Technology · head to head
WebStorm vs Dashlane
Dashlane
Technology
Password management made easy for businesses
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- $4.99/month
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: WebStorm jetBrains WebStorm is sold as an annual subscription rather than a one-time purchase: commercial price is $199 per year (USD), and personal price starts at $299 in year one, dropping to $239 in year two and $179 from year three onward with continuous renewal.; Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- They diverge on capability: WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, Dashlane covers Password manager.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which WebStorm and Dashlane actually diverge.
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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 WebStorm
- Smart JavaScript editor
- TypeScript support
- Node.js development
- Modern framework support
- Built-in debugger
- Unit testing
- Version control
- Live templates
Only in Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Password generator
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
WebStorm
- Web application developmentnot Dashlane
- React/Angular/Vue developmentnot Dashlane
- Node.js backend developmentnot Dashlane
- TypeScript projectsnot Dashlane
- Frontend testingnot Dashlane
Dashlane
- Password managementnot WebStorm
- Identity protectionnot WebStorm
- Secure credential sharingnot WebStorm
- Compliance requirementsnot WebStorm
- VPN protectionnot WebStorm
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
WebStorm
- JetBrains WebStorm is sold as an annual subscription rather than a one-time purchase: commercial price is $199 per year (USD), and personal price starts at $299 in year one, dropping to $239 in year two and $179 from year three onward with continuous renewal.
- If the subscription lapses, use of new versions stops; JetBrains grants a fallback license only for the last version used while the subscription was active, per its published buy page.
Dashlane
- Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
- No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
- Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
- Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication
Pricing, plan by plan
WebStorm
$12.9/month- Individual$12.9/month
- Intelligent JavaScript & TypeScript editor
- Debugging and testing
- VCS integration
- Organizations$25.9/month
- All Individual features
- Commercial use license
- Centralized license management
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
Which should you pick?
Choose WebStorm if
- You need smart javascript editor.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want typescript support.
Choose Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
Questions people ask
- Is WebStorm or Dashlane better?
- Neither clearly leads. WebStorm starts at $12.9/month and Dashlane at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, WebStorm or Dashlane?
- WebStorm starts at $12.9/month and Dashlane at $4.99/month.
- Does WebStorm or Dashlane run on more platforms?
- WebStorm runs on Windows, Macos, Linux. Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- What is WebStorm best used for?
- WebStorm is most often used for web application development, react/angular/vue development, node.js backend development, typescript projects. Of those, web application development and react/angular/vue development are not what Dashlane is typically brought in for.
- What can WebStorm do that Dashlane cannot?
- WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, TypeScript support, Node.js development, Modern framework support. Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.
SourceDashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?
Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.
SourceDashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?
Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.
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