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Arnica vs Keeper Password Manager

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Arnica

Cybersecurity

AI-native application security platform detecting and fixing vulnerabilities across the SDLC

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Free
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Keeper Password Manager

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity starts here

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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Arnica per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers; Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • They diverge on capability: Arnica covers AI SAST, Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arnica and Keeper Password Manager actually diverge.

Attributes where Arnica and Keeper Password Manager differ
AttributeArnicaKeeper Password Manager
Pricing modelPer-identity subscription with annual discountUnknown
PlatformsWeb, GitHub, IDEWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arnica

  • AI SAST
  • Software Composition Analysis
  • Secrets detection
  • IaC scanning
  • Container scanning
  • SBOM generation
  • Agentic rules
  • Pipelineless integration

Only in Keeper Password Manager

  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Password vault
  • BreachWatch dark web monitoring
  • Secure file storage
  • One-time share
  • Emergency access
  • Passkey support
  • Secrets Manager

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arnica

  • Detecting AI-generated vulnerabilities in Copilot and Cursor suggestionsnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Finding hardcoded secrets before they reach productionnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Mapping container vulnerabilities back to source codenot Keeper Password Manager
  • Generating SBOM for supply chain compliance requirementsnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Scanning infrastructure-as-code for misconfiguration risksnot Keeper Password Manager

Keeper Password Manager

  • Password Managernot Arnica
  • Secrets Managementnot Arnica
  • Privileged Accessnot Arnica

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arnica

  • Per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers
  • Overage identity tracking via 90-day PR activity can be unpredictable
  • Free plan limited to weekly updates, requiring upgrade for real-time scanning
  • Advanced add-ons (Image Scanning, AI SAST, Agentic Rules Enforcer) pricing not published
  • On-premises deployment limited to Enterprise tier

Keeper Password Manager

  • Free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • Personal and Family plans lack team collaboration features
  • Higher per-user cost for small teams compared to some competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Arnica

Free
  • FreeFree
    • No credit card required
    • 14-day trial available
    • Weekly risk identification updates
  • Core Business$360/year
    • Monthly billing option at $30/identity/month
    • Annual billing at $25/identity/month (17% discount)
    • Real-time risk scanning and notifications
  • Core Enterprise$720/year
    • Monthly billing option at $60/identity/month
    • Annual billing at $50/identity/month (17% discount)
    • All Core Business features

Keeper Password Manager

Free
  • Personal$34.99/year
  • Family$74.99/year
  • Business Starter$2/user per month
  • Business$3.75/user per month

Which should you pick?

Choose Arnica if

  • You need ai sast.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, GitHub, IDE.
  • You also want software composition analysis.

Choose Keeper Password Manager if

  • You need zero-knowledge security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want password vault.

Questions people ask

Is Arnica or Keeper Password Manager better?
Neither clearly leads. Arnica starts at Free and Keeper Password Manager at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arnica or Keeper Password Manager?
Arnica starts at Free and Keeper Password Manager at Free.
Does Arnica or Keeper Password Manager run on more platforms?
Arnica runs on Web, GitHub, IDE. Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Arnica for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Arnica best used for?
Arnica is most often used for detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions, finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production, mapping container vulnerabilities back to source code, generating sbom for supply chain compliance requirements. Of those, detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions and finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production are not what Keeper Password Manager is typically brought in for.
What can Arnica do that Keeper Password Manager cannot?
Arnica covers AI SAST, Software Composition Analysis, Secrets detection, IaC scanning. Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arnica: How are identities defined in Arnica pricing?

Identities are any users and other contributing entities that contributed code and/or had PR activity during the last 90 days. This ensures billing matches active developers.

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Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper offer a free tier?

Keeper's free version stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync and is effectively a trial.

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Arnica: What is the annual discount?

Annual prepayment offers approximately 17% savings versus monthly billing. Core Business annual is $300/identity versus $360 for monthly.

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Keeper Password Manager: What does Keeper Business cost?

Keeper Business Starter costs $2 per user per month for 5-10 users. Keeper Business costs $3.75 per user per month for unlimited users.

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Arnica: Can I cancel or downgrade Arnica anytime?

Yes. Subscriptions can be cancelled or downgraded at any time. Overage identities receive automatic protection with true-up invoicing.

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Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper Enterprise include SSO?

Yes. Keeper Enterprise includes single sign-on capabilities along with compliance and reporting features at $6 per user per month.

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Keeper Password Manager: What security features does Keeper include?

Keeper uses zero-knowledge encryption where the company cannot access passwords, plus advanced features like privileged access management and session recording on Enterprise Plus.

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