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Authelia vs Dashlane

Authelia logo

Authelia

Cybersecurity

Open-source authentication and two-factor portal for reverse proxies

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Technology

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authelia has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Authelia depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider; Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • They diverge on capability: Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration, Dashlane covers Password manager.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authelia and Dashlane actually diverge.

Attributes where Authelia and Dashlane differ
AttributeAutheliaDashlane
Starting priceFree$4.99/month
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feeUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsDocker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hostedWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions
CategoryCybersecurityTechnology
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Authelia

  • Reverse proxy integration
  • Access control rules
  • Lightweight backends

Only in Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard
  • Active Directory

Both cover

  • Two-factor authentication

What people use each for

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

Authelia

  • Putting a login and 2FA in front of self-hosted services that have nonenot Dashlane
  • Adding SSO across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platformnot Dashlane
  • Home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxynot Dashlane

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot Authelia
  • Identity protectionnot Authelia
  • Secure credential sharingnot Authelia
  • Compliance requirementsnot Authelia
  • VPN protectionnot Authelia

Where each one falls short

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

Authelia

  • Depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider
  • Configuration is YAML-first with no administrative interface, so changes mean editing files
  • Not a full IAM: user management, provisioning and federation are limited compared with Keycloak
  • Scales poorly as an organisation-wide identity solution, which is not its target

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

Pricing, plan by plan

Authelia

Free
  • AutheliaFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

Which should you pick?

Choose Authelia if

  • You need reverse proxy integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted.
  • You also want access control rules.
Authelia review

Choose Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.
Dashlane review

Questions people ask

Is Authelia or Dashlane better?
Neither clearly leads. Authelia starts at Free and Dashlane at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authelia or Dashlane?
Authelia has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authelia and $4.99/month for Dashlane.
Does Authelia or Dashlane run on more platforms?
Authelia runs on Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted. Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
Can I use Authelia for free?
Yes. Authelia has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month.
What is Authelia best used for?
Authelia is most often used for putting a login and 2fa in front of self-hosted services that have none, adding sso across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platform, home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxy. Of those, putting a login and 2fa in front of self-hosted services that have none and adding sso across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platform are not what Dashlane is typically brought in for.
What can Authelia do that Dashlane cannot?
Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration, Access control rules, Lightweight backends. Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Both handle Two-factor authentication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Authelia: Is Authelia free?

Yes, open source with no licence fee.

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

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Authelia: Does Authelia need a reverse proxy?

Yes. It integrates through forward authentication with Nginx, Traefik, Caddy or HAProxy rather than sitting in front of traffic itself.

Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

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Authelia: Authelia or Keycloak?

Authelia is far lighter and aimed at protecting self-hosted services behind a proxy. Keycloak is a full identity and access management platform, and much more to run.

Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

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