Security & Privacy comparison

Dashlane vs Enpass

An independent, side-by-side look at two leading security & privacy tools: scores, pricing, strengths, and who each one fits. Updated June 2026.

Dashlane

★★★★★4.6

Password manager with built-in VPN and dark-web monitoring

Enpass

★★★★★4.4

Offline-first password manager with your own storage

The verdict

Dashlane scores higher, but fit decides it.

Dashlane leads on our score (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5), yet Dashlane and Enpass are built for different priorities. Dashlane is strongest for people who want a password manager and light vpn in one subscription; Enpass for privacy-minded users who want local or self-managed vault storage. The table and picks below show exactly where each pulls ahead.

Side by side

Dashlane vs Enpass at a glance.

	Dashlane	Enpass
MR AI Score	4.6 / 5	4.4 / 5
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Entry paid plan	Premium, $4.99/mo	Individual, $1.99/mo
Best for	People who want a password manager and light VPN in one subscription	Privacy-minded users who want local or self-managed vault storage
Standout strength	Strong autofill and passkey support	Vault stays in your own storage
Main trade-off	No free plan since September 2025, only a 14-day trial	You manage your own sync and backups

Choose Dashlane if…

Dashlane's angle is convenience: a capable password manager with dark-web monitoring and a bundled Hotspot Shield VPN, so one subscription covers several bases. The apps are friendly and autofill is reliable. You pay a little more than standalone managers, and since the permanent free plan ended in September 2025 there is no way to stay on Dashlane without paying once the 14-day trial runs out.

Strong autofill and passkey support
Bundled VPN and dark-web monitoring
Clear, friendly apps and onboarding

Read the Dashlane review ↗

Choose Enpass if…

Enpass stands out by not holding your data: your vault lives locally or in your own iCloud, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and you can buy a one-time licence instead of subscribing. That control appeals to privacy-minded users willing to manage their own sync. The trade-off is a slightly dated interface and more setup than fully managed rivals.

Vault stays in your own storage
Offline-first, no forced subscription
One-time purchase options available

Read the Enpass review ↗

FAQ

Dashlane vs Enpass: common questions.

Is Dashlane better than Enpass?+

In our reviews Dashlane scores 4.6/5 and Enpass scores 4.4/5, but the better tool depends on your needs: Dashlane suits people who want a password manager and light vpn in one subscription, while Enpass suits privacy-minded users who want local or self-managed vault storage.

Dashlane vs Enpass: which is more affordable?+

Dashlane uses a paid model and Enpass a freemium model. Enpass has a free tier to start on, while Dashlane is paid only. Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.

Should I choose Dashlane or Enpass?+

Choose Dashlane if people who want a password manager and light vpn in one subscription is your priority and strong autofill and passkey support matters most. Choose Enpass if you are privacy-minded users who want local or self-managed vault storage and you value vault stays in your own storage.

Still deciding?

Compare more security & privacy tools.

See the full ranking ↗