billed annually for up to 10 members.
Business plans are priced separately per user.
14-day free trial of Premium.

What we like

Unlimited passwords and devices.
Phishing alerts and dark web monitoring.
VPN included with Premium.
Friends & Family covers 10 members.
14-day free trial.

What to watch for

No free plan for new personal users.
Family VPN is for the plan manager only.
Costs more than some rivals.

The fine print

Plans are billed annually.
Renews unless you cancel.
Check what the trial includes.

The main alternative: NordPass

NordPass is the alternative from the makers of NordVPN, with a free plan and simple apps.

What it costs: $37.53 for the first 27 months (Premium), checked October 22, 2026

Read our full NordPass review

Pick Dashlane if you…

want an easy password manager.
want phishing alerts.
cover a large family.

Pick NordPass if you…

want a free plan.
already use Nord products.

Our take

Dashlane is an easy password manager with strong phishing and breach alerts, and a family plan for 10 people. If you want a free plan, compare NordPass.

Side by side

Company	Best for	Personal price	Free plan
Dashlane	Built-in phishing and scam alerts plus VPN	Premium $5.42/mo billed annually; 14-day trial, checked October 26, 2026	No (14-day trial)
NordPass	Lowest intro price on a 2-year plan	$37.53 for the first 27 months (Premium), checked October 22, 2026	Yes, limited

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

Dashlane's pricing page and plan terms, read October 26, 2026
NordPass's details: from our existing company record and review, not re-checked on October 26, 2026
Dashlane's feature, help and integration pages listed below (links checked October 26, 2026)

Sources

Visit Dashlane’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.