Key Takeaways

  • Using a password manager is the best way to protect your online accounts, along with enabling two-factor authentication. It saves time and ensures stronger and unique passwords for all your accounts.
  • Bitwarden is an excellent password manager, with a free option that offers all the essential features, including multi-device syncing and a secure password generator. It also has a premium tier for additional features like built-in two-factor authentication.
  • Zoho Vault is a feature-packed password manager, and its free tier offers everything you'd expect from a premium option. It supports mobile platforms, has browser extensions, and even integrates with Google and Microsoft apps.

It's 2024, and almost everyone should use a password manager. It's the best thing you can do to protect your online accounts — along with enabling two-factor authentication, of course. Using a password manager is better than forgetting a password and spending time resetting it or creating a simple password and using the same for all your accounts. The best password managers out there can generate and store complex passwords for all your online accounts and even save you the hassle by automatically entering those passwords in all the online forms. It's a no-brainer to use one and secure all your passwords, especially if you have a bunch of online accounts.

There are more than a few good password managers out there, making the overall process of picking and choosing the right one based on your preferences a bit overwhelming. Most modern password managers can also do a lot more than securing just your passwords and online accounts, so there are plenty of other things to consider too. You can check out my password manager guide to learn everything you need to know before picking one. I suggest starting with a free password manager if this is your first time using one, and you don't know where to begin. Don't underestimate and ignore the free ones, as here are some great free password managers in 2024 with all the features you need.

Bitwarden

Best password manager for most users

Bitwarden is a fairly popular option on the market, and it's my best overall pick in this collection. One of the best things about Bitwarden is that it's an open-source option, meaning everyone is free to review, audit, and contribute to its codebase. Bitwarden also has a Premium tier, but all its core features are completely free, including a secure password generator, multi-device syncing, and more. You only really need to pay for the service if you're looking for features such as the built-in two-factor authenticator and file sharing.

Bitwarden also offers vaults for other data, that too with support for saving unlimited items. Bitwarden, in case you are wondeirng, has apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. And yes, you can even get extensions for almost all the major web browsers out there that work very well. I also like the fact that it supports Windows Hello and Touch ID on macOS, making it easier to authenticate yourself instead of having to enter the master password each time you boot into your system.

Bitwarden is free to download and use. Its free plan is more than enough for most people.
Bitwarden

Bitwarden is a free, open-source password manager that's available across different platforms, and works well without any issues. The free version of Bitwarden comes with all the essentials, but you can also upgrade to the paid version for some added features.

Zoho Vault

Among the most feature-packed

A screenshot showing the web interface of Zoho Vault password manager.
Source: Zoho

Zoho Vault is one of the many productivity apps offered by Zoho, and it's easily among the best options out there for those looking for a feature-packed option. Unlike its other products, however, the Zoho Vault is a completely free password manager that comes with all the essentials you'd expect from a premium password manager. The free tier of Zoho Vault can generate strong passwords, supports mobile platforms, has browser extensions, integration with other Zoho apps, and more. It is, in fact, significantly better than many other paid options out there, as you get features like password assessment reports, offline access, and more, too.

Zoho Vault is also available for a bunch of different platforms, and you even integrate it with Google and Microsoft apps. Zoho Vault's monthly and annual paid options are competitively priced, and you get a 15-day trial to check them out as well. Keep in mind that those tiers are separate from the 'Free Forever' plan that gives you plenty of features.

An image showing the logo of Zoho Vault password manager utility.
Zoho Vault

Zoho Vault is among the most feature-packed password manager utilities out there in 2024. It's great for personal and professional use, and it's free-tier comes with pretty much anything you'd expect from a premium password manager app.

KeePass

With advanced features for pro users

A screenshot showing the desktop app interface of the KeePass password manager.
Source: KeePass

KeePass is yet another open-source (OSI certified) password manager, just like Bitwarden, that offers a ton of advanced features for power users. It doesn't have the most modern or intuitive UI, but it works very well, and you can truly customize the experience to your liking with plug-ins and other add-ons. That's right, KeePass lets you add the features you want from a library of plug-ins that are easy to install and use. It's easily among the unique password managers out there, and its exhaustive plug-in list truly makes it a versatile option.

KeePass also comes with all the standard features that you'd expect from a modern password manager, including password syncing, a secure password database, and more. The only caveat here is that KeePass doesn't have official mobile support, so you'll have to rely on community-contributed unofficial ports for Android and iOS. It's not the end of the world as KeePass does have a robust community and even a forum where you can engage with community members, so consider checking it out. I'll leave a link to KeePass website from where you can download the desktop app and even check out other things related to it.

An image showing the logo of KeePass password manager.
KeePass

KeePass is a great open-source password manager that supports a lot of plug-ins, allowing you to customize your experience. It has a robust community and it even a forum in which you can interact with various community members.

NordPass

Cheapest should you decide to pay annually

A render showing the Nordpass interface on PC and mobile phone.

NordPass is brought to you by the same folks behind the popular NordVPN, which is still, to date, one of the best VPN services out there. One of the highlights of this particular password manager is that it doesn't put a hard limit on the number of passwords you can store. That makes it a better pick than the ones that make you pay a premium to store more than a few passwords. But you can only use it on a single device for free, which is why I recommend this to single-device users. You can always upgrade to the premium version if you want to use it on more devices or unlock more features. NordPass can also work on a bunch of devices, and you can check out its Android app using the link below.

A render showing the logo of  NordPass password manager.
NordPass

NordPass is among the best free password managers you can use, as it doesn't gatekeep any of the essential features behind a paywall. It's also among the cheapest options out there when you pay annually.

Dashlane

A good free option for single device users

A screenshot showing the Login tab within the web interface of Dashlane password manager.

Dashlane is also a solid option to consider if you only want to use a password manager for a single device. I say that because the free tier only lets you use it on a single device. That's no reasons to ignore it though, because even the free tier gets a lot of good features and is perfectly usable for those who are only tied to a single device or want to use a password manager on their PC. From two-factor authentication and secure sharing to a built-in authentication tool phishing alerts, Dashlane will give you all the solid premium features even with its free tier.

It is a bit sad that some of its highlight features like built-in VPN and dark web monitoring are locked behind a paywall. Those features, however, can easily be unlocked with a friends and family plan that can be had for as little as $5 per month for up to 10 family members. Some other limitations of Dashlane's free tier include a 25 password cap and no live chat support. Thankfully, it can be used across various platforms, so there are no limitations there.

A render showing the logo of dashlane password manager.
Dashlane

Dashlane is a good and reliable password manager that's ideal for those looking to share their family subscription with other members. It also offers a free tier with almost all the same features, and you can also get a 30-day free trial to see if you like all the features it brings to the table.

LogMeOnce

A unique option

A screenshot showing the dekstop interface of the LogMeOnce password manager.
Source: LogMeOnce

LogMeOnce is also a great free password manager that comes with a good set of features. This is one of the unique password managers out there as it lets you log in to your account with plenty of ways that don't require you to enter a password. One of the ways you can get into your account without a password is with the help of its PhotoLogin feature, which lets you snap a photo of whatever is in front of the phone or the laptop's camera to authenticate.

It essentially scans for a particular pose or an item, so you can make a particular pose showing something like cufflinks or a stapler. It works as advertised and lets you log in without entering a password. LogMeOnce offers other ways to enter your master account without a password too, and you can even use FaceID or the fingerprint scanner on your phone or PC to get in. Some other noteworthy features of LogMeOnce include support for secure wallets, a password strength calculator, and more. It's completely free to use and works across different platforms.

An image showing the logo of LogMeOnce password manager.
LogMeOnce

If you are tired of using the generic password managers and want to try something new, then check out LogMeOnce. This is one of the most uique password managers out there that offers a good set of features, and also some fun ways to log into your master account without a password.

Best free password managers in 2023

There are plenty of other free password managers out there on the market, but these are the ones I recommend checking out right now. Bitwarden and Zoho Vault offer a lot of great features, with their free tiers covering all the essentials. KeePass is also a solid option to consider if you don't mind spending some time to truly customize your experience with downloads and plug-ins. I've also added some other options to the mix, including NordPass, Dashlane, and LogMeOnce, so be sure to check them out.

All password managers mentioned in this collection work across different platforms like smartphones, laptops, and even Chromebooks. Most of them also offer a premium tier which you can consider upgrading to if you like the free version.