Which tool for managing passwords?

A password manager has one job: keep every login unique and strong without you remembering them. All the major ones encrypt your vault on your device, so the real differences are how well they protect you if the provider is hacked, how smooth autofill is every day, and what you pay. Security records matter here. LastPass lost encrypted customer vaults in its 2022 breach, was fined 1.2 million pounds by the UK ICO for it, has had crypto thefts traced to cracked vaults, and in June 2026 had customer names and contact details taken through its vendor Klue (vaults were not affected). In February 2026, ETH Zurich and USI researchers showed how a compromised server could attack Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane and 1Password, and 1Password's extra Secret Key held up best. Also good: Dashlane ($65.04 a year, Friends and Family for 10 at $97.56, no free plan), NordPass and Keeper. We ranked them on security design and track record, everyday autofill, the free plan, and yearly cost for one person and a family. Prices checked November 2026 on each vendor's pricing page, US, billed yearly.