Kaspersky Review 2023: Expert Rated 3.7/5

Kaspersky stakes its reputation on leading cybersecurity technology. Its password manager is not its primary product, resulting in clear shortcomings. It’s not a pricey password manager, but it hardly stands out from free alternatives.

For most people, Kaspersky will be compatible with their platform of choice. That said, I’d like to see Kaspersky introduce compatibility with platforms like Linux and Brave.

I was also unimpressed with Kaspersky’s website, which offers little product information. Platform compatibility and storage limits are important considerations when shopping for a password manager, and this information was difficult to find.

Kaspersky claims to autofill this information and can typically autofill credit card info with little to no error. But it rarely works with addresses. With each test, Kaspersky would either input nothing or information in the wrong field. This is a major shortcoming, especially considering its claims.

While Kaspersky provides leak detection, this is unavailable for Mac users. If this kind of protection is important, I’d recommend Dashlane or 1Password, which include dark web monitoring.

Currently, Kaspersky’s 2FA is limited to phone numbers and authenticator apps. These options are satisfactory, yet far from outstanding. I like password managers offering biometric 2FA, the most secure and convenient form.

Kaspersky exists in a crowded market of powerful password managers. Competitors, including Dashlane, Keeper, Roboform, LastPass, and NordPass offer unique features at different price points that could make them a better fit.

We looked closely at each password manager, spent time using the services, and researched each for hours. We’ll provide objective information about each company so you can find the best for you.

See how Kaspersky compares to other top-tier password managers the PasswordManager.com team recommends:

Our rating process involves a thorough and detailed study of the various features stacked against the competition. I looked at the multiple facets and features provided by Kaspersky compared to other significant industry players through direct testing to ensure an accurate rating. I’ve also applied my experience using Kaspersky to provide a user’s perspective.

I signed up for a plan with Kaspersky 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, 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 multi-factor authentication, and a password generator.
• Two-factor authentication (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.