Why Use a Password Manager?
A password manager generates, stores, and autofills strong unique passwords for every account. You only remember one master password - the manager handles the rest.
- Generate truly random, unguessable passwords
- Unique password for every account
- Auto-fill prevents phishing (won't fill on fake sites)
- Sync across all your devices
- Store notes, credit cards, secure documents
Top Recommendations
Bitwarden - Best Overall
Open source, audited, generous free tier. Does everything most people need.
- Unlimited passwords on free plan
- Open source and independently audited
- Self-host option available
- $10/year for premium features
1Password - Best for Families
Polished experience, excellent family sharing, great business features.
- Beautiful, intuitive interface
- Watchtower security monitoring
- Travel mode hides sensitive vaults
- No free tier ($36/year individual)
KeePassXC - Best Offline
Local storage only, maximum control, completely free.
- Data never leaves your device
- Open source and audited
- Completely free forever
- Manual sync required between devices
Comparison Table
| Feature | Bitwarden | 1Password | KeePassXC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | Yes (full) | No | Yes (full) |
| Open Source | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cloud Sync | Yes | Yes | Manual |
| Browser Extension | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | Yes | Yes | Third-party |
| 2FA Built-in | Premium | Yes | Yes |
| Price/Year | $0-10 | $36+ | Free |
Setup Tips
- Create a strong master password (20+ characters, passphrase)
- Enable 2FA on your password manager account
- Save emergency recovery codes offline
- Import existing passwords from browser
- Install browser extension and mobile app
- Gradually update weak/reused passwords