Best for included extras (VPN + breach monitoring)
Dashlane
Live dark web monitoring baked in at every tier
BEST FORPeople who have already had personal data exposed in a breach and want real-time alerts when their email or credentials appear in new leaks. Not a monthly report.
Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 1 month ago (2026-07-15)
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Scores. Click any row to see our rationale
Security Architecture & Track Record▼8/10
Pricing & Value vs. Free Options▼4/10
Cross-Device Sync & Offline Access▼8/10
Emergency Access & Account Recovery▼7/10
Included Extras (Breach Monitoring, Aliases, VPN)▼9/10
PROS
✓BreachWatch runs continuously and alerts you when your credentials appear in a newly leaked database. Live monitoring, not a monthly batch scan
✓Access to a separate Hotspot Shield VPN app is included in the paid plan
✓Patented zero-knowledge architecture and ISO 27001 certification since 2022 mean Dashlane's employees cannot decrypt your vault
✓18 million users means the product is tested across a large range of websites and login form types
✓Password Health score gives you a 0–100 number showing how many of your passwords are weak, reused, or compromised
✓Auto-fill handles complex multi-page login forms and two-step logins reliably
✓Passkey support is available for password-less login credentials
CONS
✕New users cannot get a free tier. The free trial is time-limited, then you pay $4.99/mo or lose access
✕Price increased from $3.99 to $4.99/mo in 2022 with no added features at launch
✕The bundled VPN access is to Hotspot Shield's separate app, which has a history of privacy controversy. It is not built into Dashlane and is a convenience feature, not a replacement for a dedicated privacy VPN
✕No open-source code. You take their security claims on faith and a limited audit, unlike Bitwarden or Proton Pass
✕Family plan at $7.49/mo for up to 10 users costs more per month than Bitwarden's family plan for fewer users
✕No offline desktop app. Access to your vault is limited if Dashlane's servers go down