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1Password vs BitWarden (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by schmurnan@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Just wondered what people are using for their password management.

I’m currently using 1Password on a family subscription for both password management and 2FA (and then Authy for the 1Password 2FA). But I’m seeing a lot more posters — particularly since joining Lemmy — championing BitWarden (either cloud or self hosted) and Raivo OTP as a cheaper, almost-as-functional alternative.

So is it worth the switch? Will I lose out on anything by doing so?

I’m currently running BitWarden with a free account to see if I can live with it. But I must admit, 1Password is a staple app for me and one that I would say is priceless to my workflow and setup.

Just interested in your thoughts and trying to stimulate conversation!

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[–] schmurnan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (13 children)

Thanks. I’m tech savvy so that’s not a problem. Just always used 1Password based on recommendations. More than happy to go open source, and 1Password 8 feels like a step backwards from 1Password 7.

[–] sennmood@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (10 children)

Just out of curiosity, why exactly is it a step back? I've heard this comment several times but, having only used 1Password 8 (which I quite like), I have nothing to compare it to.

[–] schmurnan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Because it’s now an Electron app on macOS and — in my personal view — Electron apps suck. Much prefer native apps.

Functionality-wise it’s the same, but just doesn’t feel as nice to use, if that makes sense.

[–] invisibit@infosec.pub 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Bitwarden’s desktop app is also electron, just a heads up

[–] schmurnan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good to know, thanks!

[–] asap@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

If it helps, I've been using Bitwarden since 2019 and never installed the desktop app. Can't imagine what you'd need it for.

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