Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Enpass vs Kaspersky Total Security

Enpass
Security & Cybersecurity
Offline-first password manager that stores your vault locally instead of the cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- 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.; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- They diverge on capability: Enpass covers Offline vaults, Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Enpass and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Enpass | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1997 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
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 Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
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 Kaspersky Total Security
- Syncing a vault via personal cloud storagenot Kaspersky Total Security
- Managing a household's shared loginsnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Provisioning team vaults with SSO-adjacent admin controlsnot Kaspersky Total Security
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Enpass
- Internet Securitynot Enpass
- Parental Controlnot 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.
Kaspersky Total Security
- US sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- VPN limited to 200 MB per day and servers in only 24 countries
- Password manager has privacy concerns with questionable terms and policies
- VPN and password manager only included in Plus and Premium tiers, not in Standard
- Occasionally flags legitimate files as false positives
- Firewall leaves open ports on public networks
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
Kaspersky Total Security
Free- FreeFree
- Basic antivirus
- No real-time protection
- Standard$38.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- Anti-phishing
- Plus$52.99/year
- Standard features
- Password manager
- VPN with limit
- Premium$74.99/year
- Plus features
- Identity protection
- Unlimited VPN
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.
Choose Kaspersky Total Security if
- You need real-time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Enpass or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Enpass starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Enpass or Kaspersky Total Security?
- Enpass starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free.
- Does Enpass or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- Enpass runs on web, ios, android, windows, mac, linux. Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Enpass for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Kaspersky Total Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Enpass do that Kaspersky Total Security cannot?
- Enpass covers Offline vaults, Bring-your-own-cloud sync, Autofill and password generator, Password audit. Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kaspersky Total Security: What does Kaspersky Total Security include?
Kaspersky Total Security (Premium tier) includes antivirus, firewall, password manager, VPN with 200 MB daily limit, parental controls (Kaspersky Safe Kids), and anti-ransomware protection.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does Kaspersky Total Security cost?
Kaspersky Standard costs $38.99/year for 3 devices. Plus tier is $52.99/year for 5 devices. Premium is $74.99/year for 10 devices. Multi-year discounts available.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Is Kaspersky available in the United States?
No. The U.S. government banned Kaspersky software sales in June 2024, with support and software updates ceasing September 29, 2024, citing national security concerns regarding Russian government ties.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Does Kaspersky have parental controls?
Yes. Premium and Plus tiers include one year free access to Kaspersky Safe Kids parental controls app, which provides activity reports, app monitoring, usage limits, and geo-fencing with location tracking.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does the VPN provide?
Kaspersky's free VPN (Kaspersky Secure Connection) offers only 200 MB per day of traffic, limiting data usage. Full VPN is included in Plus and Premium plans but with limited servers in only 24 countries.
SourceRelated pages
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