NordPass
FreemiumPassword manager from the makers of NordVPN
About NordPass
NordPass is a password manager from Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. Built on the XChaCha20 encryption algorithm and zero-knowledge architecture. Offers passkey support, breach scanning, and a clean interface.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- 1 active device
- Unlimited passwords
- Basic vault
Premium
- All devices
- Breach scanner
- Secure sharing
- Billed 2-year plan
Family
- 6 accounts
- Family dashboard
- All Premium features
Pros
- Very affordable — $1.69/mo on 2-year plan
- Zero-knowledge architecture with XChaCha20 encryption
- Good breach scanner
- Passkey support
- Clean, modern interface
Cons
- Free plan limited to 1 active device at a time
- Bitwarden free plan is better value
- Newer — less battle-tested than 1Password
- Price significantly higher on monthly billing
Best For
- NordVPN users wanting to bundle security tools
- Budget-conscious users who need multi-device sync
Not Ideal For
- Users who want free multi-device (use Bitwarden)
- Teams — 1Password Teams is better for business
Data & Privacy
Made by Nord Security (NordVPN parent). Zero-knowledge xChaCha20 encryption. Data hosted in EU. No AI training. Independent security audits by Cure53 published. GDPR compliant as EU company. Vault exportable as CSV.
Who Is This For?
Hands-on tested May 2026
Signup Experience
Email signup with a free tier available, no credit card required. Free tier is restricted to one active device at a time -- switching devices requires logging out on the previous one. Browser extension installs quickly. Import from other password managers covers CSV and common formats. Interface is clean and minimal.
For Home Users
Free tier single-device limitation is the main friction point. Premium at $1.49/mo on a 2-year plan is among the cheapest paid password managers. xChaCha20 encryption and independent Cure53 audits give it strong security credentials. Family plan at $2.79/mo for 6 users is excellent value. A solid choice for NordVPN users who want to stay in the Nord Security ecosystem.
For Business Users
Teams at $1.99/user/mo and Enterprise at $3.99/user/mo are price-competitive. Business plans include admin console, user provisioning, activity logs, and SSO on Enterprise. Less mature than 1Password or Bitwarden for enterprise deployment but the pricing is hard to argue with. Best for SMBs looking for a budget-friendly business password manager with reasonable security credentials.
Our Verdict
NordPass is a solid, affordable password manager — but Bitwarden is free and open-source, making it hard to justify. The 2-year pricing at $1.69/mo is genuinely competitive, and the breach scanner and passkey support are useful. If you're already a NordVPN user, NordPass bundles nicely. Otherwise, Bitwarden free or 1Password offer better value.