Lifehacker's 10 best password managers

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Convenient programs for different platforms with which your data will be safe.

Passwords should be complex and different. But to follow this rule, you need to use a password manager. All data for authorization on various services will be stored in it. This will allow you to generate any complex keys you like. Lifehacker has collected the top password vaults that will help protect your accounts.

1. LastPass

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

When installed on a computer, you are prompted to add an extension for storing passwords in the browser. For smartphones and tablets, there are clients in the app stores.

Data is encrypted and decrypted at the device level. Even LastPass itself does not have access to the master password and decryption keys. You can share passwords with colleagues and loved ones, choosing whether they see the code or just get access to the service for a certain period of time. LastPass will automatically authorize the user on sites with saved passwords.

2. Dashlane

Platforms: Web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

After installation, Dashlane will check the database and if it detects weak, duplicate or damaged passwords, it will offer to replace them. If the site you are using is hacked, the manager will warn you about it. In addition, Dashlane can store bank card and account information, as well as receipts for purchases in online stores.

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3.1Password

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

Can work offline and synchronize storage via network folders, Wi-Fi or "clouds" (Dropbox and iCloud). You can configure access for other users or specify trusted contacts.

The manager works on Windows and macOS. Has extensions for popular browsers: Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari. Mobile applications are available after purchasing a license. However, they do have a trial period of 30 days.

1Password - AgileBits password manager

4. RoboForm

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux.

Roboform will not only save passwords, but also protect you from phishing attacks. The app remembers what the correct service link looks like. And warns of the danger when entering data for authorization or payment. RoboForm is free to install on mobile devices. But synchronization with a computer is possible only after paying for a subscription.

Password Manager RoboForm Siber Systems Inc

RoboForm for Windows Phone / RT Siber Systems Inc

5. KeePass

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux.

Free open source password manager. Despite its outdated appearance, it offers a high level of security. The application has a portable version that can be downloaded from a USB flash drive without installing on a computer.

KeePass has no sync. You can transfer the database to a flash drive or use cloud storage to access passwords on different devices. If you store the portable version of the application and the database in the "cloud", then no other synchronization is needed.

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6. Sticky Password

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

Manager from the AVG antivirus developers who can capture data even from old forms and manage application passwords. Supports direct sync over Wi-Fi. Does not provide access to passwords online, which increases the level of security.

Sticky Password Manager & Safe Lamantine Software a.s.

Password Manager Sticky Password Lamantine Software a.s.

7.oneSafe

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

This app has a little more functionality than other password managers. OneSafe offers to close access to files on the computer and make backups to removable media. The Decoy Safe function will help create fake accounts so that even if the application is hacked, attackers do not receive the correct data.

oneSafe + password manager Lunabee Pte. Ltd.

oneSafe | password manager Lunabee Studio

oneSafe Lunabee Pte Ltd

8. SafeInCloud

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

The manager stores passwords in the cloud, offering synchronization between Windows, Mac, Android and iOS via Yandex. Disk, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. A generator is built into the application to create secure passwords. There is integration with all popular browsers and the function of autocomplete fields, which avoids the need to copy passwords from the manager.

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SafeInCloud Password Manager Website

9. Splikity

Platforms: Android, iOS, Web.

It performs well its functions, but does not offer anything new. Works on computer and mobile devices. Supports integration with popular browsers and automatic syncing. Competitive advantages include a simple interface that makes Splikity a good choice for those who have not used password managers before.

Splikity | Password Solution Clarcore LLC

Splikity | Simple and Secure Clarcore LLC

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10. Enpass

Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows.

Enpass offers two options for storing data: locally on a computer and remotely in the cloud. By default, passwords are stored locally. But when you turn on sync, data is transferred encrypted through Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and other storages.

In conjunction with Enpass, a password generator is supplied, in which you can independently select the parameters for generating the code (length and use of certain characters). The generator is built into the window for adding passwords, which allows you to quickly create complex keys for different accounts.

Enpass password manager Enpass Technologies Inc

Enpass Password Manager Enpass Technologies Private Limited

What to choose: local or cloud storage

Password managers can store data locally on a computer or remotely in the cloud. The advantages of cloud storage and synchronization are obvious: passwords are available on all devices on which the manager is installed. The risk is that if the cloud service is compromised, the passwords will end up in the hands of attackers.

It is necessary to decide which is more important: maximum protection against data loss or ease of use.

Local storage is safer, but not syncing across devices can be a nuisance. For example, you will save your account password on your computer, and when you try to log in from your phone, you will not be able to remember the key.

The very fact of finding all the keys in one place also causes mistrust in password managers. But for most users, the security benefits of complex passwords outweigh this disadvantage.