Passwords still seem to be the most popular method of ensuring that the right person is using the right app or service, despite the slow adoption of passkeys, which are considered more secure. And because we should be using different ones for each device and/or app, the best way to track all of them is to use a password manager.
Some apps and operating systems come with their own password managers. For example, if you’re part of the Apple ecosystem, you can use iCloud Keychain; Google users have Google Password Manager, and Microsoft devices store passwords through its Edge browser and Credential Manager. Some apps that offer their own password managers (although at least one, Dropbox, recently announced that it was shutting down that service).
There are advantages to using an independent password manager. You aren’t limited to a single operating system or browser, and most of these apps offer a variety of other services. They not only save your passwords and drop them into apps when needed, but they generate new (and safer) passwords; save data such as credit card, contact info, and important files; share passwords with friends and family members; and alert you if a password has been part of a breach.
So, if you’d rather use an independent password manager, here are a few that are currently available.
Bitwarden is a well-known open-source password manager that offers a solid selection of features, including saving unlimited items, syncing across devices, and password generation.
