Tracked question
“what is the best password manager tool in 2026”
We put this exact question to AI engines 4 times since 2026-07-27 and recorded every brand named — and where in the answer.
Each engine’s first pick
The engines disagree here — worth knowing before you trust any single one.
Every brand named
| # | Brand | Times named | Avg position | Best | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1Password | 3 | 1.3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Bitwarden | 3 | 2.7 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Dashlane | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | LastPass | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | NordPass | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | Proton Pass | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Apple/Google | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | Compatibility | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →