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17 Feb 2021, 04:25 PM | #1 | |
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LastPass free users now stuck with a tough choice
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17 Feb 2021, 08:45 PM | #2 |
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I've been using Bitwarden for several years and like it. The free version is quite good, but I do pay $10 per year for the Premium version which adds a few features. I moved away from LastPass a long time ago.
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17 Feb 2021, 10:24 PM | #3 |
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Wow, that will put a crimp on LastPass free users I suspect.
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18 Feb 2021, 04:59 AM | #4 |
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I have used SplashID password manager for many years. I upgraded to a lifetime account in 2013 (7.5 years ago) for US $30. If I had paid $3/month for 7.5 years, I would have spent $270 over that interval. So the SplashData lifetime SplashID account has been a good investment for me! I use it every day across multiple PC's, iOS devices, and an Android device. I can also access my many saved records using a web browser.
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18 Feb 2021, 10:59 AM | #5 |
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Looks like I just became a paying member of LastPass.
Well, as they say nothing free truly lasts forever. I had a feeling this day would come. I've been using LastPass for many years and I'm not gonna change now to save a few bucks. So, I'm in...... |
18 Feb 2021, 02:46 PM | #6 |
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18 Feb 2021, 08:25 PM | #7 |
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Personally, there are just too many good alternatives to LastPass to make me feel that paying a subscription of $3 a month is worth it. I currently use Bitwarden Premium which is $10 per year, but I could do just fine with the free version. But, I've used KeyPass in the past and it is open source and completely free, and would be perfectly fine too. I really, really hate subscriptions and will only use them for mission-critical things. But, on the other hand, your mission-critical items may vary.
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18 Feb 2021, 08:57 PM | #8 |
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I've been using Enpass for a few years, but have recently rediscovered KeepassXC, their browser extensions seem to have improved and are easy to use, plus I can store my database in the online file storage of one of my e-mail providers.
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18 Feb 2021, 10:13 PM | #9 | |
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I realize there are wonderful free alternatives, and I've tried a few "but", always go back to LastPass. I just found it easier to use. Probably just me? I actually felt a little guilty using their free service since it was so good but that feeling soon went away. LOL!!! Anyways, I'm not a paid spokesman for LastPass, just a satisfied customer, "but"....... |
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18 Feb 2021, 11:21 PM | #10 |
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19 Feb 2021, 12:03 AM | #11 |
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19 Feb 2021, 12:28 AM | #12 |
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You are forgiven .....
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17 Mar 2021, 03:40 AM | #13 |
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I've been using KeePass for years now. It's free, but I think you can donate.
There is more in there than one could ever need. It's got a lot of bells and whistles if you want to dig in. One thing I love about it is there are a lot of plugins (for your special needs!). I use one called KeeTheme and it's a dark mode theme. It works well and is regularly updated. It's necessary that I use dark themes and dark mode everywhere now. If KeePass didn't have it, I could not use it. I also love that you can sync via webdav. I have the app on two devices and on my computer. I haven't had any syncing issues since I started using it, nor loss of data. I don't know that there's a reason to pay when there are free tools to which you can donate whenever you feel like donating in whatever amount. When I saw this article originally and also people fussing on Reddit about the changes with LastPass, I think they must not know much about KeePass. |
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I think the UI is browser based, so modifying the display wouldn't be trouble for me, but then my morals kicked in and I made another donation (first one this year!) to Dominik and I will continue to use his KeePass program. - Bruce Last edited by somdcomputerguy : 17 Mar 2021 at 04:46 AM. |
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I'm a loudmouth when it comes to dark mode. If an app won't implement dark mode in the free version, I stop trying it immediately, and I let the dev know why, very openly and loudly! I'm not the only one who has eye issues, and dark mode is a necessity, not a "cool option luxury". I actually was the one who was the big mouth who mentioned on their forum about needing a dark theme for KeePass. The dev of KeeTheme told me much later that my post was why he developed it. It's really important to know that not everyone can tolerate a glaring white background. If they care, they'll do something about it. KeePass folks cared abut my eyes and yours, so I tout it as much as possible. |
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