The Best Password Managers With Two-Factor Authentication of 2023

Password managers can help you generate and remember strong passwords, fill out online forms, and secure information. But 2FA immediately cuts out the risk of compromised passwords. Whether a password is hacked, discovered in phishing schemes by scammers, or simply forgotten, access to your vital data will not be given without approval from the second factor. We’ve researched the top password managers with 2FA.

While 1Password may be the highest-rated password manager overall, Keeper wins the top slot thanks to its stellar integration of 2FA on its platform, supporting the following 2FA methods:

• Text message
• Google and Microsoft Authenticator (time-based, one-time password)
• RSA SecurID
• Duo Security
• KeeperDNA

While some of these are pretty standard offerings (text and third-party authentication apps), Both RSA SecurID and Duo integration help Keeper stand out. Both are dedicated multi-factor authentication (MFA) services that give you access to a host of security features. You won’t always find these with a password manager alone, from push-to-approve and one-time passcodes to biometrics and FIDO-based authentication.

This is an excellent option for those looking to keep their accounts locked down tight or sharing accounts with team or family members. The downside is these are paid services in addition to your subscription to Keeper.

Keeper also has a proprietary authentication app, KeeperDNA. All of these options, in addition to what Keeper already does well, lead us to crown Keeper the king of 2FA.

Who is Keeper best for?

With a 30% to 50% discount for students, veterans, and medical professionals, Keeper is one of the best deals on the market — if you’re in one of those qualified fields. Even without that 50% off, it is still a great value to individuals of all walks of life.

Recent upgrades to Keeper:

Keeper consistently updates its platform to improve its functionality and UX. Recent upgrades include sharing admin privileges, updates to the connection manager, and improvements to the mobile versions. The team is adding support to the regions of Canada and Japan.

Keeper pricing:

Keeper offers two primary plans — Personal and Family. While a family plan is a little over double the cost, it comes with up to five accounts and includes 10GB of personal, secure file storage.

A 30% to 50% reduced fee is also for verified students, veterans, or medical workers.

Pros and cons of Keeper

Read our full Keeper review.

I found 1Password the best balanced password manager with 2FA because it offers excellent integration of autofill, an easy and intuitive design, and industry-leading privacy and security. While it may not have numerous 2FA options compared to Keeper and NordPass, it makes up for it by offering such an overall smooth experience it had to make the list.

2FA with 1Password is offered by way of an authenticator app, physical security keys, or a third-party service known as Duo. These are all great, though I would like to see the company expand these offerings — biometric authentication is a growing field, and many of us are already using it with our mobile devices. Still, it’s better to have tried and tested options rather than many options executed in a sloppy fashion.

1Password also has a lot of other wonderful features that put it at the top of the list, though. Its Advanced Protection helped me determine how and where I should use the password manager. Also, it lets me set master passwords, enforce 2FA, create firewalls, and require my users to have up-to-date apps.

Who is 1Password best for?

1Password is best suited as a password manager for individuals and families, but there are also business plans available for those who might own and operate a small to medium-sized business (SMB).

Recent upgrades to 1Password:

1Password is good about incorporating user feedback, and enhancing the ability to personalize your home dashboard. Also, there are some new features, like the capability to tweet your Watchtower (an online security scan) score. It’s easier to edit vault entries, and the company improved security and performance, updated item icons, and redesigned the sidebar to offer a more detailed view of vault items.

1Password pricing:

Pricing is comparable to Keeper. A personal plan costs $2.99 per month (billed annually) while Keeper is $2.91 per month. Meanwhile, NordPass beats both at only $1.99 per month at its lowest-paid tier. NordPass also offers a free tier for basic service, which 1Password and Keeper don’t.

Pros and cons of 1Password

Read our full 1Password review.

While 1Password is a great, well-rounded password manager and Keeper offers the best 2FA options, NordPass sets itself apart from the other two by having a free plan. On top of that, even the paid tiers of NordPass are cheaper, starting at only $1.99 per month. If you’re on a strict budget, but 2FA support is a must-have, NordPass is a great option.

NordPass might have taken the top spot on this list if it hadn’t been for some frustrating performance issues with the autofill function. It works fine for usernames and passwords but struggled most when it came to filling in financial information such as credit cards.

After multiple attempts, it became clear that it cannot consistently recognize and auto-fill such categories as billing addresses and security codes. I experienced at least one missing or incorrectly populated field on each test.

But I had the opposite experience with setting up MFA — a breeze with NordPass. After enabling MFA in the MacOS app, I was redirected to my browser, where I selected my preferred MFA option. I opted for an authenticator app, which was as simple as scanning a QR code.

Except for autofill, NordPass performed extremely well by every other metric and is one to look out for in the future should the autofill feature be fixed.

Who is NordPass best for?

I’ve found that NordPass works well for those managing a group of people. With the ability to change accounts on the fly, unlimited sharing, and impressive plan options for families and businesses, NordPass has many great features that cater to groups.

Recent upgrades to NordPass:

NordPass releases consistent updates to improve its platform. Some recently introduced features include importing saved passwords from the Safari browser, changing between NordPass accounts, enhanced password recommendations, and turning off autofill on specific websites.

NordPass pricing:

NordPass’s yearly plan is lower than that of either Keeper or 1Password, at $1.99 per month (when paid yearly). It’s also the only option on this list that offers a free subscription — including the same security and unlimited storage as the Premium plan. Like many free versions, however, it’s contained to a single device.

Pros and cons of NordPass

Read our full 1NordPass review.

While I chose Keeper as the best overall password manager with 2FA, the competition is close. 1Password and NordPass are excellent options that you may prefer over Keeper, especially if you’re looking for a free option or a more rounded experience.

These three stood out above the competitors for these main reasons — their value for the price, history of security, accessible UI, 2FA options available, and how well those options are executed. All offer services at under $3 a month, with NordPass even offering a limited free version.

These providers excelled at security outside of 2FA as well, offering industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption, zero-knowledge policies, and active password and account health monitoring. You may find these features in other services, but these three excelled at the criteria. It’s hard to go wrong with any of these options.

Other password managers we considered but didn’t rank among the best include:

• Bitwarden: One of the best free password managers with 2FA keys, Bitwarden offers much value. However, it lacks dark web monitoring, extra storage, and limited auto-fill.
• LastPass: It offers great features for the price and an innovative UI, but has a history of data breaches, and user support can be difficult to access.
• RoboForm: This syncs passwords across multiple platforms with a master password but isn’t compatible with USB security keys.

See how the best password managers compare to other top-tier options:

On the surface, all password managers essentially fulfill the same functions — they generate and store passwords. In creating our list of recommendations for the best password manager with 2FA, we dug deeper, comparing software on what matters most, including price, platform compatibility, security, and (of course) 2FA integration.

I signed up for a plan with each provider to test:

• Plan value: Most password managers offer various subscription plans from free to around $20 per month. While free plans may be sufficient for some, those that need more functionality may prefer paid plans.
• Platform compatibility: You likely access your online accounts from multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones, as well as through different web browsers. Your password manager should be compatible with various devices, operating systems, and browsers, and sync seamlessly between them all.
• UX: This is how you interface with all the features and functions of your new password manager — if it’s bad, you’ll be less likely to use the service. While this is a highly subjective category and some will disagree, it’s important to provide an overview based on my experience.
• Form filling: A password manager doesn’t have to include form-filling, but it’s somewhat standard and the ease with which it performs that function can be the deciding factor in which password manager you ultimately choose.
• Security: Since a password manager is first and foremost a security tool, it should come with all of the most up-to-date standard security features. This includes the highest level of available encryption (256-bit AES with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA512); 2FA, such as biometric logins or MFA, and a password generator.
• 2FA: Used all over the internet to protect your accounts, this is quickly becoming a standard security practice. 2FA is a great way to secure more sensitive accounts to ensure they’re not breached.

Learn more about our review methodology.