Cybersecurity · head to head
Keeper Password Manager vs Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access
Cybersecurity
Long-standing VPN service with a large server network and flexible multi-year plans
- From
- $11.99/month
- Rated
- -
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; Private Internet Access monthly plan is priced noticeably higher than the discounted multi-year commitments, penalizing short-term users.
- They diverge on capability: Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Keeper Password Manager and Private Internet Access actually diverge.
| Attribute | Keeper Password Manager | Private Internet Access |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $11.99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | windows, mac, linux, ios, android |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 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 Private Internet Access
- Split tunneling
- Kill switch
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Dedicated IP add-on
- Bundled antivirus add-on
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Keeper Password Manager
- Password Managernot Private Internet Access
- Secrets Managementnot Private Internet Access
- Privileged Accessnot Private Internet Access
Private Internet Access
- Encrypting traffic on public Wi-Fi with a kill switchnot Keeper Password Manager
- Blocking ads and trackers network-wide via MACEnot Keeper Password Manager
- Maintaining a consistent connection identity with a dedicated IP add-onnot Keeper Password Manager
- Committing to a long-term plan for a lower effective monthly ratenot 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
Private Internet Access
- Monthly plan is priced noticeably higher than the discounted multi-year commitments, penalizing short-term users.
- Dedicated IP and antivirus are paid add-ons rather than included features.
- Headquartered in a jurisdiction whose privacy reputation some competitors market against, despite audited no-logs claims.
- App interface is less streamlined than some higher-priced premium VPN competitors.
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
Private Internet Access
$11.99/month- Monthly$11.99/month
- Billed month to month
- Full server network access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- 1-Year$3.1/month
- Billed annually at $37.19
- Full server network access
- 2-Year$2.19/month
- Lowest advertised rate, billed every 2 years
- Full server network access
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 Private Internet Access if
- You need split tunneling.
- You work on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.
- You also want kill switch.
Questions people ask
- Is Keeper Password Manager or Private Internet Access better?
- Neither clearly leads. Keeper Password Manager starts at Free and Private Internet Access at $11.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Keeper Password Manager or Private Internet Access?
- Keeper Password Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Keeper Password Manager and $11.99/month for Private Internet Access.
- Does Keeper Password Manager or Private Internet Access run on more platforms?
- Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Private Internet Access runs on windows, mac, linux, 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. Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/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 Private Internet Access is typically brought in for.
- What can Keeper Password Manager do that Private Internet Access cannot?
- Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage. Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling, Kill switch, Ad and tracker blocking, Dedicated IP add-on.
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.
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.
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.
Related pages
More on Keeper Password Manager
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