Password Manager: The 3 best cross-platform options

Password managers make your life easier and make it more secure. This way you no longer have to remember the different and complex passwords - just your master password. In this practical tip, we show you the top 3 cross-platform password managers.

3rd place: Avira Password Manager Pro

With its Password Manager, Avira offers a good solution for your passwords.

• You can register quickly and easily on the modern and clear website.
• Immediately after logging in, you can either manually add a password or install the browser extension and have passwords saved automatically in the future.
• When entering new passwords, the Avira Password Manager shows you how long it would take to crack your password. This gives you an overview of how secure your chosen password is.
• Avira Password Manager can be used indefinitely for free, but also offers useful security features for € 24.95 / year.
• This is how you get warnings when one of your accounts has been hacked. It also gives you information about insecure websites to which you are logged in and information about weak and frequently used passwords.
• The password manager is available on every device via the browser. There are also browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Opera.
• Thanks to synchronization, you can also access your passwords on the go from your smartphone and quickly log in to websites. The app is available for Android and iOS.

2nd place: 1Password

1Password by Agile Bits is also one of the best password managers on the market and is considered the manager with the best equipment.

• The manager scores with a chic and clear design and a lot of functions.
• Registering with 1Password is easy and convinces with security features. After determining the master password, you will be given a code that you must enter to log on to other devices.
• Within the web app, you can quickly import passwords from other providers, making it easier to switch to 1Password.
• You can create multiple safes on the dashboard and save passwords separately.
• You can create a password very quickly. When entering, you can also generate a secure password with the desired properties.
• 1Password is only available as a paid subscription and costs € 32 annually.
• The password manager is available in all browsers via the web app. There is also a browser extension for Chrome, apps for Android and iOS, and programs for Mac and Windows.

1st place: LastPass

LastPass is the test winner among password managers in many tests. The free version also offers all the important functions that a password manager should have.

• Registration and setup on the computer is very easy. You are offered to import existing passwords from other programs such as Chrome or Dashlane.
• Passwords can be saved in different categories and are thus clearly arranged.
• Lastpass is available from any browser and also offers extensions for Chrome and Firefox that can automatically save new passwords.
• The apps for iOS and Android are also easy to set up and allow you to easily log on to websites and within apps on your smartphone.
• The paid function offers, among other things, the sharing of passwords for multiple users and options for access in emergency situations.

In the next practical tip, we will show you the three best and most secure tools for generating passwords.

Video tip: Your password manager should have these features