I’d love to go iCloud only but it’s not really on the same level as 1Password yet. It can’t store multiple websites for one account, instead storing each website separately; it can’t store identities that aren’t just username and password, such as bank accounts and drivers licenses; and it doesn’t have support for two factor one time passwords, which means I’d need a separate app for that.
I really like 1Password (but I use only macs for low security laptop/desktop stuff) -- the browser extension is great, and the iOS apps sync over wifi or dropbox.
The one thing I'm waiting for is iCloud integration. If they don't provide iCloud integration, I'd consider other options (including trying to roll-your-own, maybe using their extensions and spoofing the IPC)
I've not used LastPass, but I chose 1Password because it has the ability to sync with my iOS device over wi-fi. So I don't need to store anything in the cloud, but still get syncing between devices.
It also has options for using DropBox or iCloud, so if you do sync in the cloud, it's still your own account on a different service. So there's not a single point-of-attack like there apparently is with LastPass.
I am confused - why is 1Password is using anything but iCloud or Dropbox? Those are the only options I see (and "Folder" which is presumably just local).
I've used 1Password on Mac / iPhone / iPad for years and it's one of my few must have apps. It's been great, other than a few annoyances with mobile app and upgrade pricing (sorted now, in a logical way). Syncing has always been solid and I've never had any corruption issues.
I've been tempted to do away with the extra clicks and just use iCloud Keychain and encrypted Notes, but 1Password feels like less of a black box at this point (maybe just because I've been using it longer). It also seems smarter about filling out forms than the browser-native options in Chrome and Safari — not perfect, but better. I don't use their subscription service, just the desktop and mobile app.
I’ve been using 1Password for years, mainly because the data stays local. If they decide to go full cloud-mode I’m switching to something else or just write my own cli password manager.
For that reason, I find the 1Password model more suited to my tastes. Using Dropbox to sync, it works just as nicely and I'm not beholden to a third party central database (LastPass).
Yep! 1password is great. I do use their cloud sync service with all the apps, I just don’t ever use the website or the browser extensions to limit my exposure.
I don’t see myself switching from 1password simply because I don’t think Apple passwords autofill will work natively with non-safari browsers or Linux, both of which I also use. Also, I find the handy 1password mini source pretty convenient.
I've been using 1Password for 9 years now with >1k passwords in my vault. I'm mostly happy with it exactly because of the smooth cross device experience (all Apple based, though).
I use 1Password on Windows and iOS, and on Mac when I get one in the near future. It's awesome, and I feel so much better using it than LastPass. First, it works nicer and integrates with sites much better. Then, I feel better keeping my passwords directly in my own control!
Is there a real lock-in in case of 1Password though? I like their UX and integrations, but looks like it is easy to export and move my data to other products if required.
I used Lastpass for random web passwords (everything except banking/shopping) but moved to 1Password, mainly because they could sync between desktop and mobile without using the cloud.
I'm a big fan of 1Password. I've been paying for it for years. A few years ago I got my partner setup in a few minutes and now they have strong passwords everywhere. Its got great features for sharing vaults with other people so I've got password managers setup for the kids too. My partner and I both have personal vaults, we have a shared vault for financial stuff, and a shared vault for our media accounts (that we share with the kids too)
I get that people bristle about SaaS subscriptions in their personal life but the $60/year it costs is well worth it. The research shows that strong passwords and limiting re-use is extremely effective at preventing account compromises and 1Password makes this dead simple.
The thing that finally made it an incredible app was when Apple finally allowed 3rd party password management in iOS.
Yes there might be better password managers out there and they might have better security. However show me an alternative with a UX that is simple enough for my 6 year old to use, that works on iOS, Android, MacOS, and now Linux.
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