What is NordPass Business?
NordPass Business is a team password manager developed by Nord Security — the same company behind NordVPN. It uses XChaCha20 encryption (more modern than the AES-256 used by most competitors), a zero-knowledge architecture where Nord cannot access your vault, and includes passkey storage and TOTP support. In our testing with teams of 5–30 people, onboarding new members took under 3 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- XChaCha20 encryption — more modern than AES-256
- Zero-knowledge architecture — Nord cannot read your vaults
- Passkey storage and autofill — future-proofs your login setup
- Best price in its class at $1.79/user/month
Cons
- Fewer advanced admin controls than 1Password
- No Travel Mode for border crossings
- Shared vault permissions less granular than enterprise tools
Best for
- SMBs of 5–30 people wanting the best value password manager
- Teams prioritising ease of onboarding for non-technical staff
- Businesses that want passkey support alongside traditional passwords
Our verdict
NordPass Business is our top password manager pick for most SMBs. It delivers 90% of what 1Password offers at 22% of the price, the XChaCha20 encryption is genuinely state-of-the-art, and the onboarding experience is the smoothest we've tested. Unless you specifically need 1Password's advanced admin controls or Travel Mode, NordPass is the better choice on value.