Software · head to head
Honey vs Keeper
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data; Keeper free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
- They diverge on capability: Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Keeper covers Password management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Honey and Keeper actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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 Honey
- Automatic coupon codes
- Price history
- Honey Gold rewards
- Price drop alerts
Only in Keeper
- Password management
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Secure file storage
- BreachWatch
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Safari support
- Opera support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Honey
No use cases recorded yet. See the Honey review.
Keeper
- Business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryptionnot Honey
- Privileged access management for admin and service accountsnot Honey
- Secure remote access and privileged session recordingnot Honey
- Application secrets management through Secrets Managernot Honey
- Government deployments requiring FedRAMP Highnot Honey
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Honey
- Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
- Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported
Keeper
- Free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
- Personal plan at $1.79/month is promotional pricing; regular price is higher, making budget comparison difficult
Pricing, plan by plan
Honey
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.
Keeper
Free- FreeFree
- 10 passwords max
- Single device only
- No sync
- Personal$1.79/month
- Unlimited passwords
- All devices
- 2FA support
- Family$3.83/month
- Up to 5 users
- Unlimited storage
- Shared vaults
Which should you pick?
Choose Honey if
- You need automatic coupon codes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
- You also want price history.
Choose Keeper if
- You need password management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want zero-knowledge encryption.
Questions people ask
- Is Honey or Keeper better?
- Neither clearly leads. Honey starts at Free and Keeper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Honey or Keeper?
- Honey starts at Free and Keeper at Free.
- Does Honey or Keeper run on more platforms?
- Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge. Keeper runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Honey for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Honey do that Keeper cannot?
- Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts. Keeper covers Password management, Zero-knowledge encryption, Secure file storage, BreachWatch. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support, Safari support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Honey: Is Honey free to use?
Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.
SourceKeeper: Is there a free version of Keeper?
Keeper offers a free version with very limited functionality: it stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync. A 30-day free trial provides full access to all features.
SourceHoney: What browsers does Honey support?
Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.
SourceKeeper: What are Keeper's paid pricing plans?
Keeper Personal starts at $1.79/month (promotional pricing) with annual billing. Keeper Family covers up to 5 users at $3.83/month annually. Both include unlimited password storage, cross-device sync, and 2FA support.
SourceHoney: How does Honey search for coupon codes?
Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.
SourceKeeper: What browsers and devices does Keeper support?
Keeper has browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, and Opera. It also offers native apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and web access.
SourceHoney: Can I track price drops with Honey?
Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.
SourceKeeper: Does Keeper support 2FA and passkeys?
Yes, Keeper stores and autofills FIDO2 passkeys and supports multiple 2FA methods including TOTP, SMS, and WebAuthn. Biometric login (fingerprint/face recognition) is also supported.
SourceKeeper: How secure is Keeper?
Keeper uses zero-knowledge architecture where data is encrypted and decrypted only on your device. Only you can access your vault, and the company cannot see your passwords or data.
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