# roboform

Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/roboform/
Last updated: 2026-06-19
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## Overview

RoboForm is one of the longest-running [password managers](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/), launched in 1999 by Siber Systems. It built its reputation on strong form-filling and offers consumer and small-business plans, retaining a loyal base of long-time users.

## What it is good at

Form-filling remains a genuine strength, handling complex web forms more reliably than many newer tools. It is affordable, stable, and well-established, with cross-platform clients and a small-business tier that adds shared folders and basic admin. For individuals who value autofill accuracy and a low price, it does the core job well. It also includes secure sharing, emergency access, and a bookmark and identity store that long-time users rely on. Migration importers from browsers and other managers are thorough, easing the switch for first-time users.

## Where it falls short

The UX and overall feature set feel dated next to modern, passkey-first managers, and enterprise governance, SSO, and provisioning are limited. It is closed-source and cloud-based, and it lacks the security dashboards and modern collaboration features that competitors now treat as standard. Mobile and browser-extension experiences, while functional, lag the fluid autofill of newer rivals, and the brand carries less mindshare with younger buyers than it once did.

## Pricing

Low-cost consumer and small-business subscriptions. Compare against alternatives with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/).

## Best for, and who should look elsewhere

Choose RoboForm for affordable, form-filling-focused personal or very small-team use. For modern design and passkeys see [NordPass](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/nordpass/) or [Dashlane](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/dashlane/); for open-source value see [Bitwarden](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/password-management/bitwarden/).

## Bottom line

A budget, form-filling-focused manager for individuals and small teams that do not need modern enterprise features.