NordPass review: is it easy to use?
NordPass came into a saturated market in 2019 and took one year to become one of the consumer’s favorite password managers. Created by NordSec, the people behind the popular NordVPN service, NordPass is understandably all about security, privacy, and ease of use. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of market veterans, but it does a few things extremely well and fills an important niche.
We investigate in our NordPass review.
How Much Does NordPass Cost?
NordPass’ free version does not allow you to access your passwords on multiple devices at the same time or share items from your vault. Myki, our top free password manager, includes both these features. NordPass does not limit how many passwords you can save though, which is a plus.
NordPass Premium gets rid of the free version’s limitations, letting you access passwords on up to six devices and share items for $4.99 per month. This tier also unlocks access to the Data Breach Scanner and Password Health features.
NordPass’ monthly price is expensive compared to other services’ effective monthly costs. Even though you may be tempted by the cost savings of lengthier subscriptions, we recommend that you start with the monthly plan to make sure that NordPass works for you, or at least sign up for the free 30-day trial. Also note that the renewal price for your plan may change after the first subscription period.
For comparison, LastPass‘s Premium plan costs $36 per year and Keeper charges $34.99 per year. Dashlane starts at $35.88 per year, but its $59.99-per-year plan includes a VPN. Bitwarden Premium costs just $10 per year. You can, at the time of this writing, get NordPass and NordVPN on a two-year deal for $146.72 (effectively a little over $6 per month).
Importing existing passwords
Using NordPass
Password Health and Data Breach Scanner
NordPass pricing
Version | Features | Price |
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Free (1 user) | Unlimited passwords, password generator, credit card info storage, secure notes, sync across devices, one active device at the time | $0.00 |
Premium (6 users) | Everything in Free + six active devices, secure item sharing, Trusted Contacts, Password Health, Data Breach Scanner | from $2.49/month |
Should I buy NordPass?
While NordPass doesn’t have as many advanced features as many password managers, its simplicity actually makes it the most straightforward password manager we’ve tested. Its user-friendly design makes it very easy to install and use, and it works well on both desktops and mobile devices.
The only thing that doesn’t mesh with the perfect user experience is that you can only log in to one device at a time. This makes switching between mobile and desktop a bit annoying. Nevertheless, this was removed on the premium account. So, for a few pounds a month, it’s definitely worth upgrading if you know you’re going to be using NordPass on multiple devices.
NordPass’ simplicity makes it ideal for people who are just starting to look into password security, especially if you’re setting up password security on behalf of a friend or relative who is struggling with a complex application.