Thousands of passwords without ever forgetting one: these are six good password managers | Tech

In a research LastPass from 2019 revealed that people at work must keep track of more and more passwords. In the Netherlands, employees had to manage an average of 67 passwords per person. There is a good chance that the number of passwords per person is now a bit higher a few years later.

Because of that amount, many people often fall into the ancient pitfall: using the same password everywhere. The advice to use different passwords applies today more than ever. To keep an overview, you use a so-called password manager. You then only need one password and the app in question stores all the other codes for you in a kind of digital safe.

Keeper looks high-quality and makes this happen. Originally intended for companies, but now you can also take out a family subscription within the app. There is no real free version, but you can try the product for 30 days before paying.

Keeper offers plug-ins for (almost) every browser, supports mobile apps for iOS and Android, and is available as a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. There’s also support for facial and fingerprint scanners on mobile devices, and the app syncs your data across an unlimited number of devices. Keeper also warns you if one of your passwords shows up in a data breach. In addition, it gives tips about the passwords you choose and offers extensive options for two-step verification.

This is one of the most popular password managers in the world. Not surprising, because the free version of Dashlane already offers quite a lot. You get a password manager for free that lets you store fifty logins in a secure vault with multi-factor authentication. The paid version lets you store an infinite number of passwords and, of course, offers more.

Dashlane lets you sync all your passwords across a variety of devices, both desktop and mobile, checks for data breaches, and has secure file storage (for example, for ID documents and other important papers). Also nice: the software offers you a VPN so that you can surf the internet more securely.

This is an accessible password manager that has a lot to offer as a free and paid version. It is mainly intended for the home, garden and kitchen user who does not need too much fuss. The free version lets you store and sync unlimited passwords. The paid version has extensive features such as checking the strength of your password, support for multi-factor authentication and various emergency options in case you lose your password for this manager.

This password manager is popular and versatile. All data is stored securely encrypted to keep the data safe. In addition to passwords, you can also save policies, credit card details, addresses and the like so that they are automatically entered when you shop online, for example.

The paid version offers extras such as logging in to apps via your smartphone, very extensive multi-factor authentication, cross-platform synchronization, secure sharing, password strength scans and dark web monitoring.

1Password is a password manager that works for a few people, entire organizations and families. The software offers apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS and supports multi-factor authentication. 1Password should protect you from intrusions and other threats, such as keyloggers and phishing attempts, and only works in verified browsers.

The company behind the app also offers free accounts for journalists, among others, to help keep their data more secure.

Nordpass has traditionally focused more on the business user, offering a sleek, easy-to-use way to securely access your passwords, be it online or via desktop and mobile apps. It has browser plug-ins for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Brave, and Safari, as well as desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and also runs on iOS and Android devices. In addition, NordPass has an online vault that provides access to all data on any desktop device via a browser.

In addition to storing encrypted passwords, NordPass generates strong(er) optional passwords to securely store credit card and banking information for faster shopping. The paid version lets you sync data on up to six devices per license. The free version runs on a single device, but you can try the premium features for 30 days. Handy: suppose you have multiple accounts, then you can switch between, for example, your business and private passwords with one click.

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