Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#1

Post by Spooky23 » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 4:59 AM UTC

Going to be starting a new project where we need to maintain some passwords or other secrets.

In the past I've used keepassx and enterprise apps like secret server. Don't have the budget for commercial apps, and I've been told that keepass formats aren't aging well.

Online solutions like lasts ads won't work. OSX support is a must, other platforms a plus. Any suggestions?

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#2

Post by kobayashi » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 5:47 AM UTC

1Password. Besides personal positive experience, I've never heard a bad word about it. Solid piece of software.

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#3

Post by SyneRyder » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 5:54 AM UTC

I've been relatively happy with SplashID, and while they're pushing their online cloud offering, you can also use it offline or synchronize just on your local network. (Looks like the version without sync is entirely free.) Works on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and I've been using it since the Palm OS days.

https://splashid.com

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#4

Post by emilburzo » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 6:01 AM UTC

What do you mean by keepass formats aren't aging well?

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#5

Post by infiniteseeker » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 6:15 AM UTC

Pass... https://www.passwordstore.org/

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#6

Post by codenhagen » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 1:25 PM UTC

infiniteseeker wrote: post #5

Pass... https://www.passwordstore.org/

How well does it work with iOS/Android (I know OP didn't ask about mobile apps, but I'm curious)? The page says that there are apps available, but those seem to be the kind of apps that are a pain to install.

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#7

Post by codenhagen » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 1:47 PM UTC

iCloud Keychain can be used offline (although it doesn't work with other platforms). https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#8

Post by phobius » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 2:44 PM UTC

kobayashi wrote: post #2

1Password. Besides personal positive experience, I've never heard a bad word about it. Solid piece of software.

There was a brief report of metadata being stored in the plain: https://myers.io/2015/10/22/1password-leaks-your-data/

There's a rebuttal from AgileBits: https://blog.agilebits.com/2015/10/19/when-a-leak-isnt-a-lea...

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#9

Post by auxym » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 5:14 PM UTC

codenhagen wrote: post #6

infiniteseeker wrote: post #5

Pass... https://www.passwordstore.org/

How well does it work with iOS/Android (I know OP didn't ask about mobile apps, but I'm curious)? The page says that there are apps available, but those seem to be the kind of apps that are a pain to install.

I tried the (or one) android app and it was fairly good, though I'm back with keepass ATM as it ultimately has the best cross-platform support (windows).

Re: Ask HN: Best offline password manager

#10

Post by codegeek » Sun, Apr 24, 2016, 5:56 PM UTC

whats your issue with keepassx ? Genuine question. I use it and it works well for a free app.