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1Password Extension to be Deprecated in July

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1Password is deprecating its browser extension in July. I can't upgrade to version 8 because I am using an older OS. Nor do I like their subscription model. This means I must migrate my passwords to a different program.

I guess I don't need a browser extension. I could cut and paste the password into a site when I need to. Tedious, of course.
It isn't that I don't mind paying for a product. It's that I want to keep my password vault local and secure on my computer, not broadcast over the internet to the cloud or some company's server. I realize I have some work ahead of me, but to me the privacy is more important the convenience of a browser extension.

Would anyone care to make a list of possible password managers that keep my vault local?
There's KeepassX and KeepassXC, but I don't know anything about them or any alternatives.
 
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Well, I don't believe in guarantees, but I would rather keep my passwords on my computer and not on some company's server.

Do Bitwarden and Enpass allow you to keep your vault local? Or you do have to create some kind of account, use their web site, etc, where they keep your password vault? I was under the impression that Bitwarden and Enpass are both internet connected.
 
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countermoon said:
Well, I don't believe in guarantees, but I would rather keep my passwords on my computer and not on some company's server.

Do Bitwarden and Enpass allow you to keep your vault local? Or you do have to create some kind of account, use their web site, etc, where they keep your password vault? I was under the impression that Bitwarden and Enpass are both internet connected.
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Enpass keeps the encrypted password file on the computer you are using.
 
I've just replaced 1Password with Strongbox as I didn't want to be forced into a sub. Also, as I wanted to have a choice if to keep things local or not. Quite happy with the move.
 
countermoon said:
Well, I don't believe in guarantees, but I would rather keep my passwords on my computer and not on some company's server.

Do Bitwarden and Enpass allow you to keep your vault local? Or you do have to create some kind of account, use their web site, etc, where they keep your password vault? I was under the impression that Bitwarden and Enpass are both internet connected.
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Bitwarden allows you to self-host your vault. https://bitwarden.com/help/self-host-an-organization/
 
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I'm a 1Password user. I wasn't a fan of the subscription idea at first but if you think about it. A subsciption helps them keep developing, you get access to your vaults everywhere and all the latest versions of their apps on all devices.

The main app being Electron also worried me but as time has gone on, it's seriously not an issue. The app is smooth, sleek, responsive and integrates Mac or Windows features as well as a native app does.

Their security whitepaper also satisfies me security wise. My vaults are only decrypted locally on my device.
 
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It looks like the 1password Safari extension will not be sunsetted at the same time as the other browsers. There is no definite time frame as to how long it will continue to work on Safari. This is good news for me, as I use Safari as my main browser.
 
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I agree with @rctneil - my day job is information security. It is a constant struggle between security & convenience. I have been using 1Password since 2008. I don't think anyone is a "fan" of the subscription model, but it has its place for certain software.

In this case, the ability for me to have 700+ completely different passwords, with constant breach assessment, and 2FA enabling reminders for when services add that feature outweighs the concern I have with storing those passwords on someone else's server. We store so much on "someone else's server". Let's say you utilize Proton Mail because you don't want Google reading all your email. It's still just sitting on someone else's server.

All that for $35 a year or whatever I am currently locked into since I've been a user for so long, is genuinely worth it in my mind. Not to say you cannot determine that isn't worth it, but just giving a bit of perspective if you're on the fence.

Cheers and good luck!

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I'm a 1Password user. I wasn't a fan of the subscription idea at first but if you think about it. A subsciption helps them keep developing, you get access to your vaults everywhere and all the latest versions of their apps on all devices.

The main app being Electron also worried me but as time has gone on, it's seriously not an issue. The app is smooth, sleek, responsive and integrates Mac or Windows features as well as a native app does.

Their security whitepaper also satisfies me security wise. My vaults are only decrypted locally on my device.
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I’ve heard decent things about DASHLANE, but just off hand.

I’m on v7 as well of 1Password and I have never used the extension. I also cut n paste.

Can you get over the extension? I don’t know your workflow ✌️
 
The following password managers allow you to keep your vault local:

Bitwarden
Codebook
Enpass
eWallet
Minimalist
mSecure
RoboForm
SafeInCloud
Secrets
Sticky Password
Strongbox


The following password managers do not allow you to keep your vault local:

1Password
Dashlane
Keeper
LastPass
NordPass
Passwarden
Password Boss
Zoho Vault


Note: These are just those that I know about, as I am sure there are more.

I use Codebook, and highly recommend it.
 
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Passwords are one of the most critical data I have. Paying a yearly subscription fee is a price I willingly pay for secure access to my password list across multiple devices. Apple’s solution is close but they don’t do Windows, Linux and alternative browsers on MacOS. Even with recent improvements they still don’t allow me to completely store other secure info in their password manager.
 
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