Which password manager
is right for you?
We built ZeroAuth for people who care about privacy, not just convenience. Here's how it compares to the alternatives on the features that actually matter.
Local-first
Your vault lives on your device. No cloud sync unless you choose it — no server-side copy of your secrets.
TOTP + passwords
The only manager that combines a full 2FA authenticator with a zero-knowledge password vault in one app.
PIN-derived keys
Your encryption key is derived from your PIN using PBKDF2 — it never exists anywhere except your device.
Feature matrix
| Feature | ZeroAuth← you are here | 1Password | Bitwarden | LastPass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encryption & Privacy | |||||
| Zero-knowledge architecture | |||||
| AES-256-GCM encryption | |||||
| Local-first vault (no cloud required) | |||||
| PIN-based key derivation (PBKDF2) | |||||
| Transparent encryption spec | |||||
| No telemetry / analytics | |||||
| Core Features | |||||
| TOTP / 2FA authenticator built-in | |||||
| Password vault | |||||
| Password generator | |||||
| Username generator | |||||
| Biometric unlock (Face ID / Fingerprint) | |||||
| Autofill on mobile | |||||
| Security Features | |||||
| Dark web / breach monitoring | |||||
| Travel Mode (vault removal) | |||||
| Secure credential sharing | |||||
| QR-based encrypted transfer | |||||
| Encrypted backup / export | |||||
| Pricing | |||||
| Free tier available | |||||
| No vendor lock-in (export always free) | |||||
| Self-host option | |||||
Legend:
Supported Not supported Partial supportBased on publicly available documentation · Reviewed May 2026
Our philosophy
Why ZeroAuth
is different
Most password managers were built for convenience and bolted on security later. ZeroAuth was designed from day one around a single principle: if we can't read it, no one else can either.
We're the only manager that combines a full TOTP authenticator, a zero-knowledge password vault, QR-encrypted transfer, travel mode, and local-first storage — all in one app, with no subscription required for core features.
We can't read your vault
Zero-knowledge by architecture, not promise
No subscription for security
Core security features are always free
Open encryption spec
Anyone can audit how your data is protected
Security that doesn't ask
you to trust us.
We've made it technically impossible for us to read your vault. That's not a policy — it's the architecture.