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NordPass review

A password manager from Nord Security that stores passwords, passkeys and one-time codes in an XChaCha20-encrypted vault.

By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Capabilities (40%)
8.4
Ease of setup (30%)
9.0
Value (30%)
8.4

NordPass keeps the core job simple. Its App Store listing says the app saves new passwords automatically as you create or update accounts, imports from your browser or another password manager, and syncs passwords and passkeys across your devices. One-time codes live in the same vault through NordPass Authenticator and can be autofilled, so family members do not need a separate 2FA app. Security details are published: XChaCha20 encryption with Argon2id key derivation, a zero-knowledge design and an independent audit by Cure53. Password Health and the Data Breach Scanner flag weak, reused and leaked credentials. On the US App Store, the 12-Month Plan costs $34.99 and the 1-Month Plan $4.99. We could not read NordPass's own pricing page from our location, so family plan terms are not covered here, and buyers who want a shared family vault should confirm the details on nordpass.com before paying. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

people who want a simple app with built-in one-time codes at a low yearly price

Price

US App Store: 12-Month Plan $34.99 (about $2.92 a month); 1-Month Plan $4.99.

12-Month Plan $34.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • XChaCha20 encryption with Argon2id key derivation and a zero-knowledge design
  • NordPass Authenticator stores and autofills one-time codes
  • Data Breach Scanner alerts when logins, emails or cards appear in known incidents
  • Password Health flags weak or reused passwords
  • Automatically saves new passwords as you create or update accounts

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Monthly option at $4.99 on the US App Store for short-term use
  • Strength: Independent audit by Cure53 named in the vendor listing
  • Strength: Passwords, passkeys and one-time codes live in one vault
  • Weakness: NordPass pricing page blocked our request, so we used App Store prices
  • Weakness: Family plan details were not available on the pages we could read
  • Weakness: App Store listing shows several 12-month prices between $31.99 and $35.99

Key facts

  • Yearly price: $34.99 on the US App Store
  • Monthly price: $4.99 on the US App Store
  • Encryption: XChaCha20 with Argon2id
  • Audit: Cure53 (vendor statement)
  • Developer: Nord Security

Where it ranks

NordPass is No. 5 in our Best Password Managers verdict.

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