IronVault compared
IronVault next to 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass.
Review draft. Competitor cells are unchecked; “To be checked” marks a gap on purpose.
| IronVault | 1Password | Bitwarden | LastPass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encrypted on your device; the provider holds only ciphertext | Yes | YesZero-knowledge, client-side encryption | YesZero-knowledge, client-side encryption | YesZero-knowledge, local encryption |
| Emergency access with a waiting period you can cancel | Yes | No | YesPremium; trusted contact, wait time set, grantor can reject | YesPremium/Families; emergency contacts with wait time |
| Emergency access needs several chosen people together (any 2 of 3) | Yes | No | NoOne contact each; no joint approval | NoOne contact each; no joint approval |
| Passkey or authenticator-app sign-in | Yes | YesPasskey/security key and Authenticator 2FA | YesAuthenticator app and passkey/FIDO2 2FA | YesAuthenticator app and passkey login |
| Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox (Chromium browsers also work) | Yes | YesChrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Safari | YesChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and others | YesChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari |
| Authenticator codes built in | Yes | YesStores and fills one-time passwords | PartlyBuilt-in TOTP is Premium or paid org only | To be checked |
| Stores and uses passkeys | Yes | YesSaves/signs in with passkeys in browser, Windows, Android | YesBrowser, mobile, desktop; no plan restriction stated | YesPasskeys supported; not via Desktop app |
| Android app | Yes | YesAndroid app (passkeys need Android 14+) | YesGoogle Play and F-Droid | YesAndroid app |
| Windows desktop app | Yes | Yes1Password 8 for Windows | YesWindows installer, Store, portable | YesNew LastPass for Desktop app; old Windows app discontinued |
| iPhone app | Planned | YesiOS app | YesApp Store | YesiOS app |
| Imports from other password managers | Yes | YesBitwarden, Dashlane, KeePass, Keeper, LastPass, RoboForm, CSV | YesMany managers incl. 1Password and LastPass | YesImport from other managers or CSV |
| Breached-password check that sends nothing identifying | Yes | YesOnly first 5 chars of hash leave device (HIBP range query) | YesExposed Passwords report: 5-char hash prefix, Premium | To be checked |
| Encrypted file attachments up to 50 MB | Yes | Yes2 GB/file stated for Business; other plans' per-file cap not stated | YesPremium: 500 MB per file (100 MB mobile), 5 GB storage | NoMax 10 MB per attachment |
| Approve a computer's sign-in on your phone | PartlyBuilt; not re-tested since the latest phone changes | YesSign in new device by scanning QR code from phone app | YesLog in with device: approve from another logged-in device | YesAuthenticator push: tap Approve for MFA; master password still needed |