Best password managers for small business — shared vaults without the enterprise price
A password manager is the single highest-value security purchase for most small teams. This page compares the options on the things that actually matter for a business: shared vaults, per-user access, admin recovery and price per seat.
What we compare
- Shared vaults with per-user accounts, not one shared master password
- Admin recovery and off-boarding when someone leaves
- Two-factor and passkey support
- Audit log of who accessed what
- Per-seat price at your real team size
Shortlist at a glance
A team vault with granular sharing and an admin console A cheaper open-source option you can self-host A bundled option if you already pay for a security suite
Frequently asked
Do we need the business tier?
Only if you must share credentials between people or remove access when someone leaves. Solo use is covered by most personal plans.
Is self-hosting cheaper?
The licence may be, but count the ops time. Managed is usually the cheaper total for a small team.
What about browser password stores?
Fine for individuals, poor for teams because sharing and off-boarding are weak.
How we cover this category
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