LastPass - Free, well not really. Where to go next...

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I have used mSecure for years and really like it. It has both a free and pro version. The pro version is a one time fee and not a subscription service.

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Another vote for mSecure. It was recommended by someone on the Forum and I got it a few years ago. Cant remember if I paid for it?? But I am cheap so I probably didn't pay much. It sync's to all my apple devices automatically. Very user friendly.

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I started out using the premium version of LastPass and then switched to the free because I didn't need the extra features. Yesterday I re-upped to the premium version because the $27 annual fee (special one-time discount for current free users) was less painful to me than the PITA of finding another password manager that likely also wouldn't be free to allow me to access my passwords across multiple devices.

I don't know anything about the parent company, but I'm paid-up for a year and won't have to worry about a price increase for that period of time. I'll see what the competition has to offer twelve months from now.

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There are some free ones out there but you need to look at the feature sets, i.e. which platforms do you need? Windows? Mac? Android? iOS?

I'm an Apple product user; 1Password is a great paid password manager, but I'm not sure that I would buy it as a new user today. I believe that it is now being sold on the subscription plan. I started using it when it was sold as a one-time purchase and I'm grandfathered.

I used Roboform before I used 1Password, but that too, is subscription based now.

I’m a Mac guy too. I have the mSecure PW managers for my MacBook and iPhone (they sync). A small one-time fee for apps that are essential in today’s hacker-plagued world.

Many PW manager apps are sold by folks that are adept app developers, but maybe don’t understand the mathematical hazards of cryptology. The mSecure developers do.

Also, mSecure uses blowfish encryption, rather than the more common AES. There are far fewer hacker tools for blowfish.

mSecure’s website says they use AES-256 encryption.

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I have long used a program called b-folders as my password vault, after a long evaluation of every competitor I could find. It is free (for some platforms), open source, AES256. Easy sync between each installed instance over TCP. Versions for most platforms, MS, macOS, Android, Linux, except iOS. Those with iPhones may consider this last a fatal flaw. Link here.

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LastPass is going to go back to being independent. As a long time user I am glad to see this!

This is from an email to users, haven't seen an announcement online yet.

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A new era for LastPass

We’re very excited to announce our intent to establish LastPass as an independent company.

We couldn’t be happier and we hope you will be, too. As the leading password manager for individuals and businesses, this change allows us to strategically increase investment and support in LastPass to be able to solve your password problems faster and in even more innovative ways.

You will start to see an enhanced LastPass, on an accelerated timeline. We are working on faster, seamless save and fill, a delightful mobile experience, and even more third-party integrations for businesses, among many other updates. We are expanding our support channels so we can answer your questions faster, right when you need them, and you’ll be welcomed by a new look and feel on our website. We are investing directly in areas that customers like you have told us are most important.

Don’t worry – there are no changes to your account or data in your vault. This is the same great product, now with even more focus on keeping your data safe. You can learn more about this news on our blog.

For those of you who have been with us all along, we thank you for your continued support and passion for LastPass. For those of you who are newer, thanks for being here and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.

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Are LastPass and others desktop programs? I've been using Dash Lane and they're dumping the desktop for a web based app. I don't use clouds and this seems like much the same.

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Are LastPass and others desktop programs? I've been using Dash Lane and they're dumping the desktop for a web based app. I don't use clouds and this seems like much the same.

It's cloud based. You can run it locally, but you would have had to connect to the cloud at least once before running locally.

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Bitwarden

I also use Bitwarden. They have a free tier but I pay the $10/year just because I want to support them.

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The other day a Sigforumite had a great quote. You're either paying for a product or you're the product.

When it comes to password managers, I prefer to be paying for the product. I'm on the Apple ecosystem and have had 1Password for years.

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The other day a Sigforumite had a great quote. You're either paying for a product or you're the product.

When it comes to password managers, I prefer to be paying for the product. I'm on the Apple ecosystem and have had 1Password for years.

1000 Percent. I would never use a FREE password manager.

Bitwarden is open source and well vetted by the community.

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I'm still using Keepass. Is this not good? Should I drop it for something else that isn't free?

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There is a lengthy thread on the MacRumors forum Mac Apps called "1Password migrants thread" It started with AgileBits'(maker of 1Password) decision with version 8 to move to a new model. The app is no longer a standalone Mac app, it is an Electron app. No more local vaults, you must store your vaults on their servers. And it is subscription only, no more licensing a stand alone version of the app. Many, many folks are unhappy with this change, and the 41 page thread examines all of the alternative apps.

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I use Logmeonce, and yes, I pay for it. It works across all my devices and you can log in with you camera. "Free" always turns out to worth what you paid for it.

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Dashlane for me. Paid. Works fine. They have moved desktop access to an extension. Oh well.

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Dashlane for me. Paid. Works fine. They have moved desktop access to an extension. Oh well.

I've had Dashlane for many years. Paid version. I don't particularly like Web based version although it does seem to work fine. It's missing some features I like in the App version like the collapsible passwords list putting all of the password entries under the corresponding alpha tag making the list appear much shorter and easier to locate items. I feel I've got more control with the data on my computer, backed up to their cloud. But I did just renew for another year hopping the new version will grow on me as I'm not keen on starting over again with a new/different app. I don't mind paying a bit for a full function program.

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I'll add another vote for BitWarden. The other half and I have both been happy with this service and it works on Android devices and computers.

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Password vaults are quite handy but if someone gets in then they have the keys to the kingdom.

I use RoboForm and it works, can be quite secure and handy.
Just don't be careless with this or another or tape the master PW on your monitor for everyone to see.

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There is a lengthy thread on the MacRumors forum Mac Apps called "1Password migrants thread"
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Thanks for that link Henry. LOTS of good info there.

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Password vaults are quite handy but if someone gets in then they have the keys to the kingdom.
I use RoboForm and it works, can be quite secure and handy.
Just don't be careless with this or another or tape the master PW on your monitor for everyone to see.

Amateurs. Everybody knows you tape it to the bottom of the keyboard, just in case you can’t remember how to spell “password123”.

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