SplashID Review 2023: Expert Rated 3.6/5

You have numerous options when looking for the best password manager for your personal and business needs. I’ve tested and reviewed several popular password managers, and SplashID falls short.

Read on to learn about the pros, cons, features, and pricing of SplashID. And get answers to frequently asked questions about the password manager.

In a crowded market of feature-rich password managers, SplashID struggles to set itself apart. While it comes at the same price point as competitors like 1Password and Dashlane, it’s still trying to play catch-up. It does offer a fairly robust free version. But it’s not the only free password manager in the game, with strong competition from services like RoboForm and LastPass. Here are the details of its pros and cons:

SplashID is compatible with a wide range of platforms to satisfy the needs of most people. That said, I generally look for password managers to be compatible with popular alternative browsers like Brave and Opera — and SplashID is not.

For starters, SplashID’s interface is quite busy. In addition to being visually unappealing, it feels disorganized as everything from logins to credit card information is stored in a single vault. Typically, password managers split such information into separate vaults.

SplashID’s browser extension also detracts from its UX. Most password managers allow you to quickly log in to the browser extension with just the master password. But SplashID takes you to a separate window in which you must log in with an email and password. This unusual multi-step process greatly detracts from the convenience associated with password managers.

Even then, autofill with SplashID is not a seamless process. SplashID will not recognize your account and autofill your information when you arrive at a login page. Instead, you must navigate to the browser extension, find your account, and click on the “login” button, as pictured above.

While I much prefer password managers to autofill my login information upon entering a recognized site, this function isn’t bad. Functionally, it eliminates the need to navigate to any saved websites. With the click of a button, it will take you to the website and log you in. However, it’s still unusual enough that it takes a while to get used to.

That said, due to the clunkiness of SplashID’s browser extension in logging into your vault, this is far from an efficient process. SplashID does not store or autofill payment information, another feature most password managers offer.

SplashID stands out in its offering of Key Safe. Essentially, you can have your information stored on a physical USB rather than on a device, server, or in the cloud. This is undoubtedly the most secure way to protect your data from breaches.

That said, what you gain in security, you lose in efficiency. It’s inconvenient to carry around a USB and plug it into your computer whenever you need to log in. And this feature carries an additional one-time fee of at least $49.95. While I like to see password managers offer these high-end security features, it appeals to a niche user base, so I don’t consider it much of a pro.

As far as 2FA goes, SMS and email are dated authentication methods. Typically, I like to see password managers at least offer 2FA via the authenticator app, which SplashID does. Ideally, though, premium password managers should offer biometric 2FA. Biometric capabilities such as FaceID and fingerprints are so readily available on modern devices that password managers should be able to keep up.

SplashID has strong competition from services such as Dashlane, Keeper, RoboForm, LastPass, and NordPass, which could be a better fit for your situation.

See how SplashID compares to other top-tier password managers:

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 SplashID compared to other significant industry players through direct testing to ensure an accurate rating. I’ve also applied my experience using SplashID to provide a user’s perspective.

I signed up for a plan with SplashID 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.