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I know what 1Password is but haven't used it. Are there advantages of using it over Apple's built in keychain? Would appreciate if someone who has used/uses 1

I know what 1Password is but haven't used it. Are there advantages of using it over Apple's built in keychain? Would appreciate if someone who has used/uses 1Password could comment on this.

monocularvision 5y ago
For me the most important features are 1. Family support and 2. Cross platform (see #1… we have some Windows machines in the family) If it were just me, the iCloud stuff would probably be enough.
cpuguy83 5y ago
Not tied to Apple. I don't think Keychain (up to but not including iOS 15 beta) supports OTP. On macOS, not much other than Safari seems to use it, I think?
xondono 5y ago
-Multiplaform support -Password sharing There’s some nice “sanity checks” on all passwords, manual or generated, like reused password warnings and by default it checks your logins at haveibeenpwned, which is a nice to have.
horsemans 5y ago
It has a built in 2FA generator. It supports many more kinds of secure data than passwords and credit cards. It has specific entry types for bank accounts, passports, reward programs, software licenses, and so on. It also has lots of built in analysis tools for determining: - which of your passwords are reused, weak, or present in online password dumps - what websites can have 2FA enabled on them As well as the ability to store entire documents in vaults. Been using 1Password since 2008 and it's the only software of its kind I recommend to anyone on any platform.
ChrisMarshallNY 5y ago
I like it for a number of reasons (other wallet apps can meet these bars, as well): 1) It is very cross-platform. It works on iOS, Android, MacOS, and Windows. I believe that it is also Linux-ready. 2) It has the ability to sequester groups of passwords into "vaults," that can then be assigned in different configurations, for different accounts. This way, the Treasurer gets the banking login, and whatnot, but the Webmaster never sees them, and Treasurer never sees the CP login. 3) It seems to support a whole bunch of TFA. 4) It syncs over everything, and helps to enforce password hygiene.
aborsy 5y ago
Keychain is not quite a password manager. It has a field for user name and password, both mandatory. A password manager offers a lot more, including a field for notes or credit card numbers.
- LgWoodenBadger 5y ago
  FWIW, Keychain Access supports secure notes as well.

I know what 1Password is but haven't used it. Are there advantages of using it over Apple's built in keychain? Would appreciate if someone who has used/uses 1Password could comment on this.

monocularvision 5y ago

For me the most important features are 1. Family support and 2. Cross platform (see #1… we have some Windows machines in the family) If it were just me, the iCloud stuff would probably be enough.

cpuguy83 5y ago

Not tied to Apple. I don't think Keychain (up to but not including iOS 15 beta) supports OTP. On macOS, not much other than Safari seems to use it, I think?

xondono 5y ago

-Multiplaform support -Password sharing There’s some nice “sanity checks” on all passwords, manual or generated, like reused password warnings and by default it checks your logins at haveibeenpwned, which is a nice to have.

horsemans 5y ago

It has a built in 2FA generator. It supports many more kinds of secure data than passwords and credit cards. It has specific entry types for bank accounts, passports, reward programs, software licenses, and so on. It also has lots of built in analysis tools for determining: - which of your passwords are reused, weak, or present in online password dumps - what websites can have 2FA enabled on them As well as the ability to store entire documents in vaults. Been using 1Password since 2008 and it's the only software of its kind I recommend to anyone on any platform.

ChrisMarshallNY 5y ago

I like it for a number of reasons (other wallet apps can meet these bars, as well): 1) It is very cross-platform. It works on iOS, Android, MacOS, and Windows. I believe that it is also Linux-ready. 2) It has the ability to sequester groups of passwords into "vaults," that can then be assigned in different configurations, for different accounts. This way, the Treasurer gets the banking login, and whatnot, but the Webmaster never sees them, and Treasurer never sees the CP login. 3) It seems to support a whole bunch of TFA. 4) It syncs over everything, and helps to enforce password hygiene.

aborsy 5y ago

Keychain is not quite a password manager. It has a field for user name and password, both mandatory. A password manager offers a lot more, including a field for notes or credit card numbers.

LgWoodenBadger 5y ago
FWIW, Keychain Access supports secure notes as well.