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Enpass vs IVPN

Enpass logo

Enpass

Software

Offline-first password manager that stores your vault locally instead of the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IVPN logo

IVPN

Software

Privacy-focused VPN with anonymous account numbers instead of email signup

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Enpass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Enpass no built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.; IVPN has no free tier, unlike several consumer VPN competitors with limited free plans.
  • They diverge on capability: Enpass covers Offline vaults, IVPN covers Anonymous account numbers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Enpass and IVPN actually diverge.

Attributes where Enpass and IVPN differ
AttributeEnpassIVPN
Starting priceFree$6/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, ios, android, windows, mac, linuxwindows, mac, linux, ios, android

Identical on both: 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 Enpass

  • Offline vaults
  • Bring-your-own-cloud sync
  • Autofill and password generator
  • Password audit
  • Business admin console
  • Cross-platform apps

Only in IVPN

  • Anonymous account numbers
  • Multi-hop connections
  • Independent audits
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN support
  • AntiTracker

What people use each for

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

Enpass

  • Storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloudnot IVPN
  • Syncing a vault via personal cloud storagenot IVPN
  • Managing a household's shared loginsnot IVPN
  • Provisioning team vaults with SSO-adjacent admin controlsnot IVPN

IVPN

  • Signing up for a VPN without providing an email addressnot Enpass
  • Verifying a VPN's no-logs claims via independent auditsnot Enpass
  • Layering multi-hop routing for higher-anonymity browsingnot Enpass
  • Blocking trackers and ads via built-in AntiTrackernot Enpass

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Enpass

  • No built-in cloud sync of its own, so users must configure a third-party storage provider for multi-device sync.
  • Mobile Lite tier caps vaults at 25 items, pushing active mobile users toward a paid plan quickly.
  • Lacks dark web monitoring and breach alerting found in some competing password managers.
  • Team/business plan lacks a native SSO login option comparable to enterprise-grade competitors.

IVPN

  • Has no free tier, unlike several consumer VPN competitors with limited free plans.
  • Standard plan's two-connection limit is lower than many rivals offering five or more devices.
  • Smaller server network than large mainstream VPN providers, which can limit streaming unblocking.
  • Pricing is higher than budget VPN competitors for comparable simultaneous-connection counts.

Pricing, plan by plan

Enpass

Free
  • LiteFree
    • Up to 25 items on mobile
    • Unlimited items on desktop trial
    • No cloud sync
  • Individual$1.99/month
    • Unlimited items
    • Cloud sync via own storage provider
    • Unlimited devices
  • Family$2.99/month
    • Up to 6 members
    • Shared vaults
    • Unlimited devices per member
  • Business$1.99/month
    • Per-user pricing billed yearly
    • Admin console
    • Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace integration

IVPN

$6/month
  • Standard$6/month
    • 2 simultaneous connections
    • $60/year billed annually
    • WireGuard and OpenVPN support
  • Pro$10/month
    • 7 simultaneous connections
    • Multi-hop connections
    • $100/year billed annually

Which should you pick?

Choose Enpass if

  • You need offline vaults.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want bring-your-own-cloud sync.
Enpass review

Choose IVPN if

  • You need anonymous account numbers.
  • You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
  • You also want multi-hop connections.
IVPN review

Questions people ask

Is Enpass or IVPN better?
Neither clearly leads. Enpass starts at Free and IVPN at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Enpass or IVPN?
Enpass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Enpass and $6/month for IVPN.
Does Enpass or IVPN run on more platforms?
Enpass runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux. IVPN runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
Can I use Enpass for free?
Yes. Enpass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IVPN starts at $6/month.
What is Enpass best used for?
Enpass is most often used for storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloud, syncing a vault via personal cloud storage, managing a household's shared logins, provisioning team vaults with sso-adjacent admin controls. Of those, storing passwords without trusting a vendor's cloud and syncing a vault via personal cloud storage are not what IVPN is typically brought in for.
What can Enpass do that IVPN cannot?
Enpass covers Offline vaults, Bring-your-own-cloud sync, Autofill and password generator, Password audit. IVPN covers Anonymous account numbers, Multi-hop connections, Independent audits, WireGuard and OpenVPN support.
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