In an age where passwords are everywhere, and you absolutely cannot remember them all, password managers are a necessary utility. However, the one you pick needs to balance price, features, design, and UI — and of course, it needs to be secure.
If your passwords get compromised in a server penetration or an encryption error, you have to change your passwords for everything. These managers are the best of the bunch, with each having unique strengths and feature flavorings in their desire to stand out and deliver the most secure, satisfactory experience you can have.
These are the best Android password managers
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1Password has taken a long, winding road to get to Android prominence, but the once Apple-only app is now intuitive and at feature-parity with its iOS counterpart.
Bitwarden is a fantastic service that uses zero-knowledge infrastructure — meaning you're in full control of your password vaults. The service also costs less than its rivals, is among the most secure available today, and works natively with Android's autofill service for devices on Android 11 and above.
If you're looking for a beautifully designed password manager, it doesn't get much better than Dashlane. The app has been around for years and has seen its fair share of design changes, but the latest of which is arguably the best, plus it's pretty darn great at managing your passwords.
We recommended LastPass in the past, but the brand did a poor job disclosing a recent breach, and given the stellar alternatives available, we think you should switch to one of these options listed below.
1Password is the way to go
The great thing about 1Password is its simplicity. Like all options in this list, the app ties into Android's built-in password manager SDK, but if an app doesn't support it for whatever reason, 1Password has its own keyboard that lets you quickly copy-and-paste a username and password into the appropriate field.
1Password supports tags and groups; it can be used to generate random solid passwords or 2FA codes; it supports multiple vaults, one for personal and one for a family or a team, and switches between them seamlessly; it's fast to load and rarely crashes. 1Password also works with U2F keys now, adding an extra level of protection to your account and your passwords.
1Password is a password manager that fell behind a few years ago, but it's surged to become one of the easiest-to-use and well-featured password managers around. With a $36 per year membership, it's competitive, and ideally, you need to pay to play to get all the features.
Dashlane is a great alternative
While 1Password is a favorite around here, Dashlane comes in a close second. The service features a beautifully designed application with an easy-to-navigate interface so you can find the passwords you need whenever prompted. There are apps for just about every platform, so you'll never be without your passwords.
The free version of Dashlane will be sufficient for some, but you will likely begin butting up against the limitations pretty quickly. The biggest hurdle is that you can only use Dashlane to store up to 50 passwords at a time. Considering how many different logins and accounts we all have, 50 may seem like a lot, but the truth is that it's just a drop in the bucket. While the free version is limited to storing just 50 passwords, Dashlane's Essentials plan offers unlimited password storage, along with being able to use the service with two devices instead of one.
If you want to switch from LastPass or want to dive into a password manager for the first time, then Dashlane Premium is the way to go. The company offers a 30-day free trial, so you can get your feet wet and everything organized. Then, you'll be able to use the app on an unlimited number of devices without any limits on how many passwords can be stored. Plus, you'll be provided with a VPN for WiFi protection and will receive alerts from Dashlane's Dark Web Monitoring service.
Dashlane is first and foremost a well-designed, easy-to-use password manager, but these days it's also something of a one-stop-shopping experience for online data security. Dashlane Premium comes with a VPN, separate secure browser, and Dark Web Monitoring to alert you if your info shows up in a data dump.
Enpass has all the features you want
The most important parts of any password manager are security and convenience. Enpass offers the same level of password vault security as the rest of the competition, but there's an added layer of protection in its model because it doesn't store any of your data itself — you choose where to store and sync it so that you can save it in Google Drive or Dropbox. Of course, that adds a little more overhead for you at first, but you can have the peace of mind of knowing you control the vault's location.
Then there's convenience. Of course, Enpass has apps for all of the major platforms, and your cloud service of choice can provide syncing, but there's nothing more convenient than never having a recurring payment just to keep your password manager around. Enpass is a one-time purchase, not a subscription, so you buy it and own it. That's it.
Don't think you need to pay every month (or every year) just to keep your passwords in one secure location? Enpass is for you.
Microsoft Authenticator is a free option that just works
It has been a slow build-up over the last few years, but Microsoft has been on much more of a focused path with its apps and services. Edge is already one of the best Android browsers or the computer now that it uses Chromium. Now Microsoft has its eyes set on helping you keep your information secure. Over the last few months, Microsoft Authenticator has been transformed from a basic 2FA app into a more robust password manager.
You can import your passwords from Chrome with ease and use Authenticator to access those passwords or create new ones. So it's a pretty straightforward solution to managing your passwords. That being said, you won't find a gorgeous design while using the app, but hey, it's completely free, and you can store as many passwords as you want.
With Microsoft Authenticator, you can do so much more than generate your 2FA codes. The app has been updated with a free-to-use password manager that works seamlessly on your phone and with the Microsoft Edge browser.
Built into Android: Google Password Manager
Instead of masquerading as a traditional application, Google Password Manager is built right into your Google account already. Since we're already using Android and downloading apps, that means that you already have access to this manager. Whenever you create a new account or need to update a password, Google will provide a bit of help so you can generate new logins that can't be easily guessed.
There's a lot of great password managers out there that bring a lot more control and multi-layer security to this affair, but for ease of use, nothing beats a pre-installed service.
Admittedly, this isn't the most secure password manager in existence, but it still requires you to enter your Google account password to view or edit the data on the Google Passwords website or in your Google Account settings.
NordPass is a new solution that gets a lot right
Keeping with the trend of VPN apps making password managers, that brings us to NordPass. As the name suggests, this is just one of the offerings from NordVPN, which also is one of the best Android VPN apps. Easily import your passwords from your browser or use a CSV file if you happen to be coming from another password manager.
The app itself provides end-to-end encryption, while being able to save and help you create passwords and logins. Plus, you can even save your credit card information for easy access when your wallet is in the other room. Or maybe you want to take down some notes, but don't want to keep that information in something like Google Keep. Fire up RememBear, jot down what you need to remember, and keep it protected with one of the best password managers for Android.
NordPass is an intriguing option, especially if you are already using NordVPN for your VPN needs. There are no limitations to the number of passwords that can be stored with NordPass, and you'll be notified if your information appears in a security breach.
Bitwarden is a terrific free service
If you're looking for a password manager that is a bit more robust than what Google and Microsoft have to offer for free options, then Bitwarden is the way to go. The service allows for unlimited password storage with a free account while allowing you to self-host your passwords and generate new ones. Then, all of your passwords can sync across any devices you want to use to access Bitwarden.
Turning things up a notch, Bitwarden Premium provides everything you can get in the free version, along with some extra goodies. For example, you'll get 1GB of file storage so that you can store images or notes, along with Bitwarden Authenticator. Bitwarden Premium even supports two-step authentication from integration with the YubiKey if that's your kind of thing.
Bitwarden contains many features that you would expect from a password manager, such as the ability to autofill logins or generate new passwords. But the best part about Bitwarden is that you don't need to sign up for Premium to make the most out of it.
