A Practical Software Directory for Solo Builders
Creating strong passwords and keeping track of your logins
Using a different password for every account helps limit the damage if one is exposed. A password manager keeps those logins together so you do not have to remember them all.
Tools in this category will help you to...
Generate passwords, organise account details and fill in logins across websites and apps. Some also store passkeys, secure notes and payment details. Free plans can cover everyday use, while paid business plans add shared vaults and controls for managing a team's access.
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1Password stores passwords, passkeys, payment details and secure notes in encrypted vaults. Generate a different password for each account, save and autofill logins across your devices, and share selected items without sending passwords in ordinary messages. Its Watchtower feature highlights weak, reused or compromised credentials that may need attention. Individual and family subscriptions are available, while separate team and business plans add shared vaults and administration controls. There is no ongoing free plan, but a 14-day free trial is available without card details. Check the renewal price when comparing introductory offers.
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Bitwarden is an open-source password manager for storing passwords, passkeys, secure notes and payment details. Its ongoing free account includes unlimited passwords and access across unlimited devices, using browser extensions, mobile apps and desktop software. Generate strong passwords, autofill logins and import details from another password manager or browser. A free organisation also allows sharing with one other person. Paid Premium adds features such as an integrated verification-code generator, file attachments and emergency access. Separate business subscriptions provide shared collections, activity records and central management when several people need access to company accounts.
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Keeper helps you generate, organise and autofill passwords and passkeys in an encrypted vault. Use folders to arrange account details and, with a paid plan, synchronise them across devices and share selected records. Its ongoing free version is limited to ten records on one mobile device, so it offers much less room than the paid service. A 30-day free trial is available without card details. Personal and family subscriptions cover individual use, while business plans add team management and access controls. Dark web monitoring and additional file storage are available separately or through selected bundles.
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Proton Pass stores passwords, passkeys, payment details and notes, with browser extensions and apps for computers and mobile devices. Its ongoing free plan includes unlimited logins, synchronisation across unlimited devices, a password generator and alerts for weak or reused passwords. It also includes ten email aliases: alternative addresses that forward messages to your inbox, helping you avoid giving every website your main address. Paid plans add unlimited aliases, an integrated verification-code generator, dark web monitoring and additional sharing features. Separate business plans provide administration and access controls for teams. A free account requires no card details.
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RoboForm combines password management with form filling, helping you save logins and complete repeated details such as names, addresses and payment information. Generate strong passwords, organise saved accounts and check for weak, duplicated or compromised credentials. Its free plan stores unlimited passwords on one device, making it an option for someone working mainly from one computer. Paid Premium adds access across unlimited devices, sharing and emergency access for trusted contacts. Family and business subscriptions are also available, with the business service providing central administration and shared access for staff. Check renewal prices when comparing discounted annual subscriptions.
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