Password Boss Review 2026: An Underdog Password Management Solution

We wanted to like Password Boss but it was unclear on too many things, from its pricing to its features. But it does offer a 30-day free trial, with no credit card required, so you can test and see if it's the right fit for you. 

We also learned that Password Boss includes plenty of features to keep your data secure, like secure notes and emergency access. 

In this Password Boss review, we explore the ins and outs of this password manager. And if it isn’t your top pick, we recommend more of the best password managers to help you decide.

At a glance

Price	$18.33-$29.99/yr
Free version	No
Apps	Android, iOS
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi
Import/export tool	Yes
Password sharing	Yes
Encryption	AES-256
Password generator	Yes
Password strength report	Yes
Autofill	Yes
Digital legacy	Yes
Cloud storage	No
Learn more	Get Password Boss

Our experience

Testing Password Boss was mostly straightforward. There's no longer a desktop app, so we installed Password Boss on our Chrome browser and used the web vault. 

We're glad Password Boss added a tutorial and encouraged us to import passwords. Although most password managers have similar features, it's still useful for beginners to learn where everything is located.

We also found the import option from the menu button in the top-left corner of the web vault, which has the option to upload via CSV. Once we selected this option, the RoboForm test vault imported perfectly.

One issue we had was with the Security Dashboard. We opened this tab to review our Security Score, which came in at 75. Four passwords were listed as weak and three passwords were listed as duplicates, but both tabs were completely empty. 

Finally, we were still annoyed by the total lack of transparency regarding subscription tiers, cost, and coverage (like the number of user licenses vs. devices). We could previously find the pricing in our account under settings, but now it's nowhere to be found in our portal.

How much does Password Boss cost?

Password Boss doesn't advertise its pricing structure, but we found out its pricing ranges from $18.33-$29.99/yr. 

Password Boss offers three package tiers with the same feature set — it’s just a question of how long you want to commit, with a lower price per year on longer-term plans (theoretically). 

Plan	1 month	2 years	3 years	Learn more
Price per month	$29.99/yr	$22.50/yr	$18.33/yr	View plans

Password Boss is one of the more affordable password managers. But a top competitor like NordPass is cheaper at $1.99/mo for the annual plan. 

Even though NordPass has a price hike after the term period, the cost difference is comparatively marginal. All that to say, you can get more value from a well-known competitor with a better user experience (and more advanced security perks like multi-factor authentication, XChaCha20 encryption, and email masking). 

Password Boss features

Password Boss covers all the basic password manager features, such as password generators, sharing, and autofill. It’s also got some nice extras, like Secure Notes and a digital legacy feature. 

Importing and exporting passwords

Any dedicated password manager worth its salt includes a streamlined way to import passwords, whether from another password manager or a browser's built-in tool. Password Boss offers limited options for password import. 

From the web vault, we could only really import from a CSV file or a handful of password managers. 

Luckily, everything was imported perfectly once we found the CSV option. Just be sure to select each item's category before importing, as they'll be skipped if they're not labeled.

You can also export your password by selecting the Menu button on the top-left corner and clicking Export Passwords. 

Password sharing

A password manager should secure your login info and make it easy to share that info with others. Password Boss makes sharing passwords, secure notes, and personal information super simple.

In the web vault, select Share Center from the sidebar and click the Share Item button. We selected one item to test sharing, and found that our items can be set to “read only” with visible passwords, hidden passwords, or editing privileges. 

You can also set an end date for the sharing (though we had the option to leave it until we wanted to manually end it). 

Heads up — the people you’re sharing with will need a Password Boss account to access the shared items.

Password generator

Password Boss includes a generator to help you create and store secure passwords. It can be accessed in several ways: via the menu bar, from the browser extension icon, or from the Password Boss icon that appears in password fields in your browser.

The password generator has options for the length of the password (from 8 to 30 characters). We could also toggle letters, capital letters, numbers, and symbols individually. This gave us a ton of flexibility to tailor our passwords to our needs. 

Autofill and form filler

As with most password managers, Password Boss has an autofill feature, which can store and enter a number of other pieces of information, including:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email
• Company name
• Credit card info
• Bank account info

This info can be saved to identities, and you can have as many as you like. This feature lets us easily autofill details for multiple people, addresses, and similar information.

We selected our test Keeper entry, which we had imported into our vault, and it opened the Keeper login page. The Password Boss icon appeared in the bar for filling out our Keeper password to autofill.

Password strength report

While a password manager’s main function is to safely store your passwords, many also include tools to audit your passwords to ensure they’re as secure as possible. For Password Boss, this comes in the form of the Security Dashboard.

The Security Dashboard shows several useful pieces of information:

• A password security score and a breakdown of how many passwords are duplicates, old, weak, or compromised
• A breakdown of how many items are stored across each category (passwords, identities, Emergency Access contacts, etc.)
• Your dark web password scan results and a button to run a new scan
• Your dark web email scan results and a button to run a new scan

The dark web scans will search the dark web (the part of the internet that isn’t indexed by search engines and is often used for illicit activities) for passwords or email addresses that have been compromised in data breaches and similar incidents. This is a super useful tool, and we recommend using it.

Once we reviewed our security results, we could then take immediate action to remedy issues, such as changing compromised or weak passwords. We're not sure why, but Password Boss flagged several passwords as weak and as duplicates, but no entries were listed in those categories. 

Emergency access

“Digital legacy” refers to the ability to pass on access to data in the event of an emergency or death. This feature can save a lot of headaches during times when you and your family probably have more important things to worry about.

Password Boss has a digital legacy feature called Emergency Access. Like most Password Boss features, it’s very easy to set up. Just head into the app’s Emergency tab to get started. 

However, the emergency contact will need to have a Password Boss account, and then you can grant them access directly via Password Boss.

The main difference between Password Sharing and Emergency Access is that you can set a waiting period (up to 30 days) before the emergency contact gets access. Otherwise, once you send the invitation, it remains active indefinitely or until canceled. You can grant contacts access to everything in your Password Boss account or only select items — it’s up to you.

It’s worth noting that Emergency Access has to be granted before the emergency happens. For that reason, it’s probably best to designate your emergency contacts when you first set up the account, just in case.

Bonus features

In addition to the above features, Password Boss has a Secure Notes function that can be really beneficial for storing private information and keeping it that way. Just head to the Secure Notes tab to get started. 

We could choose from various specific information types to store, such as a driver’s license or prescription details, or we could just do a basic note. It’s a handy feature to keep secure information accessible but still locked down tight.

Password Boss privacy policy

It probably goes without saying, but privacy is really important in a password manager. You’re essentially trusting this company with some of the most important personal data you have, so you want to make sure that the password manager you choose won’t misuse or misplace your information.

Password Boss has a fairly comprehensive privacy policy that the company keeps updated (as of this writing, the last update was in April 2024). The policy outlines all the details of how Password Boss can store or use your data, and your rights around it. As far as the policy itself, it’s pretty standard and we don’t see anything glaring.

Plus, all your data is protected with AES-256 encryption anyway, so there’s not a whole lot the company could do with your data. 

Password Boss third-party audits

Third-party audits involve an independent company reviewing a password manager’s privacy policy to ensure it’s actually doing what it says it does. We couldn't find any record of Password Boss having a third-party audit performed. 

This doesn’t mean that the company is hiding something; it just means they haven’t had an audit done. Take that for what you will.

Is Password Boss safe to use?

Yes, Password Boss seems safe to us. We’re not aware of any data breaches it’s been involved in, and the privacy policy and encryption are solid. 

This password manager actually has a pretty strong lean toward business customers, so it’s definitely in its best interest to ensure security and safety for its users. And it’s almost certainly safer than Google Password Manager or similar solutions that are tied to other accounts.

Two-factor authentication

Password Boss offers two-factor authentication (2FA). This is an excellent way to enhance security — it effectively means someone would have to possess one of your other devices in order to get into your Password Boss account.

To set this up, we navigated to Settings > Security > 2-Factor authentication. From there, we could select an authenticator app or SMS message codes. Unfortunately, there's no passwordless authentication.

Password Boss compatibility

Password Boss covers most bases when it comes to compatibility. You can use Password Boss on the following:

• Android
• iOS
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Vivaldi
• Opera

Password Boss customer service

Password Boss has a few customer service options available. Of course, there’s the usual blog and support documentation, which we found very useful when getting Password Boss up and running. There’s also a support email address: support@passwordboss.com, but no phone or chatbot options to report issues.

Our overall customer service experience was fine. We found the articles useful, and it was easy to find the information we needed. 

We will say that the support site is a bit odd. The search bar disappears until you scroll down, so it can be a little fiddly if you’re looking up multiple topics. Otherwise, everything we tried was fine.

Top alternatives

If you’re looking to safely create, store, and manage passwords across devices, Password Boss is far from the only game in town. There are several very strong alternatives, all of which will do the job. 

Here are three of our top-tested favorites:

Password Boss FAQs

Bottom line: Is Password Boss good?

Password Boss is a clunky password manager that could use some work. It's nearly impossible to find the plan options and some features like the Security Dashboard were unclear. 

However, it gets the job done with minimal fuss, and sometimes that’s all you need. Password Boss uses AES-256 encryption and its secure notes feature lets you store driver's licenses, health insurance documents, Social Security numbers, and more. 

But if you’re looking for more bells and whistles, consider more of the best password managers.