storage-p vs Dashlane: zero-knowledge & self-hosted
Both storage-p and Dashlane keep secrets safe, but they take different routes. storage-p is a self-hosted, zero-knowledge vault you operate yourself; Dashlane is a managed cloud service. Here is a factual side-by-side.
At a glance
- Hosting: storage-p runs self-hosted on your own server; Dashlane is a managed cloud service.
- Encryption: storage-p is zero-knowledge — your key is derived in the browser with Argon2id and the server only ever stores XChaCha20-Poly1305 ciphertext.
- Beyond passwords: storage-p also stores SSH/TLS keys, API keys and TOTP, and generates Ed25519 SSH keys and self-signed certificates client-side.
- Integrations: storage-p issues scoped API tokens whose every read can require your in-app or Telegram confirmation.
- Dashlane does not offer a self-hosted server, so your data lives with the vendor; storage-p you run and own end to end.
Where storage-p stands out
The server never sees your master password or plaintext — encryption, decryption, key generation and the security audit all run on your device. You can store and generate SSH/TLS material, share via burn-after-read links or end-to-end sealed-box, and grant integrations narrow, auditable access instead of all-or-nothing exports.
When Dashlane may fit better
If you want a fully managed service with vendor support and the most polished browser and mobile autofill, Dashlane may suit you better — you trade self-custody for convenience.
Switching from Dashlane
Moving is straightforward: Dashlane can export your entries to a CSV file, which storage-p imports as a generic CSV. See the step-by-step migration guide linked below.