How much do you pay to manage your passwords?

raddevus

I just saw this on the app store for the 1Password app and I'm so stunned that people are paying this much to manage their passwords using 1Password app. Wow! Really shocking. Supposedly millions of people use this app. Snapshot of the prices paid monthly for individual and families for 1Password app[^]. $3.99 a month. $34.99 annually I just cannot imagine having to pay for a subscription to manage my passwords. X|

Ron Anders

ZeR0 or was it zEr0?

raddevus

Me t00. :) 0!

InnerPortal

Well, you're paying for the convenience of having your passwords synced between devices and data storage. So it's more than just managing passwords. I know of a few folks that use the service, and in at least one case they're treating it as an escrow service of sorts (in addition to the usual password management features). 1Password offers an "Emergency Kit" that one can stow away somewhere safe, allowing others to access your account if needed. That said, I bought a standalone license for 1Password on my computer and have been very happy with it. Haven't seen the need for a subscription myself...

PIEBALDconsult

Pfft, sucker.

dan sh

Absolutely nothing. Ever. I have never even used any password manager like apps. I have 3 patterns (not password but password pattern) and one number. In my mind I would choose one pattern and "mentally" salt it with that number. It has just worked for me thus far. On the other hand, I am registered at very few places so it is not much of hassle.

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OriginalGriff

Z3R0 URGNTZ!!!

Obviously.

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Deflinek

Is it shocking for you people use password managers or that they use paid password managers? I'm using 1Password for some time on family plan. It allows me to have unique secure password to everything including services "shared" with my wife (netflix, amazon,...) Sure, I can roll my own solution, but why should I? For $5 per month I don't think it's worth it. I have access to everything on my home rig, work laptop, phone and tablet. And well... I tip more than $5 on single restaurant bill. However if you doubt using password managers at all then I suggest reading this https://www.troyhunt.com/only-secure-password-is-one-you-cant/[^]

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raddevus

Deflinek wrote:

shocking for you people use password managers or that they use paid password managers?

The pay part. I'm very cheap. Its my super power. :laugh: And I especially don't like recurring fees. Using a password manager is a great idea though and its good to keep whole family safe.:thumbsup:

Kirill Illenseer

That's really expensive. I use a password scheme instead, meaning I derive the password from the URL/service name. This way, password management doesn't exist anymore as it's just an algorithm.

Foothill

I have the same package and it is a real boon to have unique passwords for every site and access to my passwords from anywhere. Still haven't gotten the family to use their part of the package but I hope that will change soon.

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raddevus

Kirill Illenseer wrote:

That's really expensive

Yeah, I thought so too. :thumbsup:

kmoorevs

I rolled my own password app many years ago and am quite happy with it...one of my only projects to use SQL CE. Why any developer would pay for such a simple app is beyond me. :laugh:

"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse

raddevus

kmoorevs wrote:

I rolled my own password app many years ago and am quite happy with it

Me too. I wrote a CP article and made all source available as Open Source via Github too. Users Hate Passwords (We're All Users): Never Memorize a Password Again[^] Free is better.

adudley

me too, exactly the same situation. Infact, I also use it to share passwords with the accountant etc. You can get a fixed fee product. However, think about the business model.... I want my passwords to be safe forever.... so therefor I should pay for the upkeep of that. one off cost model... I want my passwords to be safe today... pay today... hope forever that there is never a problem!

adudley

I think you guys have missed the point, I'm happy to pay them.. so far I use ios App on 2 iphones Google chrome extension Windows Desktop App Android app (for accountant).... $5/month is a complete bargain compared to the development cost of that...

jmussetter

KeePass and KeePass Mobile = Free Password DB stored in Dropbox Folder and synced between all devices = Free ...Nobody else controlling or having my collection of passwords = Priceless! With all the hooplah around encryption backdoors, companies working with 3-letter agencies, and cloud companies keeping access to supposed "encrypted" content of thier customers, I'd rather my passwords be encrypted locally, and then synced rather than trust that the companies running the servers can't access the data. The fact it's a free solution to the problem is icing on the cake.

glennPattonWork3

Whats wrong with a Post It (in the Log book for extra security :laugh: )?? Seriously, I dread to think what would happen if someone hacked a password safe.

Nelson Kosta Souto

Zero.

NKS

raddevus

The exact price that I expect to pay too. :)