Which password manager should I use?
Four questions, one answer, with the price and the reason. If a free plan is enough for you, the quiz says so.
Who needs the password manager?
How the recommendation is made
The rules are short and fixed. If your vault must never leave your own devices, the answer is KeePassXC, because it keeps everything in a local file. If you want to host the server yourself, the answer is Bitwarden, the only mainstream manager with official self-hosting.
Otherwise the answer is Proton Pass, on the plan that matches your household and budget: Free for one person who does not want to pay (unlimited devices, 10 email aliases), Plus for one person who wants built-in 2FA codes and unlimited aliases, Family for up to 6 people. Each result also names the honest alternative, usually Bitwarden, which costs less on paid plans.
Your last answer does not change the pick: it tells you how to move the passwords you already have, since that is the step where most people give up.
Prices and facts used
- Proton Pass (read 18 Oct 2026 from Proton's billing API): Free with unlimited devices, 10 email aliases and 2 vaults; Plus 35.88 USD per year; Family 59.88 USD per year for up to 6 people.
- Bitwarden (bitwarden.com/pricing, read 18 Oct 2026): Free with unlimited devices; Premium 19.80 USD per year; Families 47.88 USD per year for up to 6 users; official self-hosting.
- KeePassXC (keepassxc.org): free and open source (GPL), local .kdbx file, no official mobile app; KeePassDX and Strongbox read the same file.
What the quiz does not know
It does not know your devices, your employer's rules or how you feel about an interface. If two answers seem close, open both free plans for a week: switching later is one export and one import.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best password manager for most people?
For one person who wants a hosted service, Proton Pass Free covers unlimited passwords on unlimited devices at no cost, and Plus at 35.88 USD per year adds built-in 2FA codes and unlimited email aliases. Bitwarden is the cheaper paid option at 19.80 USD per year.
Is a free password manager safe enough?
Yes, if it is end-to-end encrypted and you protect it with a strong master password and two-factor authentication. Proton Pass Free and Bitwarden Free use the same encryption as their paid plans; paying adds features, not security.
Which password manager for a family?
Proton Pass Family covers up to 6 people for 59.88 USD per year. Bitwarden Families covers up to 6 users for 47.88 USD per year. Both give each person a private vault plus shared items.
Do you earn money from the answer?
Only from Proton Pass: if you subscribe through our link, Proton pays us a commission, at no extra cost to you. Bitwarden and KeePassXC pay us nothing, and the quiz still sends you to them when they fit better.