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Dashlane vs Postgres
Dashlane
Technology
Password management made easy for businesses
- From
- $4.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Postgres has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; Postgres each major version is supported for only 5 years after its initial release, after which it is end-of-life
- They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, Postgres covers ACID compliance.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Postgres actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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 Postgres
- ACID compliance
- Complex queries
- Foreign keys
- Triggers
- Views
- Stored procedures
- JSON/JSONB support
- Full-text search
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot Postgres
- Identity protectionnot Postgres
- Secure credential sharingnot Postgres
- Compliance requirementsnot Postgres
- VPN protectionnot Postgres
Postgres
- Running a general purpose relational database for applicationsnot Dashlane
- Self-hosting an open source SQL database with no licence feenot Dashlane
- Workloads needing extensions, JSON and full text search in one enginenot 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
Postgres
- Each major version is supported for only 5 years after its initial release, after which it is end-of-life
- Major version upgrades break on-disk compatibility and require a full dump and reload or the pg_upgrade tool
- New major versions ship about once a year, so staying supported means a disruptive upgrade cycle
- Minor releases contain only frequently-encountered bug fixes, low-risk fixes, security issues and data corruption fixes, so feature gaps are not addressed within a major version
- There is no vendor SLA; commercial support must be bought separately from third party professional services listed by the project
Pricing, plan by plan
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
Postgres
Free- Community EditionFree
- Full database features
- No limitations
- Community support
Which should you pick?
Choose Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
Choose Postgres if
- You need acid compliance.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
- You also want complex queries.
Questions people ask
- Is Dashlane or Postgres better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Postgres at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dashlane or Postgres?
- Postgres has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Dashlane and Free for Postgres.
- Does Dashlane or Postgres run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. Postgres runs on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
- Can I use Postgres for free?
- Yes. Postgres 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 Postgres is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that Postgres cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Postgres covers ACID compliance, Complex queries, Foreign keys, Triggers.
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.
SourcePostgres: How much does PostgreSQL cost to use?
PostgreSQL is completely free to download, install, and use. No licensing fees, subscription costs, or per-seat charges apply. The database is open source under the PostgreSQL License. Source: https://www.postgresql.org
SourceDashlane: 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.
SourcePostgres: Are there commercial PostgreSQL support options available?
Official PostgreSQL (the project) is free. Commercial PostgreSQL services such as hosting, professional support, training, and managed database services are offered by third-party vendors, not the PostgreSQL project itself. Source: https://www.postgresql.org
SourceDashlane: 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.
SourcePostgres: Do I need a license to use PostgreSQL commercially?
No. PostgreSQL is open source under the PostgreSQL License, which permits free commercial use without royalties, licensing fees, or support obligations. Source: https://www.postgresql.org
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