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NordPass vs Ory

NordPass logo

NordPass

Cybersecurity

Securely store, manage and autofill passwords

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ory logo

Ory

Cybersecurity

Open-source identity, authentication, and permissions infrastructure

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NordPass business plan pricing is rendered client-side per user per month rather than published as a static figure on the page; Ory production and Growth plans are billed annually ($770/year and $9,350/year), which is a larger upfront commitment than monthly-only competitors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NordPass and Ory actually diverge.

Attributes where NordPass and Ory differ
AttributeNordPassOry
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWebweb, api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 NordPass

Nothing recorded that Ory does not also cover.

Only in Ory

  • Authentication APIs
  • Permissions engine
  • Machine-to-machine tokens
  • B2B organizations
  • SAML SSO
  • Multi-region deployments

What people use each for

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

NordPass

  • Securely storing and managing employee passwords and passkeysnot Ory
  • Streamlining employee onboarding with instant account accessnot Ory
  • Monitoring credential breaches on the dark webnot Ory
  • Enforcing company-wide password security standardsnot Ory
  • Tracking user access and supporting audit compliancenot Ory

Ory

  • Adding self-hosted or cloud identity to a new productnot NordPass
  • Implementing fine-grained permission checksnot NordPass
  • Supporting B2B organizations and multi-tenancynot NordPass
  • Building machine-to-machine authentication for microservicesnot NordPass

Where each one falls short

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

NordPass

  • Business plan pricing is rendered client-side per user per month rather than published as a static figure on the page
  • Breach monitoring and full credential oversight features are marketed specifically toward business plans rather than confirmed as included in the free individual tier

Ory

  • Production and Growth plans are billed annually ($770/year and $9,350/year), which is a larger upfront commitment than monthly-only competitors.
  • SAML SSO and multi-region deployments are reserved for the custom-priced Enterprise tier.
  • Usage-based pricing across aDAU, M2M tokens, and permission checks makes cost estimation more complex than flat per-MAU billing.

Pricing, plan by plan

NordPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the NordPass review.

Ory

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • Community support
    • No production environments
  • Production$64/month
    • $21 monthly credit included
    • 1 production environment
    • 3 staging environments
  • Growth$779/month
    • $255 monthly credit included
    • 2 production environments
    • B2B organizations (max 3)

Which should you pick?

Choose NordPass if

  • You want to start without paying.
NordPass review

Choose Ory if

  • You need authentication apis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want permissions engine.
Ory review

Questions people ask

Is NordPass or Ory better?
Neither clearly leads. NordPass starts at Free and Ory at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NordPass or Ory?
NordPass starts at Free and Ory at Free.
Does NordPass or Ory run on more platforms?
NordPass runs on Web. Ory runs on web, api.
Can I use NordPass for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is NordPass best used for?
NordPass is most often used for securely storing and managing employee passwords and passkeys, streamlining employee onboarding with instant account access, monitoring credential breaches on the dark web, enforcing company-wide password security standards. Of those, securely storing and managing employee passwords and passkeys and streamlining employee onboarding with instant account access are not what Ory is typically brought in for.
What can NordPass do that Ory cannot?
Ory covers Authentication APIs, Permissions engine, Machine-to-machine tokens, B2B organizations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NordPass: Will I be charged when signing up for the free trial?

No credit card is required to start the trial. Payment details are only needed when you purchase a plan, and NordPass will only charge you once your payment process is completed.

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Ory: What does Ory cost?

Ory has a free Developer tier, a Production plan at $770/year including a $21 monthly credit, a Growth plan at $9,350/year including a $255 monthly credit, and custom Enterprise pricing.

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NordPass: What is the refund policy for NordPass?

NordPass offers refunds within 14 calendar days of your initial purchase if you are unsatisfied with the service.

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Ory: How is usage metered?

Beyond the included credit, Ory charges per average daily active user (aDAU), per machine-to-machine token, and per permission check, with lower per-unit rates on the Growth plan.

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NordPass: Can I upgrade or downgrade between NordPass plans?

Yes, you can switch between Teams and Business plans at any time. The system charges the difference between the plans based on the number of users and the remaining duration.

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Ory: What payment methods are supported?

Ory accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex) and bank transfer, processed via Stripe.

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NordPass: Why do different NordPass plans cost different amounts?

NordPass provides tiered pricing so customers only pay for the features they need, and can upgrade at any time as their needs change.

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