Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Keeper vs Keeper Secrets Manager
Where Keeper and Keeper Secrets Manager differ
| Compare |  Keeper |  Keeper Secrets Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web app, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web vault, Browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave), iOS, Android, Command line interface (Commander CLI, Secrets Manager CLI), KeeperChat, KeeperDB |
| Family plan | 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage | 5 private vaults, up to 5 users, 10 GB secure file storage |
| Security audit | SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP, FIPS 140-3, quarterly third-party penetration testing | SOC 2, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FIPS 140-3, FedRAMP High; quarterly third-party penetration testing |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, zero-knowledge record-level encryption on device, PBKDF2 1,000,000 iterations, TLS 1.3 | AES 256-bit plus elliptic-curve cryptography, zero-knowledge, device-level and record-level encryption |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes), Passkeys (Yes), Features (TOTP).
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Key differences
- Platforms: only Keeper offers Web app, Chrome, Firefox.
- Platforms: only Keeper Secrets Manager offers Web vault, Browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Brave), Command line interface (Commander CLI, Secrets Manager CLI).
- Pricing model: only Keeper Secrets Manager offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
Keeper
Keeper suits readers who want a password manager they can open on a free plan and grow into later, with passkeys, on-device encryption that keeps records unreadable to the provider, and a family plan that covers 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage.
Keeper Secrets Manager
Keeper Secrets Manager suits households that want a free plan beside a paid tier, and buyers who read audit certificates before signing up.
Score breakdown
| Area | Keeper | Keeper Secrets Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Offer | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Privacy | 9.3 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Keeper | Keeper Secrets Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 12 of 69 | 13 of 69 |
| Authenticator apps | 9 of 55 | 10 of 55 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Keeper | Keeper Secrets Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Keeper | Keeper Secrets Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | Keeper Security, Inc. | Keeper Security, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Keeper | Keeper Secrets Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | US | Not confirmed |
| Compliance certifications | SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP Authorized, FIPS 140 3 | Not confirmed |
Pros and cons
Keeper
Pros
- A free plan is included, and most managers in this comparison offer one too (72.3%).
- Records are encrypted on the device using AES with elliptic-curve cryptography, so a stored vault stays unreadable to the provider, and TLS covers traffic in transit.
- Coverage spans Windows, macOS and Linux, so one vault reaches desktop, mobile, browser extension and web app.
Cons
- The service runs under Keeper Security, Inc. and US terms, which readers in other legal regimes should weigh before storing sensitive logins.
- Phone and chat support are less common than email and help centres in this comparison, at 41.1% and 34.4% of brands, though Keeper's email, chat and phone includes both.
- Shared allowances stop at 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage, so a household that stores a lot of files needs a bigger tier than the family plan.
Keeper Secrets Manager
Pros
- A free plan is available, and free and budget places Keeper in the free and budget segment, so a start costs nothing.
- Passkeys are supported and totp adds verification codes, covering the usual second factor inside the vault.
- Platforms span Windows, macOS and Linux, so the same account covers desktop, mobile, browser and command line.
Cons
- Its feature list is short, totp, so verification codes and passkeys are the extras rather than a wide menu.
- Plan capacity is fixed: the family plan includes 5 private vaults, up to 5 users, 10 GB secure file storage, so larger households plan around those limits.
- Budget buyers should compare tiers first: the site median entry price is €6.84 and the monthly median is €7.89.
Who each suits
Keeper
Who it suits
- Readers who want to try a password manager on a free plan before paying for anything.
- Households that need separate private vaults plus shared file storage, which is what 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage sets out.
- People who want to reach help through email, chat and phone, including live chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want one ecosystem for everything, since Apple's iOS, iPadOS and macOS covers its own devices and nothing else.
- Teams that need Windows Server coverage, since Windows, Windows Server and macOS lists it and Keeper's Windows, macOS and Linux does not.
- Readers who expect every manager in the comparison to hand out a free plan, since Total Password has none while Keeper does.
Keeper Secrets Manager
Who it suits
- People who want to try before paying: the free plan is available, and free and budget puts Keeper in the free and budget segment.
- Mixed device households, since clients run for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Buyers who check certifications first, given the SOC and ISO audits, FedRAMP High and quarterly third-party penetration testing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Total Password does not offer a free plan, so it suits people ready to pay from the start.
- Apple Inc. covers iOS, iPadOS and macOS, so it is the pick for Apple-only setups rather than the wider Windows, macOS and Linux.
- ESET Brasil covers Windows, Windows Server and macOS including Windows Server, a platform the Keeper list does not name.
Current offers
Keeper
Keeper Secrets Manager
Current offer
Free trial
30-day free trial: 30 days free
Personal and family plans, via get-keeper.html signup
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Keeper
Does Keeper have a free plan?+
Yes. Keeper offers a free plan, and so do most managers in this comparison (72.3%). The free tier shows how the vault behaves with your own accounts, while the paid family plan is where 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage comes in.
What kind of prices do these password managers sit in?+
Across the brands compared here, monthly plans run as low as €0.87 and as high as €63.95, while longer terms sit between €0.73 and €99. A median long-term price of €3.97 shows where a multi-year commitment usually lands.
Keeper Secrets Manager
What does Keeper cost, and what do I pay at renewal?+
Keeper has a free plan, and free and budget places it in the free and budget segment, so entry can cost nothing. Across the site the median entry price is €6.84 and the monthly median is €7.89. Read your chosen tier's renewal figure too, since a long-term rate can differ from the first one.
Is Keeper independently audited, and who runs it?+
The operator, Keeper Security, Inc., is based in the United States. It publishes SOC and ISO certifications plus FedRAMP High, and it runs quarterly third-party penetration testing. Data is encrypted with AES and elliptic-curve cryptography at device and record level, so stored records stay readable to the account holder.