We put PassCamp password manager to the test for plan value, compatibility, features, and security. See why The Password Manager rated PassCamp 3.6/5.
By: Gunnar KallstromHead of information systems and cybersecurity research
Updated August 4, 2023
PassCamp: A Quick Overview
Bottom line: PassCamp is an exercise in specific utility — while most individuals will probably mourn the loss of standard features like automatic form filling, teams and businesses will likely find the ease of sharing and collaborating with groups indispensable. I didn’t find much here to elevate it above the crowd, though.
Who should choose PassCamp? It was built for teams and businesses, with a focus on features that make it easy to share and collaborate.
PassCamp’s Editor Rating
Overall: (3.6)
PassCamp earns an average rating by being competent at almost everything but failing to set itself memorably apart from its competition.
People find PassCamp easy to navigate and use. They find it to be good but limited, lacking features that may be a deal breaker for those who need more functionality.
PassCamp standout features
Support
Email
Help center
Best for
Small teams to large businesses
Promotion
14-day free trial
What Are the Pros and Cons of PassCamp?
PassCamp was made with teams and businesses in mind, but that singular focus may have been a detriment to features that the everyday user would have found indispensable. Read more about the pros and cons of PassCamp below:
Pros
Security: PassCamp makes sure that all data is heavily encrypted end-to-end, more so than just about any other password manager service.
Team focus: PassCamp was built from the ground up to be easy to use for groups, and it shows — password sharing and group management are simple and intuitive.
Free 14-day trial for all plans: No matter which plans you’re interested in, you have 14 days to test all of PassCamp’s features.
Cons
Limited security features: PassCamp is content to offer industry-standard services and nothing more.
No form filling: Autofill works fine for usernames and passwords, but that’s the only thing PassCamp will fill in for you.
Who Should Choose PassCamp?
Step1.Teams: PassCamp’s price and features are optimized for small businesses that need top-level security.
Step2.Mid to enterprise-level businesses: PassCamp’s business plan offers features that allow admins to closely monitor security and scale as the business adds employees or team members.
PassCamp Plans and Pricing
Overall: (4.0)
PassCamp offers personal, family, teams, and enterprise plans. While there is a free, limited version of the personal plan, the unlocked full version runs for € 2.50, billed monthly. As a note, since PassCamp is a company based in the EU (Lithuania to be precise) all prices are set in euros.
If you are outside the EU, you will be subject to fluctuations in exchange rates, which means the monthly bill may change from month to month. With that in mind, U.S. customers can expect prices to hover around $3 per month for the personal plan to $4 per month for the Teams plan, which is pretty competitive.
Personal Limited
Personal Premium
Teams
Enterprise plan
Price
Free
€ 2.50, billed monthly
(Around $3 USD at current exchange rates)
€ 3.50, billed per user monthly
(Around $4 USD at current exchange rates)
Custom quote
Best for
New users
Individuals
Families or small businesses
Enterprise-level businesses
Free trial
14-day
14-day
14-day
14-day
Platform compatibility
Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Autofill capability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Guest accounts
No
No
Yes, unlimited
Yes, unlimited
Number of passwords
15
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Password sharing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2FA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Account recovery
No
No
Yes
Yes
Support types
24/7 email support, FAQ
24/7 email support, FAQ
Priority 24/7 email support, FAQ
Priority 24/7 email support, FAQ
Encryption
AES 256-bit with an RSA-4096 asymmetric encryption algorithm
AES 256-bit with an RSA-4096 asymmetric encryption algorithm
AES 256-bit with an RSA-4096 asymmetric encryption algorithm
AES 256-bit with an RSA-4096 asymmetric encryption algorithm
Reporting capabilities
No
No
No
No
Single sign-on (SSO)
No
No
No
No
PassCamp Platform Compatibility
Overall: (3.5)
The latest version, 1Password 8 (released August to October 2022), provides updated features such as increased Apple Watch compatibility, a better browser experience, and additional SSO capabilities. 1Password 8 is compatible with:
Step1.Android
Step2.iOS
Step3.Browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
PassCamp is a cloud-based service; instead of storing data on your device, it does most of its work on cloud servers. The apps and browser extensions are merely portals to interact with a system running half a world away. Theoretically, this should make it compatible with any platform that can run one of the three supported browsers — Firefox, Chrome, or Safari.
However, this model comes with potential disadvantages — it may be less secure since your data is literally floating out there in the digital ether. It is heavily encrypted, but data is typically more secure and less of a target when it’s stored locally on your device. Also, your data is inaccessible if the internet (or server) is down.
PassCamp UX
Overall: (4.0)
PassCamp’s browser extension is minimal but has a lot of dead space — it’s easy to use but feels like navigating a Windows menu.
There isn’t a whole lot to PassCamp’s UX design — it’s pretty trimmed down and easy to use. It feels oddly reminiscent of browsing the Windows options menu. This isn’t a bad thing as this familiarity leads to an intuitive sense of how to use it. However, it does feel like it could have done a little more to set itself apart.
Yet it’s nice that the cloud-based systems give you a unified experience across all platforms. Whether you’re using it on Mac, PC, or a mobile device it’s going to look and feel similar.
PassCamp Form Filling
Overall: (3.0)
Form filling is completely absent with the exception of automatic usernames and passwords.
While it’s a little odd that password managers are now expected to provide an automatic form filling function in addition to password storage, it’s an expected part of the deal these days. This is why it’s so odd that PassCamp neglected to include a form filler entirely.
It retains points here for auto-filling usernames and passwords flawlessly but still takes a major hit in this category.
PassCamp Security
Overall: (4.0)
Rock solid encryption standards keep your data safe, but it lacks any standout security features that could set it apart.
PassCamp does a lot to encrypt your data to and from its servers. AES-256 symmetric encryption algorithm is used to lock down sensitive data with a new random key every time. RSA-4096 asymmetric encryption algorithm enables PassCamp to lock down your data with a public key and unlock it with a private key only you have.
These two algorithms combined guarantee that all the data is securely encrypted before it even leaves your device. And it stays that way until you unlock it with your Master Password.
However, beyond doing extra work to encrypt data, PassCamp doesn’t offer many features to help it stand out above the crowd. 2FA and password generation are great but are minimum industry standards at this point.
PassCamp Two-Factor Authentication
Overall: (3.0)
2FA is present only through third-party authentication apps.
It’s not unusual for password managers to use third-party apps. Still, it’s another barrier to entry to download and sign up with an entirely different service just to use one security feature. 2FA is an important security feature, but PassCamp should have at least released its own authenticator or enabled text or email OTP as an additional standalone option.
Recent Improvements to PassCamp
As a small team, PassCamp hasn’t been great about releasing information about updates and fixes. The last set of release notes I could find was from Q3 of 2021 and included:
Step1.New item types
Step2.Item ownership transfer
Step3.Reworked import feature
Step4.In-app onboarding
Step5.Reworked item creation flow for mobile apps and browser extensions
Step6.Minor design facelifts and various bug fixes
Compare PassCamp Alternatives
PassCamp is a great option for password management, but competitors including Dashlane, Keeper, RoboForm, LastPass, and NordPass could be a better fit.
Consider NordPass if: You want the same packages for your family and business.
Starting price: $2.49 per month
Platform compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and popular browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Safari
Security: XChaCha20 encryption algorithm and a zero-knowledge policy
Secure data sharing solution
Safe sharing of login details
Real-time breach monitoring
Data breach scanner
FAQs About PassCamp
What are the drawbacks of using PassCamp?
PassCamp only allows you to store website and application logins — you can’t save credit cards, identities, or other sensitive data. It also lacks most of the features included in top competitors like Dashlane and LastPass, such as a password security dashboard, dark web monitoring, or emergency access.
How does PassCamp ensure my data privacy?
Each item uploaded to the password manager – such as a password, access code, login credentials, and secret notes – is only revealed to its owner. That means nobody, not even the creators of PassCamp, can see the data you upload and store in your account.
With such advanced features as Zero-knowledge proof and End-to-end encryption, unauthorized users cannot decrypt, reveal, or access the data you store inside the PassCamp account.
Is it worth paying for PassCamp?
PassCamp offers a lot of bang for your buck at the paid levels, with some great features kicking in at less than $3 per month.
Can I use PassCamp for free?
There is a limited free version of PassCamp, but it only allows you to store up to 15 passwords. It makes for a nice demo version but probably won’t suit long-term use.
Where does PassCamp store my passwords?
As a cloud-based service, passwords and other saved information are stored on PassCamp’s servers. However, the data is heavily encrypted so that not even the servers can decrypt your data, even if they wanted to.
What Is PassCamp the Company?
PassCamp was founded three years ago to create a password manager that focused on the needs of teams and enterprise-level business. While PassCamp hasn’t been on the market for long, it serves over 2,000 business teams, onboarding over 500 new people every month.
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 PassCamp compared to other significant industry players through direct testing to ensure an accurate rating. I’ve also applied my experience using PassCamp to provide a user’s perspective.
I signed up for a plan with PassCamp 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.
Kallstrom is a Cyber Team Lead for a DOD contracting company in Huntsville, Alabama, and has also worked as a computer network defense (CND) Cyber Analyst. An author and content creator for a cybersecurity academy, Kallstrom spent nearly 15 years in the Army as a musician before entering the cybersecurity field.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University and a master’s in organizational development and leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Kallstrom has completed several Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) courses, including Security+, Network+, A+ Core 1, and A+ Core 2. He earned a CompTIA Security+ Certification. Additionally, he has completed the Cyber Warrior Academy program with more than 800 hours of hands-on, intensive, and lab-driven technical training in cybersecurity methods and procedures.
Passionate about all things cyber, Kallstrom was a speaker on a panel at the 2022 InfoSec World conference, giving a talk entitled “Hacking into a Cyber Career – True Stories.” Kallstrom is also a mentor to entry-level cybersecurity candidates seeking to break into the field. When he’s not working, he still enjoys playing guitar and fishing (not phishing).