Software · head to head
Dashlane vs RescueTime
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; RescueTime no free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation
- They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dashlane and RescueTime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dashlane | RescueTime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/month | $12/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions | Windows, macOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2009 | 2006 |
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 RescueTime
- Automatic time tracking
- Productivity scoring
- Detailed categorization
- FocusTime blocking
- Goal setting
- Alerts & notifications
- Offline time entry
- API access
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dashlane
- Password managementnot RescueTime
- Identity protectionnot RescueTime
- Secure credential sharingnot RescueTime
- Compliance requirementsnot RescueTime
- VPN protectionnot RescueTime
RescueTime
- Personal productivity trackingnot Dashlane
- Time auditnot Dashlane
- Focus improvementnot Dashlane
- Work-life balancenot Dashlane
- Team productivity analysisnot 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
RescueTime
- No free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation
- Limited iOS support compared to competitors that offer full mobile app access
- Requires integration via categories and rules rather than direct app detection on some platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
RescueTime
$12/month- Standard$12/month
- Automatic time tracking
- Focus Time
- Idle time monitoring
- Team$6/month
- All Standard features
- Team analytics
- Cross-device tracking
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 RescueTime if
- You need automatic time tracking.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
- You also want productivity scoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Dashlane or RescueTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and RescueTime at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dashlane or RescueTime?
- Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and RescueTime at $12/month.
- Does Dashlane or RescueTime run on more platforms?
- Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. RescueTime runs on Windows, macOS, Android, 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 RescueTime is typically brought in for.
- What can Dashlane do that RescueTime cannot?
- Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking, Productivity scoring, Detailed categorization, FocusTime blocking. Both handle Slack.
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.
SourceRescueTime: Does RescueTime still have a free tier?
No. RescueTime discontinued its free tier in 2023. The service now requires a paid subscription starting at $12 per month or $78 per year.
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.
SourceRescueTime: What platforms does RescueTime support?
RescueTime supports Windows, macOS, Android, and web. iOS support is limited to passive features like calendar sync and mobile summary emails.
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.
SourceRescueTime: What are the key productivity features in RescueTime?
RescueTime offers automatic time tracking, Focus Time for blocking distractions, idle time monitoring, goal-setting with reminders, and in 2026 adds AI-Based Focus Sessions with real-time alerts to detect poor focus patterns.
SourceRescueTime: Is there a team plan for RescueTime?
Yes. The team plan costs $6 per user per month when billed annually, with a minimum of 3 users required.
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