Softwr

Cybersecurity · head to head

Dashlane vs DataSF

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Cybersecurity

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Free plan
No
Visit DashlaneFull review
DataSF logo

DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit DataSFFull review

The short version

  • Dashlane is a comprehensive password manager and digital wallet.
  • DataSF is free; Dashlane starts at $4.99/mo.
  • Only Dashlane lists password manager; only DataSF lists open Datasets.
  • Where Dashlane falls short: highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dashlane and DataSF actually diverge.

Attributes where Dashlane and DataSF differ
AttributeDashlaneDataSF
Starting price$4.99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extensionWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment

Identical on both: founded (2009).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Dashlane.

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 Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard

Only in DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

What people use each for

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

Dashlane

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

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot Dashlane
  • Records Managementnot Dashlane
  • Public Safetynot Dashlane
  • Civic Engagementnot Dashlane

Where each one falls short

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

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

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dashlane

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

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

Which should you pick?

Choose Dashlane if

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

Choose DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Questions people ask

Is Dashlane or DataSF better?
Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and DataSF at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dashlane or DataSF?
DataSF has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Dashlane and Free for DataSF.
Does Dashlane or DataSF run on more platforms?
Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension. DataSF runs on Web.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Yes. DataSF has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month.
What is Dashlane best used for?
Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what DataSF is typically brought in for.
What can Dashlane do that DataSF cannot?
Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Dashlane

More on DataSF

Keep looking

Other head to heads