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KeePass vs LastPass vs Dashlane: which one to choose?

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Added on September 9th, 2015

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KeePass vs LastPass vs Dashlane

You have too many complex passwords to memorize. The solution is a password manager that will store them securely! Yes, but between KeePass, LastPass and Dashlane, which password manager is the best? There are several free solutions that serve as safe passwords. We have tested three: KeePass, Lastpass and Dashlane. If you hesitate between these three programs, here’s a comparison that may help you make the choice: KeePass vs Lastpass vs Dashlane.

KeePass: the old school solution

KeePass is not necessarily the most convenient password manager but it’s still one of our favorite password manager software! It offers the basic functions of a safe, the secure storage (AES and Twofish encryption) for all passwords.

Pros:

Software layout is very classic, really easy to handle Available in many language Interesting Interoperability: Windows, Windows Phone 7, Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Linux and OS X Storing all types of passwords (e.g. WiFi Key), not just Web passwords (email, social networks, etc.) Ergonomics very compartmentalized, independent of the Internet browser: a better guarantee of safety! But also possibly a disadvantage (see below), according to the expectations of the user.

Cons:

Ergonomics very compartmentalized, independent of the Internet browser: to use a password, you must manually copy and paste from the software. No additional function (storage bank card, form data, etc.), which may disappoint the expectations of some users. No remote access (online)

LastPass: the complete and lightweight solution

LastPass is a software that is perhaps more oriented for the general public because it offers various functions and saves time in entering passwords without necessarily impinge on safety. It offers a 256-bit AES encryption with PBKDF2 systematic iterations.

Pros:

Quick and lightheight installation Available extensions (and necessary) for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox Interesting Interoperability: Windows, OS X, Linux and various mobile OS (iOS, Android, etc.) Import quick and easy passwords saved in the browser Opportunity to regain his safe online through its LastPass account Quick access to websites and identifiers, pre-filled. Automatic login can be set easily. Generation tool for strong passwords Additional functions: storage of secure notes, and personal data to web forms

Cons:

Obligation to create a LastPass account Some translations are awkward or non-existent on the support pages Ergonomics little digestible times (a matter of habit) Store only web passwords The master password is almost never asked (except special configuration), which can be bad on the security side

Dashlane: the complete ergonomic solution

Dahslane is theoretically the most easy-to-learn password manager and offers strong encryption (AES-256). It integrates well with web browsers, and pleasant enough to use, while not balking on the security of stored data.

Pros:

Available extensions (and necessary) for Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox Interesting Interoperability: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android Excellent resources in many language, not only in the software but also on the official website Opportunity to regain its safe online through its Dashlane account Manual input request from the master password each time you start the computer for better security Nice interface and well designed. Practical usability The import is quick and easy, passwords are saved in the browser Secure automatic connection to personal web accounts (email, social networks, forums, etc.) Alerts for weak passwords or the ones used on too many websites Additional functions: registration of bank cards to facilitate online shopping, storage of personal data to fill web forms, secure sharing passwords and more.

Cons:

Requirement to create a Dashlane account Software heavyweight: a little long installation, and resource consumption (which nevertheless remains reasonable) The additional functions are more gadgets for easy navigation and not security tools.

Verdict

After several days of use of each of these three programs, we classify them into two distinct categories: The strong die-hard password manager (KeePass), isolated in your Internet browsers: less daily practice but theoretically more secure. The easy and secure Internet navigation (LastPass and Dashlane) more practical to automatically connect and benefit from additional functions, their safety relies heavily on the reliability of their extensions built into browsers. These three software are based on the same principle: the adoption of a master password (the most secure possible), to house all of its other passwords (email, social networks, e-commerce, forums, etc. .) and data security by encryption. With the tones of passwords that we need to remember, these software are becoming increasingly essential for many Internet users. KeePass is the one we recommend to those looking for a pure safe, well secured, in which to search its data “manually”. Notice to the bravest surfers! But also the most sensitive to securing their data … For those wishing to improve the security of their access without too much to bother, while surfing quickly, we recommend Dashlane rather than LastPass which is less successful in our view. Beyond this opinion entirely subjective, note that we do not recommend the use of special additional features in Dashlane. For example, storage of credit card data is more risky to our view that the use of certain bank services such as single-use virtual card.

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