Ask HN: Which password manager do you use?

Assuming you use a password manager which one do you use? If not why do you not use one?

10 points | by yalogin 1053 days ago

29 comments

  • theandrewbailey 1053 days ago
    KeePassXC

    I used to use KeePass, but switched to KeePassXC when I discovered that XC had all the features that I needed, but without using plugins. Setting up XC and maintaining it is much easier versus KeePass + 3 plugins.

    • auxym 1052 days ago
      Same, and Keepass2Android on my phone, using Nextcloud to sync the db. I use a combination of password and keyfile, the keyfile I only transfer offline between devices.
    • beardyw 1053 days ago
      Still use KeePass. What does XC bring?
      • theandrewbailey 1053 days ago
        These are the KeePass features that need plugins that XC has built-in (and that I use):

        Browser autofill (replaces KeePassHttp plugin)

        TOTP (replaces KeePassOTP plugin)

        SSH agent (replaces KeeAgent plugin)

  • night-rider 1053 days ago
    KeepassXC. I store my database both locally and in several cloud storage providers incase the local copy gets destroyed.
  • lathiat 1053 days ago
    BitWarden. Switched from LastPass because it basically got no updates for 5+ years and was a bit clunky.
    • DougMellon 1052 days ago
      I also shifted from LastPass to BitWarden and couldn't be happier with it.
  • echeese 1053 days ago
    1Password, it's the perfect combination of security and convenience for me
    • colinjoy 1053 days ago
      Same here. I use the last version that works without a subscription (v7).

      If they ever offer a version upgrade with a proper license, I will buy it without hesitation. Sadly, I don't think they want my money.

      Most likely, I will use this version until it dies with breaking macOS changes. Then, with regrets, I will move to the second best password manager with a buy to own license.

      • aristofun 1052 days ago
        I feel your pain.

        I would easily pay 100$ One time for next upgrade, but will never pay a single dollar subscription and will move to alternative just because i dont want to support that kind of people.

  • al_borland 1052 days ago
    I’ve been using 1Password for about 15 years. I’ve never seen a reason to give it up, and even if I did, there would need to be enough of a reason to make that migration worth it.
  • Jaruzel 1052 days ago
    Excel spreadsheet with a strong password.

    It is shared with my partner. We both admin it, and have the same rights over it. Most sites allow copy/paste of credentials and for password generation there's a macro in the workbook that generates nice strong ones.

    As it's Excel, its mostly cross platform so can be accessed from a anywhere, plus it's free to use.

  • Froedlich 1052 days ago
    My browser's password storage function for general web sites, forum logins, and such.

    My memory or a shirt-pocket notebook of passwords for things that need better security.

    The notebook is backed up by the simple expedient of using the copy machine and storing the copies in the safe. Old backups go to the shredder.

  • h4waii 1053 days ago
    Bitwarden. I went from LastPass to Enpass, to KeePass (XC) and finally settled on Bitwarden's hosted option.

    I pay for a premium (or old family rate) account because $12/year is worth it for their offering.

    One of the few software subscriptions I have, might switch to self hosted at some point in time.

  • smcn 1052 days ago
    I use https://www.passwordstore.org/ and ivy-pass for Emacs integration (copying and generating passwords). I use a private git repo for storage and syncing.

    Perfectly happy with it.

  • l8rpeace 1053 days ago
    Passpack: https://www.passpack.com/

    I've been using this for years. Basic plan at $18/year is everything I need.

  • eimrine 1053 days ago
    A paper notebook near my computer. Sometimes I do photos of it and store them in other building. Sometimes that notebook consists smart moves like how to find useful setting.
  • Nasreddin_Hodja 1052 days ago
  • aristofun 1052 days ago
    1password 6, because i dont have to subscribe to a desktop software that doesn’t depend on any service (at least this is how i want my sensitive desktop apps to be).
    • lastofus 1052 days ago
      Same here, except the Chrome broke the v6 legacy plugin with an update, which makes it kinda useless. I ended up switching to Bitwarden just so I could auto-fill in Chrome again.
  • surds 1053 days ago
    Dashlane. Been using it for a few years now. A bit disappointed that they discontinued native apps for Mac and Windows.

    Wonder why it is never mentioned here on HN.

  • kojeovo 1053 days ago
    Too lazy to switch off last pass, does the trick, but would go with bitwarden or 1pass starting from scratch
  • gaws 1051 days ago
    1Password with a free, lifetime account. It's the best password manager on the market, bar none.
  • notemaker 1052 days ago
    Bitwarden. Envious of 1password's integration with fastmail for disposable email addresses though.
  • Leftium 1053 days ago
  • yalogin 1052 days ago
    Once you use a software are you stuck with it? How would you move away from it to another one?
    • pozol 1052 days ago
      The few that I’ve tried allow you to export all of your passwords, and import from various formats. So most of the time you’d be able to export from one and import it directly onto another
  • jpl56 1053 days ago
    KeePass at work with a locally stored file (encrypted hard disk)

    Firefox's password storage at home.

  • aricz 1053 days ago
    Bitwarden.
  • octobus2021 1052 days ago
    Gorilla (manually backing up local file). Security through obscurity :)
  • xanthine 1053 days ago
    Unix pass with a gpg key, backup up to a private GitHub repo.
  • aprdm 1052 days ago
    1Password , started migrating otp to there too
  • mothinx 1053 days ago
    Bitwarden (rust version) self-hosted
  • 8b16380d 1052 days ago
    iCloud Keychain
  • highhedgehog 1053 days ago
    Bitwarden cloud
  • simonsmithies 1051 days ago
    Bitwarden
  • rajesh98075 1053 days ago
    Apple