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Dashlane vs PublicInput

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Cybersecurity

Password management made easy for businesses

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

PublicInput

Government

Inclusive Community Engagement

From
$400/month
Free plan
No
Visit PublicInputFull review

The short version

  • Dashlane is a comprehensive password manager and digital wallet.
  • Dashlane starts at $4.99/mo, PublicInput at $400/mo.
  • Only Dashlane lists password manager; only PublicInput lists virtual Public Meetings.
  • Where Dashlane falls short: highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option.
  • Where PublicInput falls short: all three plans, Listen, Engage and Engage Plus, are listed as Request Pricing with no published rate, minimum or cost driver.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dashlane and PublicInput actually diverge.

Attributes where Dashlane and PublicInput differ
AttributeDashlanePublicInput
Starting price$4.99/month$400/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extensionWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded20092014

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 PublicInput

  • Virtual Public Meetings
  • Online Surveys
  • Comment Management
  • Multi-language Support
  • Engagement Analytics
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • GovDelivery

What people use each for

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

Dashlane

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

PublicInput

  • Civic engagementnot Dashlane
  • Government consultationnot Dashlane
  • Public input collectionnot 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

PublicInput

  • All three plans, Listen, Engage and Engage Plus, are listed as Request Pricing with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • HTML and CSS customization, custom workflows and approvals, and external system integration with Accela and ESRI are listed as Enterprise Capabilities rather than core platform features
  • Public meetings functionality is sold under a separate Meetings plan rather than being included with the Engagement plans
  • Getting a plan requires booking a consultation and a tailored demo rather than self serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

Dashlane

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

PublicInput

$400/month
  • Enterprise$400/mo
    • Virtual Meetings
    • Surveys
    • Comment Management

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 PublicInput if

  • You need virtual public meetings.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online surveys.
PublicInput review

Questions people ask

Is Dashlane or PublicInput better?
Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and PublicInput at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dashlane or PublicInput?
Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and PublicInput at $400/month.
Does Dashlane or PublicInput run on more platforms?
Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension. PublicInput 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 PublicInput is typically brought in for.
What can Dashlane do that PublicInput cannot?
Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. PublicInput covers Virtual Public Meetings, Online Surveys, Comment Management, Multi-language Support.

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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PublicInput: How much does PublicInput cost?

PublicInput does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must request a demo or book a meeting to receive a quote based on their specific needs.

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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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PublicInput: What pricing plans does PublicInput offer?

PublicInput offers Engagement Plans and Meetings Plans, but specific pricing for each plan is not publicly available and requires contacting their sales team.

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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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