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Dashlane vs Granicus

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Cybersecurity

Password management made easy for businesses

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

Granicus

Government

Digital Government Experiences Platform

From
$500/month
Free plan
No
Visit GranicusFull review

The short version

  • Dashlane is a comprehensive password manager and digital wallet.
  • Dashlane starts at $4.99/mo, Granicus at $500/mo.
  • Only Dashlane lists password manager; only Granicus lists citizen Communications.
  • Where Dashlane falls short: highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option.
  • Where Granicus falls short: pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly available.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Granicus actually diverge.

Attributes where Dashlane and Granicus differ
AttributeDashlaneGranicus
Starting price$4.99/month$500/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extensionWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded20091999

Identical on both: free tier (No).

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 Granicus

  • Citizen Communications
  • Meeting Management
  • Digital Forms
  • Website Management
  • Records Management
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

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

Dashlane

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

Granicus

  • 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

Granicus

  • Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly available
  • Complex sales process for government agencies
  • Integration with legacy government systems can be challenging

Pricing, plan by plan

Dashlane

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

Granicus

$500/month
  • Government Starter$500/mo
    • Communications Cloud
    • Meeting Management
    • Digital Services

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 Granicus if

  • You need citizen communications.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want meeting management.
Granicus review

Questions people ask

Is Dashlane or Granicus better?
Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Granicus at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dashlane or Granicus?
Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Granicus at $500/month.
Does Dashlane or Granicus run on more platforms?
Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension. Granicus runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Granicus is typically brought in for.
What can Dashlane do that Granicus cannot?
Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Granicus covers Citizen Communications, Meeting Management, Digital Forms, Website Management. Both handle Google Workspace.

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.

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Granicus: How many government agencies use Granicus?

Over 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies use Granicus, reaching more than 300 million citizen subscribers.

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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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Granicus: What does Granicus Engagement Cloud provide?

Granicus Engagement Cloud combines government communications, website management, meeting and agenda management, records management, and citizen service digitization.

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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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Granicus: What are the main features of Granicus?

Granicus provides tools for managing public communications, citizen feedback collection, community event management, online surveys, event registration, and live-streaming capabilities.

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