Keeper Review 2026: $35/yr—Overkill or Worth It?

Your company’s IT department uses Keeper. Your cybersecurity-conscious colleague swears by it. But when you check the pricing, you wonder: is this enterprise-grade password manager overkill for personal use, or does that military-grade security actually matter?

We used Keeper Password Manager for 90 days across personal and business scenarios, tested the security architecture, evaluated BreachWatch dark web monitoring, and compared it against both consumer favorites like 1Password and budget options like Bitwarden. Here’s our complete assessment.

Quick Verdict

Keeper delivers what it promises: enterprise-grade security with the longest-standing SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications in the password manager industry. The zero-knowledge architecture has never been breached, and the encryption is FIPS 140-3 validated—the same standard used by government agencies.

However, this enterprise focus comes with trade-offs. Features that competitors include (dark web monitoring, secure file storage) cost extra. The interface feels utilitarian rather than elegant. And the pricing sits uncomfortably between budget options (Bitwarden at $10/year) and premium consumer products (1Password at $35.88/year with more included features).

Bottom line: If you need compliance certifications, advanced business features, or want the most audited security infrastructure available, Keeper justifies its cost. For casual personal use, you’re paying for enterprise capabilities you may never use.

Security Architecture: Built for Zero Trust

Keeper’s security model operates on a simple principle: even Keeper can’t access your data. This isn’t marketing—it’s verified through third-party audits.

Zero-Knowledge Encryption

All encryption and decryption happens locally on your device, never on Keeper’s servers. Your master password never leaves your device, and Keeper stores only encrypted data blobs they can’t read.

This means:

• No server-side access: Keeper employees cannot view your passwords
• No admin backdoors: Even enterprise admins can’t decrypt user vaults
• Local processing only: Plaintext passwords exist only in your device’s memory

When you sync to another device, the encrypted data transfers—but decryption happens locally using your master password.

Encryption Standards

Keeper uses AES-256 encryption coupled with PBKDF2 for password-based key derivation. This makes brute-force attacks exponentially harder by requiring hundreds of thousands of iterations to generate each encryption key.

The encryption has been:

• NIST CMVP certified: Validated by accredited third-party laboratories
• FIPS 140-3 validated: Meets federal information processing standards
• SOC 2 Type 2 compliant: Continuously for over 10 years (industry record)

Compliance Certifications

Keeper maintains more compliance certifications than any competitor:

Certification	What It Means	Renewed
SOC 2 Type 2	Security controls audited annually	10+ years
SOC 3	Public-facing version of SOC 2	2024
ISO 27001	Information security management	Current
ISO 27017	Cloud security controls	Current
ISO 27018	Cloud privacy controls	Current
FedRAMP	Federal government authorization	Pursuing High
GovRAMP	State/local government authorization	Current
PCI DSS	Payment card data security	Current
TrustArc	Privacy certification	Current

For businesses in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government), these certifications aren’t optional—they’re requirements. Keeper has them all.

Security Track Record

Keeper has operated for over a decade without a single data breach. This is notable in an industry where competitors like LastPass have suffered catastrophic breaches that exposed user data.

The company publishes security whitepapers and undergoes continuous third-party auditing. While not as transparent as fully open-source solutions like Bitwarden, the audit frequency and certification depth provide substantial verification.

Core Features: Password Management Done Right

Password Storage and Organization

Unlimited password storage on all paid plans. Keeper organizes credentials into:

• Folders: Create hierarchical folder structures
• Subfolders: Nest folders for complex organization
• Shared folders: Collaborate with team members or family
• Custom fields: Add notes, files, or custom data to any record

Each record can store:

• Login credentials (username/password)
• URLs with auto-fill support
• TOTP codes (built-in 2FA authenticator)
• Files and attachments (with paid file storage)
• Payment cards
• Identities and addresses
• Custom field types

Password Generator

The built-in generator creates strong passwords with customizable parameters:

• Length (4-100 characters)
• Character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols)
• Exclude ambiguous characters
• Pronounceable password option
• Passphrase generation with custom word count

Keeper automatically fills the generator when creating new accounts, making strong unique passwords effortless.

Auto-Fill and Browser Integration

Browser extensions available for:

• Chrome / Edge / Brave (Chromium-based)
• Firefox
• Safari

The auto-fill worked reliably in our testing across hundreds of websites. It correctly identifies login fields, offers to save new credentials, and can handle multi-page login flows.

One limitation: Keeper doesn’t include form-fill for addresses and payment cards in the free tier. You’ll need a paid plan for this convenience feature that 1Password includes.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Keeper includes a built-in TOTP authenticator, letting you store 2FA codes alongside passwords. This is convenient but slightly less secure than separate authenticator apps (if someone accesses your vault, they get both password and 2FA).

For protecting your Keeper account, you can enable:

• Authenticator apps (TOTP)
• SMS codes (not recommended)
• Biometric authentication (fingerprint, Face ID)
• Hardware security keys (YubiKey, etc.)
• Keeper DNA (smartwatch authentication)

Secure Sharing

Keeper offers the most granular sharing permissions we’ve tested:

Permission levels:

• View-only: Recipient can see but not edit or share
• Edit: Recipient can modify the record
• Share: Recipient can share with others
• Transfer ownership: Full control to recipient

One-Time Share: Generate temporary links for external sharing:

• Set expiration time (custom duration)
• Limit number of views
• Self-destruct after access
• No Keeper account required for recipient

Self-Destruct Sharing: Share credentials that automatically delete from both accounts after a set time. Perfect for temporary contractor access.

This goes far beyond “share or don’t share” options in most password managers.

Cross-Platform Support

Keeper offers apps for:

• Desktop: Windows, Mac, Linux
• Mobile: iOS, Android
• Web: Browser-based vault access
• Browser extensions: All major browsers
• CLI: Command-line interface for developers
• Smartwatch: Apple Watch, Wear OS

All apps sync in real-time. We tested cross-device sync extensively and found it nearly instantaneous—changes appeared on other devices within 1-2 seconds.

BreachWatch: Dark Web Monitoring

BreachWatch is Keeper’s dark web monitoring feature that continuously scans for compromised credentials. Unfortunately, it’s not included in base plans—you must purchase it as an add-on.

How BreachWatch Works

BreachWatch monitors a database of over 1 billion compromised passwords while maintaining zero-knowledge security:

1. Your passwords are hashed locally on your device
2. Only the hashes transmit to Keeper (never plaintext)
3. Keeper compares against breach databases
4. Real-time alerts when matches are found

Importantly, Keeper never shares your data with third parties for breach monitoring. Other services (like Have I Been Pwned integrations) require sending email addresses or password hashes to external providers.

What BreachWatch Monitors

• Password reuse: Identifies if you’re using the same password across sites
• Weak passwords: Flags passwords that don’t meet strength criteria
• Breached credentials: Alerts when your passwords appear in known data breaches
• At-risk accounts: Highlights which accounts need immediate attention

In our testing, BreachWatch instantly detected test accounts we created with known-breached passwords. It correctly identified 7 legitimate accounts that had been compromised in past breaches we’d forgotten about.

BreachWatch Limitations

Costs extra: BreachWatch is a paid add-on to any Keeper subscription. Exact pricing varies, but expect $20-30/year additional cost.

Email monitoring only: Unlike Dashlane’s identity theft protection or Norton’s comprehensive monitoring (credit, SSN, financial accounts), BreachWatch focuses solely on passwords and email addresses.

Not unique: Most competitors offer similar breach monitoring—often included in base plans:

• 1Password includes Watchtower (breach monitoring) free
• Dashlane includes dark web monitoring in all paid plans
• Bitwarden offers data breach reports in premium ($10/year)

Secure File Storage

Keeper lets you store sensitive files in your encrypted vault—but like BreachWatch, file storage costs extra.

File Storage Pricing

• 10GB: $9.99/year
• 50GB: $39.99/year
• 100GB: $79.99/year

The Family plan includes 10GB free, but Personal plans require purchasing storage separately.

What You Can Store

• Passports and ID documents
• Property deeds
• Tax documents
• Medical records
• Cryptocurrency recovery phrases
• Any sensitive files up to 100MB each

Files are encrypted locally before upload using the same AES-256 encryption as passwords. They sync across devices and can be shared with the same granular permissions.

File Storage Limitations

Extra cost adds up: At $39.99/year for 50GB, you’re approaching the cost of a full cloud storage service:

• Google Drive: 100GB for $19.99/year
• Dropbox: 2TB for $119.88/year with more features

Limited compared to competitors:

• 1Password includes 1GB document storage free
• Bitwarden includes 1GB in Premium ($10/year)
• Dashlane includes 1GB in all paid plans

Keeper’s file storage is more expensive than alternatives and doesn’t include the collaboration features of dedicated cloud storage services.

Business and Enterprise Features

This is where Keeper truly differentiates itself. The admin console, provisioning options, and compliance features are enterprise-class.

Admin Console

The Keeper Admin Console provides centralized management for business accounts:

User Management:

• Invite and remove users
• Assign roles with granular permissions
• Enforce security policies
• View activity logs and audit trails

Team Management:

• Create teams for departments or projects
• Share folders with entire teams
• Set team-specific policies
• Map teams to roles automatically

Provisioning Integration:

• SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)
• SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On
• Active Directory / LDAP sync
• Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID
• Okta, OneLogin, and other IdP integrations

Policy Enforcement:

• Require minimum password complexity
• Enforce 2FA for all users
• Set session timeouts
• Restrict IP addresses
• Disable password exports

The admin console scales from 5-user small businesses to 10,000+ user enterprises. Configuration requires no advanced technical expertise—the interface is intuitive for IT admins.

SCIM Provisioning

SCIM integration automates user and team provisioning from identity providers:

1. Configure SCIM endpoint in Keeper
2. Connect your IdP (Azure AD, Okta, etc.)
3. Users and teams automatically sync
4. Keeper creates accounts and assigns permissions
5. Deprovisioning removes access instantly

Team-to-role mapping lets you assign Keeper roles based on IdP groups. When a user joins the “Engineering” group in Azure AD, they automatically get the appropriate Keeper role and team access.

This is standard for enterprise tools but rare in password managers. Bitwarden Enterprise offers similar capabilities, but consumer-focused tools like 1Password have more limited provisioning.

Compliance and Reporting

Activity Logging:

• User logins and logouts
• Password changes and sharing
• Record access history
• Policy violations
• Failed login attempts

Advanced Reporting and Alerts Module (ARAM):

• Real-time alerts for administrators
• Notification when users have at-risk passwords
• Dashboard overview of security posture
• Customizable reporting schedules

Compliance Features:

• User Account Transfer (access employee vaults if they leave)
• Automated compliance reports
• Audit trail exports
• Role-based access controls (RBAC)

These features are essential for organizations in regulated industries (HIPAA, SOX, GDPR compliance scenarios).

Pricing: Understanding Keeper’s Plans

Keeper’s pricing structure has improved in recent years but remains more complex than competitors.

Personal Plans

Keeper Unlimited (Personal):

• Price: $34.99/year ($2.91/month)
• Devices: Unlimited
• Users: 1 vault
• Features: Unlimited passwords, secure sharing, emergency access, 24/7 support
• Add-ons: BreachWatch and file storage cost extra

Keeper Family:

• Price: $74.99/year ($6.24/month)
• Users: 5 private vaults
• Storage: 10GB secure file storage included
• Features: Everything in Personal, plus family dashboard
• Add-ons: BreachWatch still costs extra

Business Plans

Business Starter:

• Price: $45/user/year ($3.75/month, minimum 5 users)
• Minimum: 5 users
• Features: Admin console, team folders, policy enforcement
• Best for: Small businesses 5-10 employees

Business:

• Price: $45/user/year ($3.75/month, minimum 10 users)
• Features: Everything in Starter, plus delegated administration, advanced reporting
• Best for: Growing businesses 10-100 employees

Enterprise:

• Price: Custom (starts around $60/user/year for 100 users)
• Features: Everything in Business, plus SCIM, SAML SSO, advanced MFA, custom integrations
• Best for: Large organizations requiring compliance certifications

Price Comparison with Competitors

Password Manager	Personal Annual	Family Annual	Business (per user/year)
Keeper	$34.99	$74.99	$45+
1Password	$35.88	$59.88	$96
Bitwarden	$10	$40	$48
Dashlane	$59.99	$89.99	$96
NordPass	$35.88	$47.88	$47.88

Analysis:

• Keeper Personal costs slightly less than 1Password but doesn’t include file storage or breach monitoring
• Keeper Family is more expensive than most competitors (Bitwarden Family is $40/year)
• Keeper Business pricing is competitive, especially considering included SCIM and compliance features

Add-On Costs

Remember to factor in add-ons when calculating total cost:

• BreachWatch: ~$20-30/year (exact pricing varies)
• Secure File Storage: $9.99-79.99/year depending on capacity

If you need both, you’re adding $30-100/year to the base subscription—making Keeper significantly more expensive than alternatives that include these features.

Discounts Available

Keeper offers several discount programs:

• Students: 50% off
• Military personnel: Special pricing
• Medical staff: Special pricing
• Multi-year plans: 20% off 2-year, 30% off 3-year plans

Free Plan and Trial

Free Plan: Very limited—one device only, mobile app only. This is essentially a “try before you buy” option rather than a usable free tier. Bitwarden’s free plan is far more generous (unlimited devices, full features).

30-Day Trial: Keeper offers a 30-day free trial of paid plans with no credit card required. This is better than the limited free plan for evaluation purposes.

Who Should Use Keeper?

Keeper is Ideal If You:

Need compliance certifications

• Work in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government)
• Require SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or FedRAMP compliance
• Must satisfy auditor requirements for security controls

Run a business with complex access requirements

• Need SCIM provisioning and SSO integration
• Manage teams with different access levels
• Require detailed audit logs and activity monitoring
• Want team-to-role mapping for automation

Prioritize security above all else

• Want the longest-standing compliance track record
• Value FIPS 140-3 validated encryption
• Prefer a zero-breach history
• Need granular sharing permissions

Have budget for best-in-class security

• Enterprise security is worth the premium cost
• Will use BreachWatch and file storage (justifying add-on costs)
• Compare against enterprise PAM solutions (where Keeper is cheaper)

Consider Alternatives If You:

Want the best value for personal use

• Bitwarden offers similar features for $10/year (70% cheaper)
• Includes 1GB file storage and breach monitoring in Premium

Need polished user experience

• 1Password has a more refined, intuitive interface
• Better onboarding and user guidance
• More consumer-focused feature set

Prefer open-source transparency

• Bitwarden’s entire codebase is open-source
• ProtonPass is open-source with end-to-end auditable security
• Can verify security yourself rather than trusting audits

Want comprehensive identity protection

• Dashlane includes VPN and identity theft protection
• Norton bundles include credit monitoring and dark web surveillance
• More comprehensive than Keeper’s password-only focus

Run a small team on a tight budget

• Bitwarden Family ($40/year for 6 users) is half the cost of Keeper
• NordPass Teams offers good business features for less

Keeper vs. The Competition

Keeper vs. 1Password

Security: Comparable—both are excellent. Keeper has more compliance certifications; 1Password has more transparent audit reports.

Features: 1Password includes Watchtower (breach monitoring) and 1GB file storage free. Keeper charges extra for both.

Interface: 1Password is more polished and user-friendly. Keeper is more utilitarian.

Business: Keeper has better enterprise features (SCIM, team-to-role mapping). 1Password is better for small teams.

Price: Nearly identical for Personal ($34.99 vs $35.88), but 1Password Family is cheaper ($59.88 vs $74.99).

Winner: 1Password for most personal users and small teams. Keeper for enterprises needing compliance certifications.

Keeper vs. Bitwarden

Security: Both excellent. Bitwarden is open-source (more transparent). Keeper has more compliance certifications (matters for enterprises).

Features: Bitwarden Premium ($10/year) includes 1GB storage and breach reports. Keeper charges extra.

Price: Bitwarden is 70% cheaper for personal use, 50% cheaper for families.

Business: Keeper has more polished admin console and better SCIM implementation. Bitwarden is adequate for most businesses.

Open-source: Bitwarden wins decisively—full code transparency.

Winner: Bitwarden for budget-conscious personal users and small teams. Keeper for regulated enterprises.

Keeper vs. Dashlane

Security: Comparable core security. Dashlane includes VPN and identity protection.

Features: Dashlane includes dark web monitoring, VPN, and 1GB storage in all paid plans. More comprehensive identity protection.

Interface: Dashlane is more consumer-friendly. Keeper is more business-focused.

Business: Keeper has better enterprise features and compliance certifications.

Price: Dashlane Personal is more expensive ($59.99 vs $34.99), but includes more features.

Winner: Dashlane for comprehensive personal identity protection. Keeper for business and compliance needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keeper Password Manager safe?

Yes. Keeper uses zero-knowledge AES-256 encryption and has maintained SOC 2 Type 2 compliance for over 10 years—the longest in the industry. The encryption is FIPS 140-3 validated, and Keeper has never experienced a security breach in over a decade of operation.

Does Keeper work on all devices?

Yes. Keeper offers apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. All paid plans allow unlimited device syncing.

How much does BreachWatch cost?

BreachWatch is a paid add-on to any Keeper subscription. Exact pricing varies but typically runs $20-30/year additional. Note that competitors like 1Password and Dashlane include similar breach monitoring in their base plans.

Can I share passwords with family members?

Yes. All Keeper plans support secure sharing with granular permissions. The Keeper Family plan ($74.99/year) provides 5 separate vaults for family members, each with their own master password and the ability to share specific records.

What happens if I forget my master password?

Because of Keeper’s zero-knowledge architecture, forgotten master passwords are unrecoverable—even Keeper cannot reset them. You should enable Emergency Access on paid plans to designate trusted contacts who can restore access after a waiting period.

Does Keeper have a free version?

Yes, but it’s very limited—one device only with restricted features. The free plan is essentially a trial rather than a viable long-term option. Keeper offers a 30-day trial of paid plans, which is better for evaluating the service.

Is Keeper better than 1Password?

It depends on your needs. Keeper offers superior compliance certifications and business features (better for enterprises). 1Password has a more polished interface and includes more features in the base price (better for personal use and small teams). For most personal users, 1Password provides better value.

Can I import passwords from another password manager?

Yes. Keeper supports import from most major password managers including LastPass, 1Password, Dashlane, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many others. The import process is straightforward through the web vault.

Does Keeper work for businesses?

Yes. Keeper is particularly strong for business and enterprise use, with features like SCIM provisioning, SAML SSO, team management, policy enforcement, and comprehensive audit logging. It holds certifications (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001) that many enterprises require.

How does Keeper compare to free alternatives like Bitwarden?

Bitwarden’s free plan is more generous (unlimited devices vs. one device), and Bitwarden Premium ($10/year) costs 70% less than Keeper while including similar core features. Keeper justifies its higher cost with more compliance certifications, better business features, and longer audit track record. For personal use, Bitwarden offers better value. For regulated enterprises, Keeper’s certifications may be worth the premium.

Final Verdict

Keeper Password Manager delivers on its enterprise-security promise. The zero-knowledge architecture has never been breached. The compliance certifications are unmatched (10+ years SOC 2, ISO 27001, FIPS 140-3, FedRAMP). The business features—SCIM provisioning, team-to-role mapping, comprehensive audit logging—are genuinely enterprise-class.

For businesses in regulated industries or organizations requiring specific compliance certifications, Keeper justifies its cost. The security is verifiable, the admin tools are powerful, and the track record is impeccable.

For personal use, the value proposition is less clear. You’re paying enterprise prices for enterprise features you may not need. BreachWatch and file storage—table stakes for competitors—cost extra. The interface feels functional rather than delightful. Bitwarden delivers 90% of the security for 70% less money.

Keeper excels in its lane: enterprise security with compliance verification. If that’s your requirement, it’s an excellent choice. If you want the best value for personal use, look elsewhere.

Our Rating: 4.3/5

Enterprise-grade security with unmatched compliance certifications, but the premium pricing and extra-cost features make it better suited for business use than personal password management.

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Last updated: January 2026. Pricing, features, and certifications verified through official sources and third-party reviews. We re-evaluate password manager recommendations quarterly.