When it comes to privacy, password managers are kind of important.
What do we think, who’s the goto software for password managers?
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1password vote from me
Bitwarden 4 lyfe - I’ve been using bitwarden for almost 6 years and I don’t think I’d ever go with anything else, it’s so good!
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this is a solid video review
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If you want a solid default or all around pick, Bitwarden is pretty hard to beat TBH. Cross platform and easy sharing if you need it, and the security model is really straightforward. I like it because it gives you the important knobs without turning setup into a project.
A quick way to choose based on what you care about:
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Bitwarden: best all-around, good value, works everywhere
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1Password: best UX
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KeePassXC: best if you want local only control
What matters even more than the brand is how you configure it:
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Use a long master passphrase you can actually remember
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Turn on 2FA for the vault and ideally a security key or TOTP. Not SMS.
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If your manager supports it, pick a strong KDF
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Enable auto lock and set clipboard clearing / timeouts so passwords don’t hang around
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Have a recovery plan: emergency access for family, or an offline recovery kit stored safely, plus a periodic encrypted export if you’re paranoid
“Worst” password manager vibes: anything sketchy that can’t clearly explain end-to-end encryption, anything that stores vault data in a way you can’t verify, or anything that pushes you toward SMS recovery as the main path.
Curious what your setup is: solo vault, family sharing, or team use? That usually changes the “best” answer fast.
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LastPass, Keeper, and DashLane
https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/password-management-tools
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+1 for 1password from me