LastPass sold. But there are alternatives

Services for the storage of passwords included in the arsenal of tools each advanced internet user. The most popular of these is LastPass, but just yesterday came news of its sale of LogMeIn. although developers in his blog swear that LastPass work model remains unchanged from the new owners can expect all. We would therefore like to offer you several alternative password storage options.

Password Manager in a browser

The first and easiest option is a standard Chrome password manager, Firefox, Opera or Vivaldi. Virtually all modern browsers are able to store and automatically insert the correct fields in the user names and passwords. Yes, this option can not be called very functional, since there is missing some advanced features, like the reliable generator of combinations and protected notes. But you can use for free, and there is a synchronization between different devices that works, of course, only if you always use the same browser.

+ Easy, accessible, free of charge. Synchronization between different devices.
- Low functionality and welfare.

1Password

1Password there are more than eight years, but has always remained in the shadow of LastPass because of the rather high cost. He is able to store passwords, credit cards, software licenses and other sensitive information in a secure virtual store. This repository may be located on a remote server or local device. It has the ability to sync via Wi-Fi, Apple iCloud or Dropbox. Particular attention is paid to developers of security and encryption algorithms, so that this service has not been seen in high-profile scandals.

+ Reliability, cross-platform functionality, synchronization.
- The high price.

KeePass

If you are looking for a free solution and are not afraid of difficulties, then be sure to try KeePass. It is a fully open source project created by independent developers. It has a huge number of possibilities thanks to a whole arsenal of different add-ons, plug-ins and additional tools. However instead will accept the typical drawbacks of free software in the form of development of high complexity and instability of some elements.

Established in KeePass Password Database is stored in a single file that can be placed on your hard disk or in any cloud service. In the latter case it is possible to realize the synchronization of data between different devices. There are plug-ins for popular browsers which, with varying degrees of success provide a substitution of logins and passwords to the desired page. In addition, KeePass can use and on mobile devices.

+ Free, functionality, welfare.
- Solution for geeks who will be able to pick up and properly configure all the required components.

Dashlane

This password storage service appeared relatively recently, but has already show themselves on the positive side. Dashlane a very pleasant appearance, functionality, and ease of use. A password is stored in the cloud is encrypted, there is synchronization between the clients for various platforms (Mac, PC, iOS and Android). Among the advanced features necessary to provide automatic form filling, password generator, the ability to change passwords in one click and convenient tools for online shopping. But all this splendor is tarnished for you if you want to use to synchronize data between different devices. To do this you have to buy an annual subscription cost of 39.99 dollars that you will agree, a lot.

+ Appearance, reliable, cross-platform, digital wallet.
- The high cost, lack of local storage of passwords.

And what will you choose a password manager, LastPass if you still will have to pay?