Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Keeper vs RoboForm
Keeper vs RoboForm: the differences
| Compare |  Keeper |  RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web app, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Brave), Web access |
| Family plan | 5 private vaults, 10 GB file storage | Family: up to 5 Premium accounts, unified billing, $3.98/mo billed annually |
| Security audit | SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP High, GovRAMP, FIPS 140-3, quarterly third-party penetration testing | Third-party penetration testing by Secfault Security (report 2025), plus a bug bounty programme |
| 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 with PBKDF2 SHA-256, zero-knowledge (local decryption) |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes), Passkeys (Yes), Features (TOTP).
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Key differences
- Keeper scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Platforms: only Keeper offers Web app, Chrome, Firefox.
- Platforms: only RoboForm offers Chrome OS, Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Brave), Web access.
- Support channels: only Keeper offers Community.
- Pricing model: only RoboForm 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.
RoboForm
RoboForm suits readers who want a long-running password manager with a free plan and a cheap family option, and it has been building vaults since 2000. Its Family plan covers up to five Premium accounts on unified billing, a rare combination of reach and cost.
Score breakdown
| Area | Keeper | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 9.3 |
| Privacy | 9.3 | 9.5Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Keeper | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 12 of 69 | 10 of 69 |
| Authenticator apps | 9 of 55 | 8 of 55 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Keeper | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Where these facts come from
Keeper
- keepersecurity.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
RoboForm
- roboform.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Keeper | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | Keeper Security, Inc. | Siber Systems, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2000 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Keeper | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
RoboForm
Pros
- A free plan is included, and passkeys are supported alongside the listed features.
- Runs on Windows, macOS and iOS, covering desktop, mobile, Linux, Chrome OS and browser extensions.
- The Family plan bundles up to five Premium accounts under unified billing at a low monthly rate.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and phone only, with no in-app guidance channel listed.
- The company is run from US under Siber Systems, Inc., so data handling is tied to US jurisdiction.
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.
RoboForm
Who it suits
- Readers who already keep passwords in a long-standing vault and want continuity
- Families sharing one bill across several Premium accounts
- People who need one vault across desktop, mobile and browser extensions
Who should look elsewhere
- Total Password, which has no free plan at all
- Readers who want a plan priced only by usage across a wide server network
- Anyone looking for a product with a published regulator licence in the market
Current offers
Keeper
RoboForm
Current offer
Discount code
RoboForm Premium Military Discount: 40% off new Premium subscriptions
Military only (Active Duty, Retirees and Veterans); applies to new RoboForm Premium subscriptions
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.
RoboForm
Does RoboForm have a free plan?+
Yes, a free plan is included, and passkeys are supported alongside it. The paid Family plan adds up to five Premium accounts under unified billing, so a free vault can be the starting point before anyone pays. RoboForm is run by Siber Systems, Inc. from US.
What does the Family plan cover?+
The Family plan covers up to five Premium accounts on a single bill, which is the main reason to look past the free plan. It is listed as a budget model option, and the features on the paid tiers include totp. Support for paying customers runs through email, chat and phone.