Updated Oct 2026

Keeper Security Review

4.0 / 5Best For: Enterprise and security professionals
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The short version

Enterprise-grade password manager with advanced security features, plus secure file storage and comprehensive breach monitoring.

What we liked

  • FedRAMP High, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and FIPS 140-3 audits all in place.
  • Admin Console supports SAML SSO, SCIM 2.0 and just-in-time provisioning.
  • Role-based policies, MFA enforcement and full audit logging map to NIST and HIPAA.
  • Offline mode keeps an encrypted local copy of the vault for use without internet.

Could be better

  • BreachWatch dark-web monitoring is sold as a paid add-on to subscriptions.
  • Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly flag aggressive auto-renewal practices.
  • The 2017 Project Zero flaw and lawsuit against Ars Technica still affect community trust.
  • Family plan at $84.99 a year sits well above 1Password and Bitwarden equivalents.

Overview

Keeper Security leans hardest on its audit record, so the case for it largely depends on that. The platform holds FedRAMP High Authorization (December 2025) on top of long-standing FedRAMP Moderate, SOC 2 Type II for more than a decade, SOC 3, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018, plus FIPS 140-3 validation. That is an unusually deep set of certifications for a password manager.

It explains why Keeper turns up so often on federal, healthcare and finance procurement shortlists, where the buyer has to back up its controls with evidence. The admin model is built for the same buyers. The Admin Console supports SAML SSO with any identity provider, SCIM 2.0 provisioning, Active Directory integration and Just-In-Time user creation with automatic role and node assignment.

Role-based access control is granular, with MFA enforcement and export restrictions configurable per role. The audit log can be aligned with NIST 800-53, HIPAA and SOC 2 reporting needs. G2's 4.6 out of 5 score across roughly 960 reviews reflects that the controls work in practice as well as on the data sheet.

Tom's Guide highlights the offline mode, which stores an encrypted local copy of the vault so the product stays usable without network access. The trade-offs are mostly commercial. BreachWatch, Keeper's dark-web monitoring feature, is a paid add-on at $26.99 a year for personal accounts and $53.99 for family.

RoboForm and several others include breach scanning in the base subscription. The Family plan at $84.99 a year is also steep against 1Password Families at $60 and Bitwarden Families at $40 for six users. How-To Geek notes that no clear feature in the bundle justifies the gap.

Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly flag auto-renewal charges arriving up to three weeks before the renewal date with no obvious in-app toggle. That sort of detail wears down goodwill quickly. An older episode still comes up in community discussion.

In 2017 Tavis Ormandy at Google Project Zero disclosed a browser-extension flaw. Keeper sued Ars Technica over its coverage, then later dropped the case and launched a Bugcrowd disclosure program. The technical issue was fixed, but Keeper's response to the security press damaged trust in some communities.

The company is still working through that. In our view, Keeper is built for buyers who need an auditable platform with strong administrative controls and are willing to pay for it. Individuals and families shopping on price, or those who want breach monitoring included by default, will find the bundle harder to justify.

Security & Privacy

Password Encryption

Encryption standard for stored passwords

AES-256
Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Provider cannot access your master password

Available
Two-Factor Authentication

Support for 2FA/MFA security

Available
Biometric Login

Support for fingerprint and face recognition

Available
Security Audits

Regular third-party security audits

Available
Dark Web Monitoring

Monitors for compromised passwords

Not Available
Security Breach Alerts

Notifications when accounts are compromised

Not Available

Core Functionality

File Attachments

Store encrypted files and documents

Not Available
Password Generator

Built-in strong password generator

Available
Secure Sharing

Ability to securely share passwords with others

Available
Emergency Access

Grant emergency access to trusted contacts

Available
Password Audit

Checks for weak or reused passwords

Available
Secure Notes

Store encrypted notes and documents

Available
Form Autofill

Auto-fills credit cards and personal info

Available
Password Sharing Permissions

Granular control over shared items

Available
Offline Access

Access passwords without internet

Available
Travel Mode

Temporarily remove sensitive data

Not Available
Open Source Apps

Are apps open source?

Not Available

Platform Compatibility

Cross-Platform Sync

Syncs passwords across all devices

Available
Browser Extensions

Supported web browsers

Chrome,Firefox,Safari,Edge,Brave

Business Model

Customer Support

Available support channels

Email,Live Chat,Phone,Knowledge Base
Free Tier Available

Offers a free tier with basic features

Available

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