Top 5 Password managers for Mac
Tags: security, mac, password, tooling
Published: 2021-06-23 05:56:59

The first thing I install is a password manager on every new device. I have so many accounts I want to keep safe and secure. The only way to do this is a good password manager.

Today's article will walk you through my top 5 password managers for Mac.

> TL;DR: I'm currently using [1Password](https://1password.com/) as my password manager. It has an excellent user experience.

## Why a password manager?

You might wonder why you should use a password manager, and I've written down some advantages that are trademarks of every password manager.

- Safely store passwords and notes in a vault
- Generate safe passwords on the fly
- Watch passwords, keep track of leaked passwords

## 1 1Password

I'm currently using 1Password as my password manager for Mac and iPhone. To me, it has a lot of awesome features like:

![1Password for Mac](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1624082068832/lEJiQ7TsD.png)

- Family account and vault
- Travel mode (remove accounts for x time)
- Two-factor for certain websites
- Apps for all browsers and devices

1Password is a paid application and starts at \$2.99 per month.

[Check out 1Password](https://1password.com/)

## 2 LastPass

At the company, we are using LastPass, and it's a good second choice for me personally as well.
It's less focused on UX to me, as it can be annoying to find a password on the fly.
But some really good features are:

![LastPass for Mac](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1624082362284/hk05bEwiR.png)

- Local Encryption
- Great team management
- Emergency backup
- Apps for all browsers and devices
- Dark web monitoring

LastPass has a free mode, so great option to start with.

[View LastPass for Mac](https://www.lastpass.com/)

## 3 Dashlane

Dashlane is a super popular free-tiered option as your new password manager.
The app is very good at analyzing current password strengths and advice on upgrades. You can even set up a VPN to keep your online activities safe.
It also has the following features:

![Dashlane for Mac](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1624082656875/TMgtbPiqB.jpeg)

- Auto logins
- Alert for account breaches
- Emergency contact mode
- VPN wifi protection
- U2F authentication

[Get Dashlane for Mac](https://www.dashlane.com/)

## 4 Bitwarden

This free option has unlimited storage, which is unheard of for these kinds of systems.
Premium will come with even more advantages like:

![Bitwarden for Mac](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1624082876409/nLgLyZXNl.png)

- Family plan
- Password analysis
- Secure file sharing
- Open-source

[Get bitwarden now](https://bitwarden.com/)

## 5 Keeper

And the last option is keeper, which comes as a fair prices option.
Very focusses on breach detection so you won't get held with ransomware attacks.
It comes with a lot of cool features that include:

![Keeper for Mac](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1624083138465/_J5RrVM7_.png)

- BreachWatch, alert for breaches
- Encrypted private messenger
- Import existing passwords
- Password sharing

[Try out Keeper](https://www.keepersecurity.com/)

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