Managing passwords can be challenging, especially when you have different accounts across various platforms. Password managers are essential tools that enable you to handle your login credentials efficiently. Three robust password managers to consider are Bitwarden, Dashlane, and NordPass.
Bitwarden supports Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS, and Linux, and offers extensions for major web browsers. Its desktop apps for Windows and MacOS support Windows Hello and Touch ID, providing biometric authentication systems for added security. Bitwarden offers passwordless authentication support, enabling users to log in with a one-time code, biometric authentication, or security key. Users can also enjoy a semi-automated password-fill function. Another advantage of Bitwarden is its paid upgrade account, Bitwarden Premium, which costs $10 per year and offers 1 GB of encrypted file storage, two-factor authentication with devices like YubiKey, FIDO U2F, Duo, and a password hygiene and vault health report.
Dashlane offers Site Breach Alerts, which monitors the internet’s darker corners for leaked or stolen personal data. Dashlane boasts easy setup and migration from another password manager, and users encrypt their passwords with a secret key. It offers add-ons for major web browsers, iOS, and Android apps.
NordPass is the newest of the three password managers put to test, but it comes from a company with significant credentials. It has apps for every major platform (including Linux) and a browser and device app. The free version is limited to one device, and no syncing is available. NordPass has a seven-day free trial for its premium version, which provides device syncing, but users must upgrade to the $36-a-year plan to access it.
In general, there are plenty of options available for password managers, and these three are excellent choices to consider. However, it ultimately comes down to what is most suitable for your needs.
