<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo analyze NordPass as a password manager, I created a scoring rubric with six key PM categories that potential buyers will consider. Each category was weighted based on its relative importance, and each included multiple subcriteria that I used to score NordPass. Each subcriterion was a specific feature or capability of password managers. How NordPass met all subcriteria determined its final score of 3.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evaluation Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
First, I considered NordPass’s set of core password management features \u2014 the backbone of the product. I also looked at factors that contribute to its ease of use, availability of any advanced features, and the administrative tools and capabilities that make it usable. I also evaluated NordPass’s pricing compared to the overall password manager market. Finally, I considered customer support services, including support channels and hours available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Core features (25%):<\/strong> This category analyzed NordPass’s selection of core features, including password sharing, password recovery, and OS and mobile support.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Usability and administration (15%):<\/strong> I considered documentation, groups and user management, custom session length, alerts, and overall review scores for setup.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 3.2\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Security (15%):<\/strong> This category examined NordPass’s transparency about its security practices and its breach history, as well as features like zero-knowledge encryption.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 3.9\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advanced features (15%):<\/strong> I looked at advanced password management features, including guest accounts, secrets management, and the ability to self-host.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 1.5\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pricing (15%):<\/strong> I evaluated the costs of NordPass’s plans \u2014 particularly compared to the overall market’s pricing \u2014 and the availability of a free trial.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Customer support (15%):<\/strong> I looked at the number of support channels available, the support team’s hours, and whether NordPass offered a demo.\n
\n- Score:<\/strong> 3.2\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Bottom Line: Consider NordPass for a Future-Forward Password Manager<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNordPass takes an inventive approach to password management, using a newer and faster encryption algorithm with the assumption that other organizations will continue to adopt it. It has reasonable business pricing compared to the rest of the password management market, including its base Enterprise costs. NordPass does lack some additional features and only offers true SSO in its Enterprise plan, so consider which features you truly need before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for a more advanced single sign-on product, read our guide to the best SSO solutions<\/a> next.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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