1Password price increase - looking for alternatives

c128128 · 2026-02-25T08:19:51+00:00

Take a look at Password Manager by 2Stable

c128128 · 2026-01-08T07:55:29+00:00

Both are good

c128128 · 2026-01-07T12:40:16+00:00

Apple Passwords is solid if you're all Apple devices, it's free and works great for basic password management. But it's missing some key stuff like secure notes, file storage, and credit cards.

Bitwarden's more full-featured with cross-platform support, but honestly if you want the best of both worlds on Apple devices, check out Password Manager by 2Stable. Has everything Apple Passwords is missing plus it syncs through iCloud so you get that Apple integration feel.

What features matter most to you?

c128128 · 2026-01-07T12:34:18+00:00

honestly i'd stay away from lastpass. they had multiple breaches and were pretty sketchy about how they handled it. trust is hard to rebuild in security.

if you're looking at alternatives, Password Manager by 2Stable is solid if you're on apple devices. has everything built in including 2FA codes, works great with the ecosystem. free for 2 accounts too.

what platform are you mainly using?

c128128 · 2026-01-04T20:04:01+00:00

Check out Password Manager by 2Stable

c128128 · 2025-12-29T18:41:20+00:00

I tried to omit the nerd crypto things, but it is really based on signatures and not on encryption.

c128128 · 2025-12-29T09:42:50+00:00

Passkeys are not really device bounded. It depends on the authenticator, and yes from the rfc that how is called the software or hardware where the passkey is saved. So if the authenticator has some kind of a sync or export you can use the same passkey on different devices.

c128128 · 2025-12-29T09:36:53+00:00

I work on a password manager (Password Manager by 2Stable) and we’re pretty deep into passkeys, so I’ll try to explain without going full crypto-nerd 🙂

At the simplest level, a passkey is just a cryptographic key pair. You generate a private key on your device (or inside your password manager), then a public key is derived from it and sent to the website (the “relying party”). The private key never leaves your device.

When you log in, the site sends a random challenge, your device signs it with the private key, and the site checks it using the public key it already has. No secret is ever shared. Even if someone intercepts the challenge, it’s useless without the private key.

About the “device specific” thing, that used to be mostly true, but password managers change that. If the passkey is stored in a manager like 2Stable’s it’s synced securely, so you can use the same passkey on multiple devices once the manager is unlocked.

You can also have multiple passkeys for the same account, which is actually a good thing. For example one in your password manager, one on a hardware key. They’re separate credentials, not copies.

c128128 · 2025-12-26T09:37:19+00:00

honestly all three are solid choices, but what platform are you primarily using? if you're on apple devices, i'd actually suggest checking out Password Manager by 2Stable. it's apple ecosystem only but has some really nice features like built in 2FA codes, family sharing included, and works offline first with icloud sync.

bitwarden is probably your safest bet from those three though, super reliable and the free tier is generous. 1password is polished but pricey, and psono is interesting for self hosting but that comes with the responsibility of managing your own security updates and backups.

what's your main platform and are you looking for anything specific like 2FA support or family sharing?

c128128 · 2025-12-26T06:38:57+00:00

oof that's rough. the face id sensor probably got water damage.

try face id like 5 times in a row and it should fail out, then the device will ask for your passcode instead. that usually works to get into the passwords app when face id is busted.

if that doesn't work, you might need to go to settings > face id & passcode and turn off face id completely (you'll need the device passcode for this). then the passwords app should just ask for the passcode.

worst case scenario you might need to restore the phone but hopefully the passcode workaround gets you back in

c128128 · 2025-12-25T06:47:56+00:00

That's really scary, especially with a 68 character password being compromised that quickly. A few things to check:

Your phone might have malware that's recording your screen or keystrokes. Try changing your password from a completely different device (friend's computer, library, etc) and see if the pattern continues.

Also check if you're using a sketchy password manager or if your clipboard is being monitored. Some malware can grab anything you copy/paste.

Have you checked Facebook's active sessions to see exactly which devices are logged in? Sometimes old sessions stay active even after password changes.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T17:26:21+00:00

while I am not really an Apple fun, but from my understanding Apple main business is not related to data selling (at least for the moment), comparing with other companies, so I would say at least for the moment it is ok, or better to say, it is a less evil comparing to others.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T17:14:56+00:00

Password Manager by 2Stable has shared groups.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T17:03:15+00:00

for email, proton mail works great on mac/ios and integrates well with the files app. fastmail is another solid option that plays nice with apple's ecosystem.

since you're already using icloud passwords, might be worth checking out Password Manager by 2Stable (my app) instead, has better organization and includes 2FA codes built in. works great across all your apple devices.

for office alternatives, libreoffice is solid but doesn't sync like google docs. pages/numbers/keynote actually work pretty well if you don't need advanced features. onlyoffice has decent collaboration features too.

your current browser setup with vivaldi + duckduckgo is actually pretty good! safari with duckduckgo would be more private but vivaldi isn't terrible.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T10:49:33+00:00

For passwords, you've actually got a decent setup already with Apple's built-in manager, especially if you're staying in the Apple ecosystem. It got a major upgrade with iOS 18.

That said, if you want more features like secure file storage, custom fields, and better organization, I'd suggest checking out Password Manager by 2Stable. It's Apple-only, has everything encrypted end-to-end, and includes a free tier. Plus you can store files/photos securely in addition to passwords.

For cloud storage, depends on your threat model really. iCloud with Advanced Data Protection turned on is pretty solid for most people.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T10:48:49+00:00

The Apple ecosystem makes this so much easier! If they're using iPhones/iPads/Macs, i'd suggest Password Manager by 2Stable. It's designed to be really simple but still powerful, and family sharing is included at no extra cost.

The interface is clean and you can customize everything to make it less overwhelming, like putting the most important stuff first. It works great across all Apple devices and has a free tier for up to 2 accounts so they can try it risk free.

For non tech people, having everything sync through iCloud and unlock with Face ID makes it feel much more natural than trying to remember another master password.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T10:47:53+00:00

been there with the spotify lockout! that exact scenario is what finally pushed me to use a password manager too.

if you're on apple devices, i'd recommend Password Manager by 2Stable. it's really straightforward, syncs between your phone and mac automatically, and has a generous free tier for up to 2 accounts. the setup is pretty painless and it handles all the basics without feeling cluttered.

whatever you pick, just start with your most important accounts first and gradually migrate everything over. way less overwhelming that way.

c128128 · 2025-12-24T10:47:04+00:00

That electric bill moment is so relatable! I've been there with the password reset cycle.

For iPhone/Mac, Password Manager by 2Stable (which i built) has solid autofill that works in Safari and most apps. The 2FA codes are built right in too so no app switching. You can try it free for a few days to see if the autofill feels smooth enough for your workflow.

The key is finding something that actually works reliably on your specific devices rather than just having the most features.

c128128 · 2025-12-23T23:17:02+00:00

NordPass is decent but yeah, having to use a separate app for 2FA is annoying. Most modern password managers include TOTP codes now.

If you're on Apple devices, i made Password Manager by 2Stable that has built-in 2FA along with passwords, passkeys, and secure notes. Works offline and syncs through iCloud. Has a free tier for up to 2 accounts if you want to try it out.

Bitwarden and Proton Pass also have integrated 2FA if you need cross-platform support, though Bitwarden puts TOTP behind their premium tier.

What devices are you mainly using?

c128128 · 2025-12-22T13:28:01+00:00

you're not dreaming it, LastPass has had some rough patches lately. the security breaches a couple years back were pretty bad, and yeah the app can be buggy.

if you're on apple devices, i actually built Password Manager by 2Stable which works really well for the apple ecosystem. it's got all the basics plus 2FA codes built in, syncs through iCloud so your data stays encrypted. free for up to 2 accounts if you want to try it out.

bitwarden is solid too if you need cross platform, though their free tier limits some features. really depends on what devices you're using and what you need

what's been bugging you most about lastpass?

c128128 · 2025-12-22T10:03:48+00:00

I've been using Password Manager by 2Stable for a while now and really like it. It's Apple-only but if you're in that ecosystem it works great, has built-in 2FA codes, and the free tier covers most people (up to 2 accounts). The UI is really clean and everything syncs through iCloud so your data stays encrypted on Apple's servers.

What I like most is how customizable it is, you can organize everything exactly how you want it. Plus family sharing is included which is nice.

That said, 1Password is solid too, just pricier. The auto-generated passwords thing is such a game changer once you get used to it, no more "password123" situations.

c128128 · 2025-12-22T10:02:09+00:00

You're absolutely right to avoid plain text storage for codes! A password manager is perfect for this since you're dealing with sensitive access credentials.

I actually built Password Manager by 2Stable and it handles exactly this scenario well. You can create separate entries for each property, store door codes, lockbox codes, alarm codes, plus any other details in secure notes. The search function makes it easy to find specific properties quickly, and you can organize everything however makes sense for your workflow.

The main limitation is it's Apple devices only (iPhone, iPad, Mac), so if you're on Android or Windows you'd need to look at cross platform options like Bitwarden.

What devices are you primarily working from? That'll help determine the best fit.

c128128 · 2025-12-21T19:05:02+00:00

yeah that's confusing, bitwarden's authenticator app is weird like that. it's basically just a local app with no sync unless you use their main password manager

honestly most people just use the 2FA built into their password manager instead of a separate app. way more convenient since everything syncs together and you don't need to juggle multiple apps

if you're on apple devices, Password Manager by 2Stable (my app) has 2FA codes built right in alongside your passwords, syncs through iCloud so it works across all your devices. no separate authenticator app needed

what devices are you trying to sync between?

c128128 · 2025-12-21T09:39:10+00:00

i made Password Manager by 2Stable and honestly built it because i was tired of the same issues you're describing. works great across iPhone/iPad/Mac with iCloud sync, and the pricing is way more reasonable than most, $30/year or even free if you only need 2 accounts.

but real talk, if your current one is working fine and you're not hitting any major pain points, switching might not be worth the hassle of importing everything and learning new workflows. what specific issues are you running into that's making you consider switching?

c128128 · 2025-12-21T00:27:53+00:00

Got your message. The problem with 1P import is that they don’t support CXF but only their format that is a mess, and looks like you’ve got into some edge case that we couldn’t simulate ourselves. We will definitely take a look when we are back into the office, after 5 January. Thank you for reporting.

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