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Citizen vs Keeper Password Manager

Citizen logo

Citizen

Government

Real-time Safety Alerts

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Keeper Password Manager logo

Keeper Password Manager

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity starts here

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Citizen no premium or paid features mentioned; Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • They diverge on capability: Citizen covers Real-time Alerts, 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 Citizen and Keeper Password Manager actually diverge.

Attributes where Citizen and Keeper Password Manager differ
AttributeCitizenKeeper Password Manager
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded20162011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Citizen

  • Real-time Alerts
  • 911 Monitoring
  • Live Video
  • Safety Map
  • Personal Safety
  • Emergency Services
  • Social Media
  • Location Services

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.

Citizen

  • Citizen Servicesnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Records Managementnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Public Safetynot Keeper Password Manager
  • Civic Engagementnot Keeper Password Manager

Keeper Password Manager

  • Password Managernot Citizen
  • Secrets Managementnot Citizen
  • Privileged Accessnot Citizen

Where each one falls short

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

Citizen

  • No premium or paid features mentioned
  • App is completely free with no monetization model disclosed
  • No in-app purchases or premium tier mentioned
  • Subscription or paid features may exist but not disclosed

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

Citizen

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Real-time Alerts
    • Incident Feed
    • Safety Map

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 Citizen if

  • You need real-time alerts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want 911 monitoring.
Citizen review

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.
Keeper Password Manager review

Questions people ask

Is Citizen or Keeper Password Manager better?
Neither clearly leads. Citizen 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, Citizen or Keeper Password Manager?
Citizen starts at Free and Keeper Password Manager at Free.
Does Citizen or Keeper Password Manager run on more platforms?
Citizen runs on Ios, Android. Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Citizen for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Citizen best used for?
Citizen is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Keeper Password Manager is typically brought in for.
What can Citizen do that Keeper Password Manager cannot?
Citizen covers Real-time Alerts, 911 Monitoring, Live Video, Safety Map. Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Citizen: How much does Citizen cost?

Citizen is available as a free app download for iOS and Android. The app includes core safety and alert features at no cost.

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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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Citizen: Are there paid features or premium subscriptions in Citizen?

Citizen's website does not mention paid features, premium subscriptions, or in-app purchases. All advertised features appear to be included in the free app.

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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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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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