NordPass vs. competitors: a password manager comparison
Simplify the password manager selection process in your organization. See how NordPass compares to other major business password managers.
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Why choose NordPass?
NordPass lets you unlock seamless security that offers more for less. No hidden paywalls or extra charges—just straightforward protection for your business. Experience effortless synchronization across devices with easy onboarding and round-the-clock support.
Cost-effective
Get all the essential business security features and technical support without hidden fees.
Easy to use and manage
Onboard your organization’s members effortlessly and manage their core activity thanks to the easy-to-use, intuitive interface.
Seamless deployment
Simplify deployment on all company devices and ensure seamless access to secure data for all employees.
Effective communication
Receive assistance swiftly whenever you need it. Our sales team and the 24/7 support desk are readily available to help with any queries and problems at no extra cost.
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Security expertise
Rely on true cybersecurity expertise. NordPass was developed by the cybersecurity veterans behind NordVPN—Nord Security.
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Password manager comparison: what makes NordPass the best choice for businesses?
See our in-depth comparison of password manager features and functionality to learn how NordPass can offer businesses the best cybersecurity experience.
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Encryption
NordPass utilizes XChaCha20-Poly1305-IETF, a cutting-edge encryption method not employed by LastPass. While LastPass provides key salting with Argon2, XChaCha20 offers hardware performance advantages without AES acceleration, resistance to timing attacks, simple implementation, and flexibility in security margins, making it a compelling alternative.
LastPass utilizes the end-to-end AES-GCM-256 encryption algorithm.
Customizable Password Policy settings for passwords stored in the vault
NordPass features a customizable Password Policy that allows organizations to set specific requirements for passwords stored in the vault. This ensures strong password criteria are enforced and requires the password generator to create complex randomized passwords. Additionally, businesses can actively monitor compliance with their internal policies, providing valuable insights and evidence of adherence to security standards.
LastPass provides its own guidelines for what constitutes a weak password, which may differ from an organization’s policies. Even if an organization sets stronger rules for password generators, users can still manually create or import passwords that don't meet the security standards. However, the password manager might not flag these as weak since it evaluates passwords based on its own framework rather than the organization’s internal policies or character limits.
Data Breach Scanner
NordPass presents a more extensive list of breaches for the same account and additional breach details (such as hashed passwords and addresses). Credit card monitoring is also available for individual users.
LastPass provides a similar report as NordPass. It can check for the type of information leaked but cannot see extensive breach details aside from the password. Compared with NordPass, it displays fewer results for the same compromised login. It does not offer credit card monitoring.
User-friendly account recovery
Users can recover their accounts using a recovery code or by requesting recovery from the Organization Owner. No prior enrollment or configuration is required, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
Users can recover accounts using recovery codes, biometrics, SMS, one-time passwords, or security questions. Admins can reset the Master Password with a temporary one, but without pre-configured recovery methods, account recovery may be difficult or impossible.
User-friendly data recovery after the user is deleted
Data stored in NordPass can be recovered from deleted user vaults, even if it was not shared. This feature ensures that all information is retained, allowing for easy access recovery and the ability to transfer data to another user, as well as supporting business continuity.
When a user is deleted, their non-shared data cannot be recovered from the deleted vault. However, any shared folders remain accessible to the organization.
Synchronized peer-to-peer sharing
NordPass offers granular permissions for shared items and features Time-Limited Sharing, allowing users to specify access levels and set a predetermined duration for shared credentials or data.
Peer-to-peer sharing is available, but it offers limited access permissions, allowing users to either view or hide the password.
Organizational sharing control
The Owner role provides a comprehensive overview of all shared folders and peer-to-peer shared individual items within the organization, including details about their owners, recipients, and access levels. Future updates will enhance this feature by allowing Organization Owners to manage access permissions directly.
Admins can view a list of all shared folders created for the company account, but they cannot see or manage the contents until access permissions are assigned. Additionally, admins do not have visibility or control over peer-to-peer shared individual items.
Built-in TOTP authenticator retaining a second factor available on desktop with autofill functionality
NordPass features a built-in authenticator that operates seamlessly across all devices and includes autofill functionality for desktop devices. This integration helps users avoid MFA fatigue by automatically filling in their credentials. For admins, it ensures that employees use a single tool for multiple authentication methods, streamlining both security and user experience.
LastPass offers an authenticator feature that allows users to store and autofill TOTPs in the desktop application or extension. However, without the paid add-on, no second-factor step is required to view or use these codes, diminishing the effectiveness of two-factor authentication (2FA). The paid add-on enhances security by requiring authentication via a mobile app, but it does introduce a flaw, as users must have a mobile phone for this verification, which may not always be convenient.
Built-in Email Masking
No additional service is needed to use the Email Masking feature.
LastPass does not offer an Email Masking feature.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only, based on publicly available third-party reviews, user feedback, features testing, and online sources accessed on September 25, 2024, and should not be considered definitive or permanent. While we strive for accuracy and completeness, Nord Security Inc. and its affiliates make no guarantees regarding the information's accuracy, completeness, or suitability. We do not undertake, warrant, or represent that any product, or its feature, is or will remain publicly regarded as better or worse than other options, serve any purpose, has mentioned features, benefits, strengths, and limitations for any period of time. Product features, pricing, and other details may change, and we advise readers to verify these directly with vendors. We disclaim any and all liability to any party for any errors, omissions, or actions taken based on this information. The inclusion of competitor products does not imply affiliation, or endorsement, and all trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Readers should conduct their own research and seek independent advice before making purchasing decisions.
NordPass Business
Ease of use
Ease of setup
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Lastpass Business
Ease of use
Ease of setup
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The presented data concerns the NordPass Business product. The information is derived from data comparisons published by G2 on 01/09/25. Visit the G2 website www.g2.com for more information.
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Frequently asked questions
A business password manager should provide core security functionalities. These include end-to-end encryption, customizable centralized password policy settings to enforce strong credential use within the organization, access to detailed activity logs for monitoring and compliance, emergency account recovery options, and secure sharing of credentials and folders with granular access controls. Additional features like password health analysis and dark web monitoring offer a strong advantage for a secure password manager.
Overall, the business password manager should be easy for new users to onboard and adopt. The technical skills of employees using the tool may vary, so it should offer a user-friendly interface and intuitive design.
Using a company password manager boosts your business cybersecurity. Your employees' sensitive data is encrypted with the latest encryption algorithm that would take millions of years to break. Just compare it to a post-it note, which can be lost or easily stolen by whoever walks into the office.
Running a business comes with a lot of different accounts and devices. Managing and keeping them all secure is no easy task. Here is where an enterprise password manager enters the conversation.
With a corporate password manager like NordPass, suitable for small and large companies alike, your employees can store all their login credentials in a single place. All they need to remember is their Master Password to unlock their password vault. With NordPass Business, they can securely share passwords with coworkers and access them on multiple devices, even offline. No more forgotten passwords after a long vacation.
The NordPass team password manager was designed with the principle of zero-knowledge architecture in mind. This means that you — and only you — can see and manage your passwords. The NordPass team has no access to them.