Simplicity is an asset. It’s what sells online password managers—they take the hassle out of managing dozens (if not hundreds) of unique, complex logins. You sign up, install a browser extension, and click a few buttons, and the service handles the rest. But online password managers require trusting a third-party with sensitive data. While most are worthy of such faith, it takes just one big slip-up (like LastPass’s epic failure to strongly safeguard its servers and also to fully encrypt all customer data) to confirm everyone’s worst fears.
An offline password manager is really the only way to fully control your logins…yet the most popular of them, KeePass, is not exactly simple. Learning its ins and outs can be a turnoff to all but the very patient, even if you’re reasonably tech savvy.
Fortunately, there’s a streamlined alternative to the official KeePass app: . It’s also open source and free, but with its more modern interface, it’s a far easier program to use. Basic features considered standard for password managers are baked into the software, unlike KeePass. You still need the stomach for maintaining and backing up your entire collection of
