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NordPass

A password manager from Nord Security. The free plan covers one active device; Premium adds more.

Reviewed by Xplorekit's independent developer · Last checked · How we choose

Add to Chrome Free plan, paid plans · Chrome Web Store

Why it's a strong pick

NordPass has a free plan with unlimited passwords, passkeys and personal info, plus autosave and autofill. NordPass says it encrypts data with XChaCha20. The trade-off: the free plan allows one active session on one device. Weak-password checks and breach monitoring are Premium-only, so the free plan is the basic version.

What it does

NordPass makes strong passwords, saves and fills your logins, and stores passkeys, cards and personal notes. Your vault syncs, but on the free plan you can be signed in on only one device at a time. NordPass says data is encrypted on your device and that no one, not even the company, can see what you store.

Key features

  • Autosave and autofill. Included on the free plan.
  • Passkey storage. Both the free and Premium plans store passkeys.
  • XChaCha20 encryption. NordPass says it uses this algorithm.
  • Password Health. Flags weak, old and reused passwords. Premium only.
  • Data Breach Scanner. NordPass describes 24/7 monitoring of emails and cards. Premium only.
  • Password sharing. Listed by NordPass as a Premium feature.

Who it's for

NordPass suits people who want a simple manager and are fine with one active device on the free plan, or who will pay for Premium to use several devices at once. If you switch between a laptop and a phone all day and want a free plan, compare Bitwarden and Proton Pass, which list unlimited devices on their free plans.

Does the NordPass free plan sync across devices?

The free plan syncs, but it allows only one active session on one device. If you sign in on a second device, you are signed out of the first. NordPass says Premium allows unlimited simultaneous devices. Check the current plan details on NordPass's site before you rely on either plan.

What is free and what is Premium?

The free plan covers unlimited passwords, passkeys and personal info, with autosave, autofill and sync on one active device. Premium adds unlimited simultaneous devices, Password Health checks for weak, old and reused passwords, the Data Breach Scanner and password sharing. We list no prices because they change.

What audits and certifications does NordPass mention?

NordPass published a Cure53 audit of NordPass Business: 21 person-days covering mobile, desktop, browser extensions and the admin panel. It reports 15 issues, one rated High, fixed and re-checked. That audit was of the Business product, not the free build. Nord Security also says it holds SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001.

What permissions does NordPass ask for?

Check the install prompt on the Chrome Web Store listing before you add it. A password manager has to read and fill forms on the sites you visit, so expect a broad request. Permissions can change between releases, so read the prompt again after big updates.

FAQ

Is the extension free? The extension works with the free plan. Premium is optional and paid.

Is it open source? We found no statement from NordPass that it is, so we do not claim it.

Who makes it? Nord Security.

Good to know

If you want weak-password checks or breach alerts, that means Premium. On the free plan, remember you are signed in on one device at a time. Turn on two-factor authentication for your NordPass account and keep a recovery option, so a lost device does not lock you out.

Other password managers to compare

NordPass is one of 10 picks in our Password Managers guide, which compares them side by side and explains how to choose. The other picks:

  • 1Password: A password manager from AgileBits Inc. (1Password). It has a free trial but no free plan.
  • Bitwarden: An open-source password manager from Bitwarden Inc. The free plan covers unlimited passwords and devices.
  • Keeper: A zero-knowledge password manager from Keeper Security. The extension needs a paid plan or the free trial.
  • Proton Pass: An open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager from the Proton Mail team. It has a free plan.
  • RoboForm: A password manager from Siber Systems, Inc. The free plan is for one device with no sync.
  • KeePassXC-Browser: An open-source extension that fills in logins from your KeePassXC desktop app.
  • authenticator.sh 2FA: An open-source authenticator that makes your 2FA codes inside Chrome, with no host permissions.
  • Passbolt: The Chrome extension for Passbolt, an open-source password manager built for teams.
  • Psono: An open-source password manager client that needs a Psono server, hosted or your own.

Compare: Passbolt vs Psono (two team-focused managers)

Also see: Best Chrome extensions for privacy

This is a third-party extension, not built or maintained by Xplorekit. We link to the official Chrome Web Store listing — install and permissions are entirely between you and the extension's own publisher.