While storing passwords in your browsers may be convenient, it can also be very dangerous as anyone who gains access to your device can easily get ahold of your passwords too. Cybercriminals can gain remote access to your device through malware and other types of cyber attacks, and there’s also the danger of someone stealing your device.
But when you use a password manager like 1Password or Dashlane all of your passwords are encrypted on the device level using 256-bit AES encryption (the same type of encryption used by banks and militaries), and no one can access your passwords without a master password. All of the top password managers have zero-knowledge policies, meaning that no one — not even their technical staff — knows your master password.
Additionally, when you use a dedicated password manager, you can sync your passwords across all browsers and operating systems, so all of your passwords are readily available to you whenever you need them. Plus, standalone password managers come with tons of extra features that browser-based password managers lack, including password sharing, password security auditing, data breach monitoring, and emergency access.