I Tested 7 Password Managers: the BEST one is…

About this video

• Video Title: I Tested 7 Password Managers: the BEST one is…
• Channel: All Things Secured
• Speakers: Not specified in the transcript
• Duration: 00:05:48

Overview

This video reviews seven popular password managers, evaluating them based on trust factors, ease of use, unique features, and pricing. The speaker details their testing methodology, including an initial elimination of LastPass due to security incidents. The video aims to help viewers choose the best password manager for their needs.

Key takeaways

• LastPass Excluded: LastPass was removed from consideration due to multiple security incidents, impacting its credibility.
• Comparison Criteria: Password managers were compared based on company transparency, years in the market, ease of setup and use, unique features, and cost.
• Open vs. Closed Source: Only Bitwarden and Proton Pass are open source; 1Password, NordPass, and RoboForm are closed source, while Dashlane is partially open source.
• Longevity and Trust: RoboForm and 1Password have the longest track records (23 and 18 years, respectively), with others also having significant market presence, except for Proton Pass which is newer but from an established company.
• Core Features: All tested managers offer easy password import, good mobile apps, and the ability to store more than just passwords (credit cards, notes, documents).
• Unique Features: Proton Pass offers native email aliasing, 1Password has a Travel mode and Watchtower security alerts, Bitwarden allows self-hosting and is very affordable, Dashlane includes a VPN on its individual plan, and RoboForm offers a master password restore feature.
• 2FA Authenticator: RoboForm offers this for free, while 1Password, Proton Pass, and Bitwarden include it on paid plans. NordPass only offers it on business/enterprise plans.
• Pricing Recommendations: While paid plans are recommended, Bitwarden, Proton Pass, NordPass, and RoboForm have reasonable free plans. The speaker personally favors 1Password for its user interface and Proton Pass for integrated privacy features.