Why this one matters more than the rest
Reused passwords are how most accounts get hacked — one breach anywhere exposes you everywhere. A password manager fixes this by remembering a different strong password for every site.
Unlike most software categories, the best budget pick here isn't a cut-down version of the corporate tool. It's a complete, open, audited product that happens to be free.
Free is enough for most people
The free tier covers unlimited passwords on unlimited devices — the thing the corporate tools charge monthly for. For an individual or a family, that is the whole job.
Paying gets you extras: emergency access, advanced two-factor options, and priority support. Nice, not necessary.
The business case is different
For a team, pay. Shared vaults, offboarding when someone leaves, and admin controls are exactly what the paid plans are for, and a breach costs more than any subscription.
Our software catalog compares the corporate and budget options side by side with per-user pricing so you can see the difference for your team size.