Which password manager do you use, and why?

[velocityg4]

Try KeepassX or MacPass

Thanks I'll check out Keepassx when it is an actual release version or at least Beta. It's not even in Beta but still in Alpha.

Although I may check out the parent project KeePass. As ports are available for other platforms.

I think you'll be out of luck on finding any solution. How do you get the spreadsheet over to your phone and other devices?

I don't but I don't need to. The very few passwords I need for the phone are either stored (email, apple id) or memorized. I don't find browsing on the phone enjoyable and it is grossly inefficient compared to a desktop.

I'm trying to think of anything that syncs across devices and doesn't use an external server.

1Password allows local syncing. But it ain't free.

 

[S.B.G]

I've been a LastPass user for a number of years and love it. I like it because it integrates with all browsers and OS's and works well on iOS too.

 

[shmerls]

SplashID.

I've been using it since my Palm Treo days, long before the iPhone even existed.

No Offense, I've been a SplashID fan since Palm days too (and recommend it highly), but SID while it will store PWs and sync them with all devices that have their client, it is not a password manager in line with what this tread is about.

To be clear: a PW Manager is an app where all you need is to remember one over riding PW no matter what site, app or hardware PW is being requested, all you need do is in put your one PW and the app will input the proper PW for that app or hardware. This allows you to use a PW generator and have really complex PWs that aren't the least bit memorable and are the most safe.

With SplashID, while your PW data can be sync'd to all your SpashID devices, you have to launch, & log into SplashID, find the app or hardware and then copy the PW, go back to the app or hardware and paste it in, assuming the app and hardware allows pasting which is getting more and more blocked, forcing you to type. But at least you have a record. A PW manager is different than SplashID which is basically just a cool arranged

 

[Apple_Robert]

I have recently started using OneSafe. Haven't had any problems and it is packed with features. Also, the price is much more reasonable than what 1Password charges.

 

[GalvaJ]

Been using Dashlane recently. Mac and iPhone app. No issues thus far and I'm liking it.

 

[bingeciren]

No Offense, I've been a SplashID fan since Palm days too (and recommend it highly), but SID while it will store PWs and sync them with all devices that have their client, it is not a password manager in line with what this tread is about.

To be clear: a PW Manager is an app where all you need is to remember one over riding PW no matter what site, app or hardware PW is being requested, all you need do is in put your one PW and the app will input the proper PW for that app or hardware. This allows you to use a PW generator and have really complex PWs that aren't the least bit memorable and are the most safe.

With SplashID, while your PW data can be sync'd to all your SpashID devices, you have to launch, & log into SplashID, find the app or hardware and then copy the PW, go back to the app or hardware and paste it in, assuming the app and hardware allows pasting which is getting more and more blocked, forcing you to type. But at least you have a record. A PW manager is different than SplashID which is basically just a cool arranged

No offence taken and while I somewhat agree with what you say, I still think SplashID is a Password Manager in my book.

I have no use for a software that automatically enters a password on behalf of me. You see, there are many other so called "passwords" that cannot be entered automatically and also cannot be generated at will. To give you an example I keep sensitive information in SplashID, such as my Drivers Licence number, Passport number, Credit card numbers with their CVC codes and PIN numbers as well as the expiration dates, Frequent Fly numbers that I sometimes must verbally give it to the person behind the counter, membership ID numbers, my SIN number, the VIN of my vehicles etcetera.

SplashID fulfils that need perfectly. It can generate complex passwords if needed, or it can store the fixed (given) ID numbers as well. The only thing it doesn't do is to automatically enter a password into a requesting program, which is a minor inconvenience as far as I'm concerned.

 

[ScottNWDW]

No offence taken and while I somewhat agree with what you say, I still think SplashID is a Password Manager in my book.

I have no use for a software that automatically enters a password on behalf of me. You see, there are many other so called "passwords" that cannot be entered automatically and also cannot be generated at will. To give you an example I keep sensitive information in SplashID, such as my Drivers Licence number, Passport number, Credit card numbers with their CVC codes and PIN numbers as well as the expiration dates, Frequent Fly numbers that I sometimes must verbally give it to the person behind the counter, membership ID numbers, my SIN number, the VIN of my vehicles etcetera.

SplashID fulfils that need perfectly. It can generate complex passwords if needed, or it can store the fixed (given) ID numbers as well. The only thing it doesn't do is to automatically enter a password into a requesting program, which is a minor inconvenience as far as I'm concerned.

I totally agree and have been using Splash ID since way back when I was using just a Palm device. It not only stores my ID's but also has the other sensitive information that many of the so called "better" managers don't handle well. I don't need it to automatically enter in passwords, I prefer to do that myself.

 

[bluespider]

I was surprised to not see splashid on the list of choices. I have been using it for years as well and love the cross platform support as well as the fact that i can import my mac keychain directly into it.