Best password manager?
Discussion
ashleyman said:
I didn't realise Lastpass did any of this!! Thanks for posting as this is all stuff I could use!
You can aslo use the Lastpass Vault to store pdfs & jpegs. I scan all my important documents like passport, insurances, prescriptions etc so I have it all with me if I go travelling. I also use a Yubikey for 2FA security - mine actually is the NFC version for use with my phone. alorotom said:
Genuine question. What real world benefit is there to people using something like these vs say the inbuilt password manager in iOS/macOS??
Here's one.My g/f is currently in Thailand on holiday. I got a call yesterday from her son, saying that she was hit by a car / has a broken leg + stitches. Got a few texts from her later via her friends phone - apparently her phone and purse were stolen. I guess somehow related to the accident, but I don't know how.
She wanted me to call her mobile provider to block her phone / sim. Problem is, she doesn't remember most of her passwords - she gave me the two she thought it might be - but both were wrong.
Since she doesn't have her phone now - and her ipad is still at home - she can't block her phone, or do anything else that requires a password.
If the same thing happened to me, I would simply need something with internet access (e.g. her friends phone) so that I could log into Lastpass on the web and obtain the passwords I need.
alorotom said:
Genuine question. What real world benefit is there to people using something like these vs say the inbuilt password manager in iOS/macOS??
The main benefit over Apple's key chain is that these passwrod managers can be used on non Apple devices - I have an iPhone and use Macs at home but for my day job I develop software using Linux/Windows. Using LastPass gives me easy access to my passwords/accounts at work. alorotom said:
Genuine question. What real world benefit is there to people using something like these vs say the inbuilt password manager in iOS/macOS??
Multi-platform, more flexible, and generally written by companies that do one thing and do it well rather than it being something built into an OS where (and Apple are good at security) it's maybe not their core competency.alorotom said:
Genuine question. What real world benefit is there to people using something like these vs say the inbuilt password manager in iOS/macOS??
I use the chrome one for most things, but for example family accounts or sites that avoid being remembered (bank stuff) , or even "secure notes" with connection information.And, of course, cross platform.
ZesPak said:
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: 1Password
If I were trying to add some balance I'd also say look at LastPass, but I don't use it any more.
I'm on lastpass but not heavily invested, any inputs on why I should switch?If I were trying to add some balance I'd also say look at LastPass, but I don't use it any more.
That's not to say LastPass is a bad product, but ultimately technically they all do the job, a lot of it comes down to things that are hard to measure, like is it a "good" company with an ethic you buy into (given the nature of the product and the data you're putting into it).
bhstewie said:
hstewie said: I get a better feeling about AgileBits than I do LastPass.
That's not to say LastPass is a bad product, but ultimately technically they all do the job, a lot of it comes down to things that are hard to measure, like is it a "good" company with an ethic you buy into (given the nature of the product and the data you're putting into it).
The main thing I dislike about lastpass is that they really want you on a paid subscription (login is cumbersome and the like), but I find it too expensive for my use now. I see that 1password is even more expensive.That's not to say LastPass is a bad product, but ultimately technically they all do the job, a lot of it comes down to things that are hard to measure, like is it a "good" company with an ethic you buy into (given the nature of the product and the data you're putting into it).
ZesPak said:
The main thing I dislike about lastpass is that they really want you on a paid subscription (login is cumbersome and the like), but I find it too expensive for my use now. I see that 1password is even more expensive.
I must admit that I struggle with posters who have this attitude. I'm all for free software but there are a couple of areas (anti-virus & password management) that are so crucial that I don't understand why you wouldn't pay a small amount for a programme in the expectation that it will allow them to develop a better & more secure product. Password management is such a sensitive subject I don't see why £3.60 a month for 6 people is such a bad deal.Of course just because you pay for it doesn't guarantee there won't be issues but I think it's foolhardy to dismiss all paid-for versions of these programmes. It's not like shelling out £3k for a copy of AutoCad.
Mr Pointy said:
I must admit that I struggle with posters who have this attitude. I'm all for free software but there are a couple of areas (anti-virus & password management) that are so crucial that I don't understand why you wouldn't pay a small amount for a programme in the expectation that it will allow them to develop a better & more secure product. Password management is such a sensitive subject I don't see why £3.60 a month for 6 people is such a bad deal.
Of course just because you pay for it doesn't guarantee there won't be issues but I think it's foolhardy to dismiss all paid-for versions of these programmes. It's not like shelling out £3k for a copy of AutoCad.
Of course just because you pay for it doesn't guarantee there won't be issues but I think it's foolhardy to dismiss all paid-for versions of these programmes. It's not like shelling out £3k for a copy of AutoCad.
I agree completely, that's why I explicitly stated "too expensive my use now".
The thing is, all these couple of pounds/month add up. I have no issues paying for my movies, my music, etc. But atm I have about a dozen passwords stored in Lastpass.
For me, 3.60/month is too much for that.
If I would go paid, I'd have to get the OH on it and start using it more, that's why I'm looking for a good tool.
Edited by ZesPak on Wednesday 13th February 11:18
$36/year for Lastpass is still well worth it to me, but in the last couple of years it's risen from $12/year. It's not three times more useful than it used to be.
The latest increase has at least made their "family" plan make more sense - last time we looked at it it was the same cost as two separate premium ones so didn't bother. Now it does offer a discount over running two separately.
The latest increase has at least made their "family" plan make more sense - last time we looked at it it was the same cost as two separate premium ones so didn't bother. Now it does offer a discount over running two separately.
davek_964 said:
Although I understand the sentiment that somebody needs to pay for these things or they wouldn't exist (and I have paid for the full version of plenty of apps) I'm not sure what payment for Lastpass would give me. The premium features don't seem to be anything I'd actually use.
I use it from a lot of machines and locations, which always sends me an email to verify the machine/location. 2 factor would be a major help for example.davek_964 said:
Although I understand the sentiment that somebody needs to pay for these things or they wouldn't exist (and I have paid for the full version of plenty of apps) I'm not sure what payment for Lastpass would give me. The premium features don't seem to be anything I'd actually use.
Well one of them is Emergency Access. I don't know what arrangements you have made to allow access to your accounts should you die or be incapacitated but not having password access in those situations can be a big issue.Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff