Password Managers

1Password is a password manager that securely stores passwords, passkeys, credit cards, and sensitive documents behind a single master password and a locally-stored secret key, adding an extra layer of protection beyond typical password managers. Its zero-knowledge architecture means 1Password itself never has access to unencrypted vault data. Browser extensions and native apps autofill logins across every major platform, while Watchtower proactively flags weak, reused, or breached passwords so users can fix security issues before they become a problem. Passkey support lets users move away from passwords entirely for supported sites. 1Password Business adds team vaults, granular access controls, and integrations with identity providers like Okta and Azure AD, making it a common choice for company-wide credential management alongside individual use.

✦ Best for individuals and families seeking strong password security.

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager offering end-to-end encrypted storage for passwords, passkeys, and secure notes, with a notably generous free tier that includes unlimited passwords across unlimited devices. Its open-source codebase has been independently audited multiple times, appealing to security-conscious users. Browser extensions, desktop apps, and mobile apps cover every major platform, and a built-in password generator and security health reports help users identify weak or reused credentials. For organizations, Bitwarden offers self-hosting options in addition to its cloud service, giving companies full control over where vault data is stored, plus Secrets Manager for securing infrastructure credentials like API keys alongside end-user passwords.

✦ Best for budget-conscious security enthusiasts

Dashlane is a password manager offering autofill, a security dashboard, dark-web monitoring, and a bundled VPN on higher tiers. It emphasizes a polished experience and proactive breach alerts.

✦ Best for individuals seeking comprehensive security tools

Aegis is a free, open-source Android application that stores and generates time-based and counter-based one-time passwords (TOTP/HOTP) for two-factor authentication. It encrypts your vault locally and never syncs data without your explicit consent. The app supports import from other authenticator apps, QR code scanning, and offers backup/restore via encrypted files. Community-driven development ensures regular security updates and feature enhancements.

✦ Best for android users who want a free, open-source 2fa app with local encryption

LastPass is a password management software that securely stores and generates strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts. With LastPass, you only need to remember one master password to access all of your other passwords.

✦ Best for individuals seeking secure password storage

gokey is a vaultless password manager written in Go. Rather than storing passwords anywhere, it derives each password on the fly from your master password and a realm string, so there is no vault or database to sync, back up, or lose. An optional encrypted seed file supplies real randomness for cases where pure derivation is not enough.

✦ Best for devops teams and developers seeking simple security solutions

AuthPass is a free, open-source password manager that supports Keepass 2.x (KDBX 3 and KDBX 4) files. It's built with Flutter and available on multiple platforms, making it easy to manage your passwords across devices.

✦ Best for small teams and keepass users

Padloc is a cross‑platform password manager that stores credentials, notes, and documents in an encrypted vault you control. It syncs seamlessly across web, desktop, and mobile devices while keeping your data private with zero‑knowledge architecture. Designed for both solo users and collaborative teams, Padloc offers secure sharing, role‑based access, and enterprise‑grade security features, all delivered as a cloud‑based SaaS solution.

✦ Best for teams needing secure shared vaults with zero‑knowledge encryption

AliasVault is a cloud‑based password and secrets manager designed for teams and businesses. It centralises credential storage, enforces strong policies, and provides real‑time visibility into who accesses what. The service runs entirely in the browser, integrates with common collaboration tools, and offers compliance‑ready reporting to keep your organization audit‑ready without sacrificing usability.

✦ Best for mid‑size teams needing audit‑ready password sharing

NodeWarden provides a fully compatible Bitwarden web vault that runs on Cloudflare Workers, letting you self‑host your password manager without any server infrastructure. It stores vault data, attachments, and Sends in Cloudflare R2 or KV, and works with all standard Bitwarden clients. Beyond the core Bitwarden features it adds built‑in TOTP (including steam:// codes), an offline‑installable PWA, passkey and two‑factor login with recovery codes, real‑time push sync, and automated WebDAV or S3 incremental backups.

✦ Best for tech‑savvy self‑hosters with a cloudflare account

Passbolt is an open source password manager designed for teams. It allows users to securely store and share sensitive information such as passwords, API keys, and other credentials. Passbolt is built on top of a robust and scalable architecture, making it suitable for large organizations and enterprises.

✦ Best for large teams and organizations

Lesspass is a password manager that generates unique, complex passwords for each of your accounts based on a master password and information about the account. It's a stateless password manager, meaning it doesn't store any of your passwords, and instead generates them on the fly when you need them.

✦ Best for tech-savvy security enthusiasts