Dashlane

Dashlane is a password manager: it stores and autofills your logins, generates strong, unique passwords, and keeps payment cards, IDs and secure notes in an encrypted, zero-knowledge vault that only you can unlock. What sets it apart is how much it bundles in — a VPN for private browsing, dark-web monitoring and breach alerts — turning it into an all-in-one security suite rather than just a vault. It syncs across your devices and browsers, so your passwords and personal details are available wherever you sign in. People choose it when they'd rather manage passwords, privacy and monitoring from a single app.

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Dashlane is one of the pricier mainstream managers, starting around US$4.99/mo — noticeably more than Bitwarden or Proton Pass. There's no traditional desktop app anymore either; it's browser-extension and web-first, which some longtime users dislike. The free plan is also restrictive, limiting you to a single device, so it works better as a trial than a permanent free option. Whether the cost is justified depends on how much you'll use the extras: the bundled VPN, dark-web monitoring and breach alerts add real value if you want everything in one place, but they're wasted money if you only need a vault.

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Yes. Dashlane uses zero-knowledge, AES-256 encryption, has undergone independent security audits, and has a clean record with no breach of user vaults. Its patented security architecture means Dashlane itself can't see your stored data — the vault is decrypted only on your device with your master password.

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Install the Dashlane extension from the Chrome Web Store, then sign in or create an account. It adds an icon to your toolbar that autofills logins, saves new ones and opens your vault. Because Dashlane is now extension- and web-first, with no standalone desktop app, the Chrome extension is the main way to use it on a computer. You can pin the icon for quicker access.

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Dashlane was founded in France in 2009 and is now headquartered in the United States, with operations in both Paris and New York. It's effectively a US-French company, combining French engineering roots with a US corporate base.

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Dashlane Premium starts at US$4.99/mo, billed annually, with a Friends & Family plan covering several people for more. There's a limited free plan restricted to one device, plus a short trial of the paid features. Because promotions and regional pricing change, it's worth confirming the current annual rate on Dashlane's own site before subscribing. Remember the paid plan also bundles a VPN and dark-web monitoring, which factors into whether the price feels worth it.

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