Promotional password managers with cloud sync. Password managers (comparative review). Protection for all passwords

Over the past year, 4.2 billion passwords have been stolen. This outrageous figure should worry anyone who deals with the Internet. The US Federal Trade Commission has analyzed what happens to the stolen credentials. After stolen logins to Facebook, Google, Netflix and online banking are posted on a hacker forum, on average it takes only nine minutes before the first attempt to enter your account. Since two out of three users use the same password for multiple services, a stolen key opens many doors at once.

The above number also demonstrates that now passwords can be stolen not only from individual users who fall for the bait of a phishing message. Hackers have set their sights on large services, which promises them gigantic profits. Large IT concerns such as Yahoo! and Uber.

Strong password generation

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has made adjustments to the rules for creating secure codes. Several innovations:
Length: The strength depends on the length of the password. The longer it is, the better.
No logic A meaningless jumble of letters is more reliable than you might think. But the password shouldn't be a digital hash.
Uniqueness: Use the password only once.
Examination: With the Pwned Passwords online service, you can find out if your passwords are being used by someone else or have been made public.
Change if necessary: If user data is stolen from the servers of any service of which you are a client, change your password.

More recently, studies have averaged 20-30 password-protected accounts per user. Recent data suggests a much higher number. A password manager used for corporate purposes stores an average of 191 passwords for business customers. But even those with only ten accounts have little to no adherence to the basic rule of security: a password cannot be used more than once.

Protection for all passwords

This is precisely the problem that the ten password managers we tested help to solve, acting as a safe for secure passwords and working on Android, iOS and Windows. They store all passwords centrally in one place. These safe protection products use powerful AES encryption with a virtually unbreakable 256-bit key length. Such a database can only be unlocked with the correct master password. Thus, the user does not need to remember the password for each of his accounts, but only the master password that opens the safe with all other codes.

At the same time, the products we tested work according to two different principles: eight managers, including the top three LastPass, 1Password and Dashlane, are online services. The encrypted password database is stored in the service provider's computer centers.

For the user, this is the most convenient solution, since passwords are used not only on a desktop computer, but also on smartphones and tablets. In this case, to start synchronization, you just need to enter your login and master password. All codes will be at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. However, such services require you to trust the provider and make sure that he really does not have access to the master password and there is no way to access the database in any other way.

The second principle of operation chosen by the developers of such a popular open source program as KeePass, as well as by Steganos for its password manager, is to store the password database locally.

We recommend starting with storage on your PC and only then pulling up mobile devices. Both local solutions have the advantage of keeping the user in full control of the vault. For this reason, we awarded KeePass the highest score in the Security category. This method is less convenient, since you yourself will have to think about how to get passwords from your smartphone. However, KeePass is the only program that can interact with various applications that read this database format.

For example, in testing, we chose KeePass2Android (Android) and MiniKeePass (iOS). All other password managers already come bundled with suitable applications.

Dual Master Password Protection

The security of the password manager is based on the master password (see box on the right). Therefore, it is not clear to us why half of the participants in our testing accept even such elementary codes as "1234abcd".

Only 1Password, Dashlane, and well-known antivirus vendors such as F-Secure, Kaspersky, and Avira require more complex master passwords. It is equally important to protect your safe by other means - in this respect, the tools from antivirus experts are frankly hacky.

Choosing a master password

Using suggestions. A funny line from a Netflix series or your grandmother's proverb makes a great base for your password. You can also refer to your hobby. The phrase "I love read Chip magazine" might be a good idea.

Use of uppercase and lowercase letters. Correct spelling -
rather a disadvantage for a password. ILovereadChipMagazine looks better from a security standpoint.

Embedding special characters. You can also add a couple of special characters: "ILove/readChipMagazine2018$".

Double Authentication. Be sure to enable two-factor authentication to further secure access to the password manager.

It is integrated into all good dispatchers, that is, in addition to the master password for accessing the storage, you must enter the second factor. In this case, you can be sure that even if the master password along with the database falls into the wrong hands, access to it will still be closed.

Regardless of this, the overall safety of dispatchers is at a high level. The top performers in our test, LastPass, Dashlane, and Keeper Security, impress with their well-implemented password strength checks, duplicate calculation, and even backup options. All products not only save credentials, but also create secure passwords - each of them has its own generator integrated.

However, in practice, their technologies differ: LastPass, KeePass and Avira Password Manager do the best job. Their generators are impossible to miss, and besides, they visually display the length of the password. The mobile solution from Kaspersky is not so convenient: there is no generator in mobile applications, so strong passwords can only be created in the desktop version.

Credentials for applications and web services

In terms of ease of management, web services lead, and it's not just about simplified synchronization. In particular, 1Password, LastPass, and Dashlane demonstrate how to build apps the right way and keep up with the latest technology. For example, all three providers were very quick to adapt their apps to the Face ID scanner on the iPhone X. On top of that, biometric unlocking is much more convenient than entering long master passwords.

All password managers offer auto-filling of credentials in the browser to login to the site. For Windows programs and applications on smartphones and tablets, this method does not work. Here it will be easiest to copy and paste the data into the appropriate fields. Android, unlike iOS, makes this easy. For Apple's system, application developers need to integrate specific features to work with password managers. At any rate, for our leaders - LastPass, 1Password, and Dashlane - there is a long list of supported apps that do without the clipboard.

All solutions have a search feature to quickly discover data. However, only 1Password, KeePass and Steganos allow the integration of multiple databases, thanks to which the user can, for example, separate personal and work accounts. The "Favorites" function is also very useful for displaying frequently used passwords - the data marked in this way is always at the top of the list.

Login to Windows without a password

Password managers store all credentials. The situation with logging into Windows is more complicated because you don't have access to the safe yet. Microsoft has integrated the Windows Hello function into the top ten, thanks to which user authentication can be carried out by scanning a fingerprint, face recognition or iris recognition. Devices such as , already have the technical means, since a conventional webcam is not enough.

Better than browser storage

All participants in our test integrate into Chrome and Firefox browsers, but only four test participants can cope with Microsoft Edge: LastPass, 1Password, Keeper Security and True Key. Speaking of browsers, their built-in managers are just a repository that lacks important additional features, such as a password generator. We advise you to turn to special tools in order not to lose peace and sleep because of the horrifying news about millions of stolen credentials.

To determine the best password manager, we will traditionally rely on the opinions of users of the Android app store, Google Play. This is the simplest and most objective criterion. As Gagarin said, let's go!

Important! We took only free applications.

1. KeePassDroid - 4.6

Traditionally for this kind of applications, you can create groups here, put your notes, even add password files and the like.

It is also important that there is a function to generate complex passwords. Thanks to KeePassDroid, you won't need to come up with a strong password - just generate it in the program. If you wish, you can change a couple of characters to make it even more reliable.

There is also a function to fill in the login and password fields on certain sites and programs. All in all, a very high quality app!

2. LastPass Password Manager - 4.6

Another very secure storage that can generate passwords.

The interface of LastPass Password Manager is simpler and more friendly than KeePassDroid. There are also some unique features here, such as a native browser.

Using the program is very simple - first the user enters one password for the application, and it, in turn, puts them wherever it can according to the data entered by the user. The vault can contain not just passwords, but full-fledged accounts.

3. Enpass password manager - 4.6

Enpass password manager is a whole little ecosystem. There are programs for Mac, Windows and Linux. All of them have the same account, which is very convenient.

There are no fees, but there is an automatic filling of password fields in browsers and other applications.

It is important that fingerprints are supported here. This is the most reliable way to protect yourself from unauthorized access.

It is also possible to back up all the information that is in the Enpass password manager. Great program!

4. PasswordSafe and manager - 4.6

The main feature of this password vault is the use of Advanced Encryption (AES) 256bit encoding. Thanks to this, a high degree of reliability of storing all your information is ensured.

It is also important that PasswordSafe does not provide Internet access at all. Accordingly, it can be hacked (theoretically) only from your smartphone or tablet. It is impossible to get unauthorized access remotely. And the use of the application is traditional - one password for the program, and she herself will enter all the other logins and passwords.

Rice. No. 4. PasswordSafe and Manager

5. Dashlane Password Manager - 4.6

About this application, we can say that it is very fast. If, when using other managers, logging into accounts can be slightly slowed down due to the operation of the program, then here everything happens much faster.

There is a separate service for electronic payments, which is very important, because the transfer of money on the Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives.

There is also a function to generate passwords. True, there is a significant drawback for many - Dashlane Password Manager is not translated into Russian. There are only English, Spanish and French versions. However, the interface is quite simple and everyone can easily understand it.

6. Bitwarden - Password Manager - 4.7

A very beautiful and multifunctional application that allows you to conveniently store all passwords in one place. It has a separate extension that integrates into Chrome and other programs.

To encrypt user data, the AES-256 and PBKDF2 SHA-256 algorithms are used here. Today they are considered more than reliable. At the same time, Bitwarden is open source. However, no one can hack it to gain access to users' information.

Bitwarden is considered one of the most trusted apps in this category.

Rice. No. 6. Bitwarden - Password Manager

7. Password Manager - SmartWho Keeper - 4.7

Another really beautiful and multifunctional program that allows you to store all passwords in one place and set them to be automatically entered into the appropriate fields.

One common password for the program is also used, which you still need to remember and not lose.

SmartWho Keeper uses AES 256 encryption. It is noteworthy that there are separate categories and, accordingly, features for storing certain types of data, for example, a passport, files, banking information, an insurance number, and so on. There are separate templates for all this.

Rice. No. 7. Password Manager - SmartWho Keeper

8. Keepass2Android - 4.7

A very popular program, perhaps the most popular in this TOP. But her assessment does not allow Keepass2Android to be ranked first.

This application even has its own file format - kdbx. The user can write all his data to such files, and then store them in some separate place or on a medium (flash drive, disk, cloud, and so on).

With kdbx, you can import and export data from one device to another. Keepass2Android has access to cloud storage.

There is also Keepass2Android Offline, which works without an internet connection. If this option suits you better, and it is, of course, more reliable, use it.

9. Password Saver - Store passwords simply and securely - 4.7

It's more of a "toy" app. Of course, it performs all the declared functions and is extremely convenient to use, but its interface looks somewhat cartoonish, childish. It seems that the development was carried out by novice developers who did not involve designers in the work. But this is a subjective opinion. In any case, all passwords are stored in a very secure place.

For encryption, the AES algorithm is also used, fingerprints are supported, there is a password generator and a backup function. The latter can be saved in cloud storage.

Rice. No. 9. Password Saver - Store passwords simply and securely

The only program on the list that has a rating of 5. And this five is very solid!

Yes, the application appeared quite recently and some will rightly note that it needs to be checked at a distance, that is, wait a while. But PasswordKeeper has such functions and features that make you think that in a year the rating will not become much lower.

For example, you can generate a password with a length of 100 characters. It is simply impossible to pick up such a combination - the chances of guessing or picking up such a combination are too low.

Fingerprint is also supported and AES 256 encryption is used. After closing the program, the RAM is cleared so that even if an attacker picks up your device, he could not get data from PasswordKeeper.

The average user spends a lot of time entering logins and passwords and filling out all sorts of web forms. In order not to get confused in dozens and hundreds of passwords and save time on authorizations and entering personal information on different sites, it is convenient to use a password manager. When working with such programs, you will have to remember one master password, and all the rest will be under reliable cryptographic protection and always at hand.

The best password managers

KeePass Password Safe

Undoubtedly the best utility to date

The KeePass manager consistently ranks at the top of the rankings. Encryption is performed by the traditional AES-256 algorithm for such programs, however, it is easy to strengthen cryptoprotection with a multi-pass key conversion. Hacking KeePass using the brute-force method is almost impossible. Considering the extraordinary capabilities of the utility, it is not surprising that it has many followers: a number of programs use KeePass databases and code fragments, some copy the functionality.

Help: KeePass ver. 1.x works only under OS of the Windows family. Ver 2.x - multi-platform, works through the .NET Framework with Windows, Linux, MacOS X. Password databases are not backwards compatible, but it is possible to export / import.

encryption algorithm: AES-256;
multi-pass key encryption function (additional protection against brute-force);
access by master password;
open source (GPL 2.0);
platforms: Windows, Linux, MacOS X, portable;
database synchronization (local media, including flash drives, Dropbox and others).

There are KeePass clients for many other platforms: iOS, Blackberry, WM Classic, J2ME, Android, Windows Phone 7 (for a complete list, see the KeePass website).

A number of third-party programs use KeePass password databases (for example, KeePass X under Linux and MacOS X). KyPass (iOS) can work with KeePass databases directly via the cloud (Dropbox).

Disadvantages:

There is no backward compatibility of bases of versions 2.x with 1.x (however, it is possible to import/export from one version to another).

Cost: free

Official site: keepass.info

RoboForm

A very serious tool, moreover, free for individuals

Web form filler and password manager. Despite the fact that the password storage function is secondary, the utility is considered one of the best password managers. It has been developed since 1999 by the private company Siber Systems (USA). There is a paid version, but additional features are available for free (Freemium license) for individuals.

Key Features, Benefits:

access by master password;
encryption by the client module (without the participation of the server);
cryptographic algorithms: AES-256 + PBKDF2, DES/3-DES, RC6, Blowfish;
synchronization via the "cloud";
automatic filling of electronic forms;
integration with all popular browsers: IE, Opera, Firefox, Chrome/Chromium, Safari, SeaMonkey, Flock;
the ability to run from a "flash drive";
backup;
data can be stored online in secure RoboForm Online storage;
supported platforms: Windows, iOS, MacOS, Linux, Android.

Cost: Free (under Freemium license)

Official site: roboform.com/ru

eWallet

eWallet is very convenient for users of online banking services, but the application is paid

The first paid manager of passwords and other confidential information from our rating. There are desktop versions for Mac and Windows, as well as clients for a number of mobile platforms (for Android - in development, current version: view only). Despite some shortcomings, it copes with the password storage function perfectly. Convenient for payments via the Internet and other online banking operations.

Key information, benefits:

developer: Ilium Software;
encryption: AES-256;
optimization for online banking;
supported platforms: Windows, MacOS, a number of mobile platforms (iOS, BlackBerry and others).

Disadvantages:

data storage in the "cloud" is not provided, only on local media;
synchronization between two PCs only manually*.

*Sync Mac OS X -> iOS via WiFi and iTunes; Win -> WM Classic: via ActiveSync; Win -> BlackBerry: via BlackBerry Desktop.

Cost: platform dependent (Windows and MacOS: starting at $9.99)

Official site: iliumsoft.com/ewallet

LastPass

Compared to competing applications, it is quite large in size

As in most other managers, access is carried out using a master password. Despite the advanced functionality, the program is free, although there is also a paid premium version. Convenient storage of passwords and form data, use of cloud technologies, works with PC and mobile devices (with the latter - through a browser).

developer: Joseph Siegrist, LastPass company;
cryptography: AES-256;
plugins for major browsers (IE, Safari, Maxthon, Firefox, Chrome/Chromium, Microsoft Edge) and java-script bookmarklet for other browsers;
mobile access via browser;
the possibility of maintaining a digital archive;
convenient synchronization between devices and browsers;
quick access to passwords and other account data;
flexible settings of functionality and graphical interface;
use of the "cloud" (LastPass storage);
sharing access to the database of passwords and Internet forms data.

Disadvantages:

not the smallest size compared to competing software (about 16 MB);
potential privacy risk when stored in the cloud.

Cost: Free, premium version available (from $2/month) and business version

Official site: lastpass.com/ru

1Password

The most expensive app in the review

One of the best, but quite expensive password and other confidential information manager for Mac, Windows PC and mobile devices. Data can be stored in the cloud and locally. Virtual storage is protected by a master password, like most other password managers.

Key information and benefits:

developer: Agile Bits;
cryptography: PBKDF2, AES-256;
language: multilingual support;
supported platforms: MacOS (from Sierra), Windows (from Windows 7), cross-platform solution (browser plugins), iOS (from 11), Android (from 5.0);
sync: Dropbox (all versions of 1Password), WiFi (MacOS/iOS), iCloud (iOS).

Disadvantages:

not supported by Windows prior to Windows 7 (in this case, you should use a browser extension);
high price.

Cost: 30-day trial, paid version: starting at $39.99 (Windows) and starting at $59.99 (MacOS)

Dashlane

Not the most famous program in the Russian segment of the Network

Password manager + automatic filling of forms on websites + secure digital wallet. Not the most famous program of this class in Runet, but quite popular in the English-speaking segment of the network. All user data is automatically stored in a secure online storage. It works, like most similar programs, with a master password.

Key information and benefits:

developer: DashLane company;
encryption: AES-256;
supported platforms: MacOS, Windows, Android, iOS;
automatic authorization and filling out forms on web pages;
password generator + weak combinations detector;
the function of changing all passwords simultaneously in one click;
multilingual support;
it is possible to work with several accounts at the same time;
secure backup/restore/sync;
synchronization of an unlimited number of devices on different platforms;
two-level authentication.

Disadvantages:

Font rendering issues may occur on Lenovo Yoga Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro.

License: proprietary

Official website: dashlane.com/

scarabey

Password manager with the most simplified interface and the ability to run from a flash drive without installation

A compact password manager with a simple interface. Fills out web forms with login and password in one click. Allows you to enter data by simply dragging and dropping into any fields. Can work from a flash drive without installation.

Key information and benefits:

developer: Alnichas;
cryptography: AES-256;
supported platforms: Windows, browser integration;
support for multi-user mode of operation;
browser support: IE, Maxthon, Avant Browser, Netscape, Net Captor;
customizable password generator;
virtual keyboard support for protection against keyloggers;
no installation required when running from a flash drive;
minimized to tray with the ability to simultaneously disable automatic filling;
intuitive interface;
quick data view function;
automatic customized backup;
there is a Russian version (including Russian-language localization of the official website).

Disadvantages:

fewer opportunities than the leaders of the rating.

Cost: free + paid version from 695 rubles/1 license

Download from the official website: alnichas.info/download_en.html

Other programs

It is physically impossible to list all noteworthy password managers in one review. We talked about a few of the most popular, but many analogues are in no way inferior to them. If you do not like any of the described options, pay attention to the following programs:

Password Boss: The level of protection of this manager is comparable to the data protection of government and banking structures. Solid cryptographic protection is complemented by two-level authentication and authorization with SMS confirmation.
Sticky Password: A handy password keeper with biometric authentication (mobile only).
Personal Passworder: Russian-language utility with 448-bit BlowFish encryption.
True Key: A password manager from Intel with biometric facial authentication.

Please note that although all programs from the main list can be downloaded for free, you will have to pay extra for additional functionality of most of them.

If you actively use Internet banking, conduct confidential business correspondence, store important information in cloud storage - you need all this to be securely protected. Password managers will help you solve this problem.

How to store passwords for countless services and not go crazy?

As soon as you proved to your mother that using the same password when registering on various sites is not secure, the question arises, where to store all logins and passwords? And here password managers come to the rescue. These are special programs for safe storage of passwords and access codes. We offer to consider the rating of password managers, their disadvantages and advantages.

LastPass

LastPass can be used to store credit card numbers, bank accounts, passwords. Additionally, access to information of persons who have permission to do so is possible. The ability to control passwords of employees of organizations or members of the same family has been implemented. Software and hardware multi-factor authentication is supported. Easily manage your password database through a web interface on the LastPass website. Encryption is carried out according to the AES-256 algorithm.

The program provides simple and convenient cross-platform access to passwords from any browser. The application really works everywhere: Windows, Linux, Mac, a mobile version has been developed for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Blackberry.

pros

Security checks to find the strongest passwords
Search for unprotected objects on PC
Automatic synchronization

Minuses

Partially Russified interface
Mobile applications are implemented only on a paid basis
In general, the program is free, but you need to pay for additional features.

Price

free version on one device
from $ 2 per user per month allows you to synchronize work with all gadgets

Kaspersky Password Manager

A password manager capable of storing a variety of personal and digital information. In addition to passwords, it saves passport data, information about accounts and bank cards. Supports various platforms: Windows, Mac OS, Android and iOS, all data is synchronized.

Designed for individual use. Imports all passwords previously saved in browsers. The program has a convenient search engine.

pros

Automatic password strength check
Password generator
Autocomplete and autologin

Minuses

No corporate offers
No import from other password managers
Missing two-factor authentication

Price

free test mode on one device with the ability to store up to 15 passwords
from $14.99 per year, unlimited devices

Dashlane Password Manager

One of the leading password managers monitors and changes passwords in one click. After installation, the program finds security weaknesses, from time to time offers to change passwords for better data safety. When hacked sites are detected, it warns the user to change the password. The procedure for changing the password is within a couple of clicks. The program stores credit card numbers, bank accounts and even purchase receipts from online stores, details expenses.

The program has an emergency call function. Performs two-factor authentication. Allows you to change passwords on 160 of the most popular network resources (Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Lindekln, etc.). It is possible to open access to the password to another user.

pros

Ease of changing passwords
Security Threat Notice

Minuses

Inability to use the program for Apple products
Lack of Russian language in the interface
Autocorrection of some entered characters in passwords

Price

free plan for one device (includes 30 days of premium plan)
from $3.33 per month for one user for all devices

1Password

Convenient manager for working with passwords. Supported by various shells: iOS, Mac, Windows, Android. The system is supported by all major browsers. The form is automatically filled out. Syncs via wifi, icloud or even dropbox. The system monitors hacking attempts, monitors and reports the need to update the password.

You can categorize passwords. Implemented the ability to share a folder with passwords for a third party without worrying that an outsider will see all other passwords. The program has a mobile version. Encryption is carried out according to the AES-256 algorithm. Passwords are not stored in the cloud, but on the media. The clipboard is cleared at regular intervals.

pros

Simplicity and convenience of the interface
Lack of cloud storage
Complex password generator
Cross-platform

Minuses

High price
Lack of a Russian-language interface

Price

30 days of free use, and then - payment
from $2.99 per month per user

RoboForm

One of the oldest password managers. It differs from the rest in that it allows users to log into the system at once on several sites at the same time. Supported by all browsers.

Data storage is possible in the cloud or locally on one PC. In the second case, the ability to access the password manager from mobile devices or other computers is lost. The database is encrypted according to the AES-256 standard. When using cloud technology, synchronization with other devices is possible. Each entry has additional protection. A master password is required to retrieve all data. The portable version of the program can be stored on a flash drive.

pros

Password generator
Availability of backups
Filling long forms in one click

Minuses

No free version
Lots of small bugs

Price

free plan
from 895 rubles per month per user
there are discounts for paying for several months
there are family and business rates

KeePass

One of the first free password managers. Has an open source code. Compatible with almost all browsers and operating systems. Perfect for personal use. AES-256 encryption. Used to store and generate passwords. It has a number of ready-made plugins: for encryption, synchronization, generation of easy-to-remember passwords.

A multi-pass key conversion is used. This is a reliable resource for storing passwords. Syncs with Dropbox. All records are copied, categorized, search by records is possible.

pros

Reliability
Automatic data entry
Lock button

Minuses

Outdated and complicated interface
Lack of versatility

Price

KeePass is a free program

When choosing the best password manager, you can rely on the opinions of other people, or you can try everything yourself. Everyone decides this issue for himself. The main thing is not to forget about the protection of information and personal data. You can find a list of other password managers here.

If you are reading this magazine, you are probably aware of the basic rules of Internet safety and follow them. You come up with a separate password for each account and try to use the most complex combinations. I'm sure you've been working with some kind of password manager for a long time. But even this is not enough - after all, you most likely have a bunch of computers, browsers and mobile devices. And after each high-profile hack, you rush to change everything you can. How can you make your life a little easier?

A modern password manager is no longer just a program for storing encrypted passwords. Such a program requires support for mobile platforms, browser plugins, methods for securely synchronizing user data, and much more. The most advanced programs can, for example, warn the user that something has been hacked somewhere and that they need to change their password. In general, the space for the imagination of developers is huge, and it is not surprising that some of the managers presented in the review are successfully sold for tens of dollars.

The password database is encrypted with symmetric AES-256 and the master password is hashed with SHA-256. As a synchronization, they usually use either a good old flash drive, or one of the cloud services, such as Dropbox. Some mobile clients, by the way, can work with storage in Dropbox automatically.

There are a bunch of plugins and additional tools for KeePass: utilities for importing/exporting passwords from the database, browser plugins that allow you to automatically fill out login forms, and additional backup and synchronization tools. All this is collected on a separate page.

Unfortunately, such a zoo of customers also has disadvantages. There are currently two versions (1 and 2) of the database that are incompatible with each other. However, there are clients that support only one of the versions. Despite the fact that the main application is free, there are also paid clients, for example, for iOS. As is often the case with similar projects, the interface of some clients leaves much to be desired.

Windows, Mac
Android, iOS

This client from AgileBits has already earned popularity among many users. The first thing you encounter when working with it is an incredibly thought out to the smallest detail and user-friendly interface. When adding a new web service, the program automatically downloads its icon and takes a screenshot of the main page.

The application also comes with the ability to install browser clients. They allow you to automatically add new passwords to the database (similar to the password remembering functions built into the browser), as well as auto-complete login forms.

The database starting this year is now encrypted with AES-256. There are two options available for synchronization: Dropbox and iCloud. Both the app and the plugins also have a handy secure password generator.

Since the developer came from the world of Apple, there are some nuances. For example, a high price: a desktop application costs about $50.

Under Linux, there is no client at all, and on Android, 1Password can only view passwords, and not edit them or add new ones.

Strip

Mac, Windows
Android, iOS

Strip is another interesting password manager from Zetetic. Simple and lightweight, it can do everything you need from a password manager, but no more. Supports Windows and OS X platforms. In the list of mobile platforms: Android and iOS.

The password database is stored in SQLite and encrypted with AES-256 using the SQLCipher addon. Synchronization between clients occurs either through cloud storage (your choice: Google Drive or Dropbox), or via Wi-Fi. Application clients are paid, but the price (unlike 1Password, for example) is quite mundane: mobile clients cost $5, desktop clients $10.

Of the obvious disadvantages, it can be noted that at the moment there is no possibility of integrating Strip with browsers for automatic password entry - a very useful functionality and protection against keyloggers. True, the authors report that work on add-ons is in full swing, so after a while we can expect a fully functional password manager.

Also on the developer forum, there were mentions of plans to launch a Linux application.

Mac, Windows
Android, iOS

Dashlane is a fairly young password manager with an active desire to be the best and most secure of its kind. And indeed, it has a very nice interface, support for various operating systems (unfortunately, Linux is also in flight here) and an adequate price.

Passwords in the database are stored encrypted with AES-256. It is possible to synchronize through your own dashlan cloud. One of the coolest features is the ability to use two-factor authentication through Google Authenticator, which allows you to increase data security. There are also all sorts of nice little things, such as a security dashboard that displays summary information on passwords, or rather strict requirements for a master password (different case, numbers, at least eight characters). There is also the possibility of web access to passwords.

The standard package also contains browser plug-ins that work in the usual way - allowing you to automatically fill in known forms and save the results of entered passwords.

The pricing policy of the company is also interesting. Firstly, all installed applications are free, and services for using the service are paid. Secondly, there is a free plan (without sync, backups and web access), and there is a premium one, which costs quite adequate $ 20 per year.

Of the minuses, one can note the lack of a full-fledged client for Linux and a slightly annoying logo in each input field, which the browser plugin adds.

Mac, Windows, Linux
Android, iOS, Windows Phone

LastPass is a fairly old password manager. It is noteworthy that he, in fact, does not have a client application. All password management functionality is implemented through a web application and through browser plugins. But, despite this, the service in terms of functionality is quite powerful. It is possible to exchange passwords with friends.

The password database is encrypted with AES-256 and synced between the plugin's storage and the LastPass server. There are also portable versions, both browser plug-ins and a standalone application for Windows.

It is also worth noting that there are native applications for any mobile platform (including webOS or Symbian). Moreover, for example, for Android there is both a separate application and a plug-in for the Dolphin browser.

In terms of cost, everything is simple, there is the possibility of free use, there are additional paid features. A premium account costs a dollar a month or $12 a year.

In general, there are controversial feelings from the service. On the one hand, it is quite widespread and it is possible to use it on all conceivable and inconceivable platforms. On the other hand, the service has been developed for a long time and today there is no sense of gloss inherent in younger password managers.

Mac, Windows, Linux
Android, iOS, Windows Phone

My1login is a startup similar to Lastpass but with a focus on password sharing. It is based on a web application with the ability to edit passwords, and there is a JavaScript bookmarklet to save them from forms and automatically enter them. The main killer feature of the password manager is the group work with passwords: it is possible to create several accounts within the organization, it is possible to control the access of different people to certain passwords. Such a use case is suitable primarily for small groups that have a certain base of props within themselves. In this case, for example, after a scheduled change of the password for a certain service, there will be no need to send new data to each user. It's still a bit safer than storing the list somewhere on the wiki. It is also worth noting an interesting two-step authorization.

Unfortunately, this project does not have the extensive infrastructure inherent in "adult" password managers. There are no mobile applications, there is no way to work with the password database offline. Browser plugins are also more convenient than a bookmarklet: they can be updated themselves and implement a more convenient interface.

Therefore, let's hope that My1login will find its user and be able to fill in the gaps in the service.

Mac, Linux

open sources under GPLv3 will increase the credibility of the manager and help form a developer community;
implementation in python, which will make it possible to make a cross-platform application for desktop clients;
mobile applications will allow you to work with the password database without a computer at hand;
synchronization via P2P will avoid the cost of maintaining the "cloud" and reduce the likelihood of a mass leakage of details.

All this looks very promising, if not for one "but": while most of the functionality is only in the plans. At the moment, there is a good implementation that works and synchronizes under Linux and OS X. In the best traditions of crowdfunding, the author offers interested users to chip in money, allowing him to devote 100% of his working time to the project. As the ultimate goal, the bar is set at $60,000 (which, it should be noted, is quite a lot). The entire project is posted on github, so you can follow the progress of development. In fairness, it should be noted that the pace of development at the moment can hardly be called inspiring.

In any case, the declared functionality looks quite “tasty”, so it makes sense to take a closer look at this password manager.