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Dashlane vs RAD Studio

Dashlane
Technology
Password management made easy for businesses
- From
- $4.99/month
- Free plan
- No

RAD Studio
Developer Tools
Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder
- From
- $2000/perpetual
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; RAD Studio professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and RAD Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dashlane | RAD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/month | $2000/perpetual |
| Pricing model | Unknown | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions | Web |
| Category | Technology | Developer Tools |
| Founded | 2009 | Unknown |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Password generator
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
Only in RAD Studio
Nothing recorded that Dashlane does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot RAD Studio
- Identity protectionnot RAD Studio
- Secure credential sharingnot RAD Studio
- Compliance requirementsnot RAD Studio
- VPN protectionnot RAD Studio
RAD Studio
- Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot Dashlane
- Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot Dashlane
- Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot Dashlane
- Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot 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
RAD Studio
- Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
- The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
RAD Studio
$2000/perpetual- Professional Edition$2000/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $599
- Total $2,599 + Tax
- Enterprise Edition$3400/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $1,199
- Total $4,599 + Tax
- Architect Edition$4416/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $2,183
- Total $6,599 + Tax
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 RAD Studio if
Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from Dashlane on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Dashlane or RAD Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dashlane or RAD Studio?
- Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual.
- Does Dashlane or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. RAD Studio runs on Web.
- 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 RAD Studio is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that RAD Studio cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection.
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.
SourceRAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?
RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).
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.
SourceRAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?
Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.
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.
SourceRAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?
Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.
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