Dashlane vs Authentik
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.5
vs4.6
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Dashlane
Authentik
Password vault
VPN included
Dark web monitoring
Password changer
Secure sharing
All platforms
SAML/OIDC/OAuth2
LDAP provider
MFA support
User self-service
Proxy authentication
Flow designer
Dashlane Pros
- Built-in VPN included
- Dark web monitoring
- Auto password changer for supported sites
- Simple interface for non-technical users
- Passkey support
- Identity theft protection (higher tiers)
Dashlane Cons
- Most expensive option ($60+/year)
- No native desktop app (browser only)
- Free tier extremely limited (25 passwords)
- Browser extension removed desktop app
- Significantly pricier than 1Password or Bitwarden
- Users leaving for cheaper alternatives
Authentik Pros
- Comprehensive SSO solution
- Beautiful modern UI
- Flexible flow designer
- Easy Docker deployment
- Active development
- Good documentation
Authentik Cons
- Complex initial setup
- Resource hungry compared to alternatives
- Younger project less battle-tested
- Limited enterprise ecosystem
- Steep learning curve
- Fewer third-party integrations than Auth0