<p>Enterprise password managers are must-have tools for organizations of all shapes and sizes. While consumer-based password managers are good for users’ personal lives, enterprise security and desktop administrators require more comprehensive password managers that offer greater security, control and visibility across the entire organization.</p>
<p>Let’s examine the key features to evaluate in enterprise password managers and look at five leading product options.</p>
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<h2 class=”section-title”><i class=”icon” data-icon=”1″></i>What to look for in an enterprise password manager</h2>
<p>While both consumer and enterprise password managers securely store user passwords, offer encryption and support <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/multifactor-authentication-MFA”>MFA</a>, enterprise password managers also offer stronger security features for controlling access to enterprise systems, enforcing policies and mitigating <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/answer/What-are-some-of-the-top-identity-and-access-management-risks”>credential-based risks</a>.</p>
<p>When evaluating enterprise password managers, consider the following features:</p>
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<li>Secure storage and retrieval of passwords.</li>
<li><a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/How-to-create-a-company-password-policy-with-template”>Enterprise password policy</a> enforcement, such as <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tip/Top-5-password-hygiene-tips-and-best-practices”>password length and strength</a> requirements, and generation of new passwords that meet those guidelines.</li>
<li>Password synchronization across each user’s devices and applications.</li>
<li>Secure password sharing, for those cases where password sharing is permitted.</li>
<li>Notification when a password has likely been compromised.</li>
<li>Centralized administration and reporting.</li>
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<h2 class=”section-title”><i class=”icon” data-icon=”1″></i>Leading enterprise password managers</h2>
<p>Let’s look at some popular enterprise password managers. The following tools were selected based on market research. Each has sizable customer bases, is under active development and has numerous publicly available user reviews contributed by verified purchasers. This list is organized alphabetically.</p>
<p>A word of caution before we continue: Enterprise password manager vendors are inconsistent in their labeling of “enterprise” password managers versus “business” password managers. NordPass, for example, offers a Business version and a more fully functional Enterprise version built on the framework of the Business version. On the other hand, 1Password’s Business and Enterprise Password Manager offerings are completely different. The Enterprise version is part of a larger Extended Access Management suite and the Business version is more consistent with what other enterprise password managers offer.</p>
<p>This article chooses the appropriate tier — Business, Enterprise, etc. — for each product based on functionality, not the tier’s name.</p>
<h3>1Password Business</h3>
<p><a target=”_blank” href=”https://1password.com/resources/enterprise-credentials-management-datasheet” rel=”noopener”>1Password Business</a> integrates with several major identity and access management (<a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/identity-access-management-IAM-system”>IAM</a>) platforms, including Duo, Entra ID, Okta and OneLogin, as well as with a variety of developer tools, enabling capabilities such as signing SSH keys and <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/tutorial/Pick-up-basic-Git-commands-with-a-hands-on-tutorial”>Git commits</a>.</p>
<p>Pros</p>
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<li>UI ease of use, especially its autofill capabilities.</li>
<li>Integration with mobile apps, particularly on iOS devices.</li>
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<p>Cons</p>
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<li>Reauthentication required too frequently — e.g., every few hours.</li>
<li>Initial setup and configuration can be more challenging than expected.</li>
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<p>Pricing</p>
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<li>$7.99 per user per month, paid annually.</li>
<li>14-day free tr
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