Cybersecurity · head to head
Keeper Password Manager vs Polco
The short version
- Only Keeper Password Manager has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only; Polco interface has a formal, academic tone compared to modern civic engagement platforms
- They diverge on capability: Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Polco covers Scientific Surveys.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Keeper Password Manager and Polco actually diverge.
| Attribute | Keeper Password Manager | Polco |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $300/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
Identical on both: 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 Keeper Password Manager
- Zero-knowledge security
- Password vault
- BreachWatch dark web monitoring
- Secure file storage
- One-time share
- Emergency access
- Passkey support
- Secrets Manager
Only in Polco
- Scientific Surveys
- Live Polling
- Community Benchmarking
- Priority-Based Budgeting
- Demographic Analysis
- NRC Surveys
- ArcGIS
- Social Media
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Keeper Password Manager
- Password Managernot Polco
- Secrets Managementnot Polco
- Privileged Accessnot Polco
Polco
- Citizen Servicesnot Keeper Password Manager
- Records Managementnot Keeper Password Manager
- Public Safetynot Keeper Password Manager
- Civic Engagementnot Keeper Password Manager
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Keeper Password Manager
- Free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
- Personal and Family plans lack team collaboration features
- Higher per-user cost for small teams compared to some competitors
Polco
- Interface has a formal, academic tone compared to modern civic engagement platforms
- Emphasizes surveys and benchmarking over open discussion forums and idea boards
- Pricing is custom quote-based without transparent pricing on the website
Pricing, plan by plan
Keeper Password Manager
Free- Personal$34.99/year
- Family$74.99/year
- Business Starter$2/user per month
- Business$3.75/user per month
Polco
$300/month- Community Engagement$300/month
- Community Surveys
- Live Polling
- Benchmarking
Which should you pick?
Choose Keeper Password Manager if
- You need zero-knowledge security.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want password vault.
Choose Polco if
- You need scientific surveys.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want live polling.
Questions people ask
- Is Keeper Password Manager or Polco better?
- Neither clearly leads. Keeper Password Manager starts at Free and Polco at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Keeper Password Manager or Polco?
- Keeper Password Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Keeper Password Manager and $300/month for Polco.
- Does Keeper Password Manager or Polco run on more platforms?
- Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Polco runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Keeper Password Manager for free?
- Yes. Keeper Password Manager has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Polco starts at $300/month.
- What is Keeper Password Manager best used for?
- Keeper Password Manager is most often used for password manager, secrets management, privileged access. Of those, password manager and secrets management are not what Polco is typically brought in for.
- What can Keeper Password Manager do that Polco cannot?
- Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage. Polco covers Scientific Surveys, Live Polling, Community Benchmarking, Priority-Based Budgeting.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper offer a free tier?
Keeper's free version stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync and is effectively a trial.
SourcePolco: How does Polco ensure survey data quality?
Polco uses scientific survey methodology through the National Research Center, with pre-tested survey questions and verification that participants live in the surveyed area to eliminate outside interference and bad-faith responses.
SourceKeeper Password Manager: What does Keeper Business cost?
Keeper Business Starter costs $2 per user per month for 5-10 users. Keeper Business costs $3.75 per user per month for unlimited users.
SourcePolco: What's the difference between Polco and open discussion platforms?
Polco emphasizes scientific surveys and benchmarking over open forums or suggestion boards, prioritizing rigorous data collection for policy decisions over broad community brainstorming.
SourceKeeper Password Manager: Does Keeper Enterprise include SSO?
Yes. Keeper Enterprise includes single sign-on capabilities along with compliance and reporting features at $6 per user per month.
SourceKeeper Password Manager: What security features does Keeper include?
Keeper uses zero-knowledge encryption where the company cannot access passwords, plus advanced features like privileged access management and session recording on Enterprise Plus.
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