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I just saw this on the app store for the 1Password app and I'm so stunned that people are paying this much to manage their passwords using 1Password app. Wow! Really shocking. Supposedly millions of people use this app.
Snapshot of the prices paid monthly for individual and families for 1Password app[^].
$3.99 a month.
$34.99 annually
I just cannot imagine having to pay for a subscription to manage my passwords. 
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Me t00. 
0!
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Z3R0 URGNTZ!!! Obviously.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Well, you're paying for the convenience of having your passwords synced between devices and data storage. So it's more than just managing passwords.
I know of a few folks that use the service, and in at least one case they're treating it as an escrow service of sorts (in addition to the usual password management features). 1Password offers an "Emergency Kit" that one can stow away somewhere safe, allowing others to access your account if needed.
That said, I bought a standalone license for 1Password on my computer and have been very happy with it. Haven't seen the need for a subscription myself...
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Absolutely nothing. Ever. I have never even used any password manager like apps. I have 3 patterns (not password but password pattern) and one number. In my mind I would choose one pattern and "mentally" salt it with that number. It has just worked for me thus far.
On the other hand, I am registered at very few places so it is not much of hassle.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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Is it shocking for you people use password managers or that they use paid password managers?
I'm using 1Password for some time on family plan. It allows me to have unique secure password to everything including services "shared" with my wife (netflix, amazon,...)
Sure, I can roll my own solution, but why should I? For $5 per month I don't think it's worth it. I have access to everything on my home rig, work laptop, phone and tablet. And well... I tip more than $5 on single restaurant bill.
However if you doubt using password managers at all then I suggest reading this https://www.troyhunt.com/only-secure-password-is-one-you-cant/[^]
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"My software never has bugs. It just develops random features."
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Deflinek wrote: shocking for you people use password managers or that they use paid password managers?
The pay part. I'm very cheap. Its my super power. 
And I especially don't like recurring fees.
Using a password manager is a great idea though and its good to keep whole family safe.
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I have the same package and it is a real boon to have unique passwords for every site and access to my passwords from anywhere. Still haven't gotten the family to use their part of the package but I hope that will change soon.
if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); }
Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016
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me too, exactly the same situation.
Infact, I also use it to share passwords with the accountant etc.
You can get a fixed fee product. However, think about the business model.... I want my passwords to be safe forever.... so therefor I should pay for the upkeep of that.
one off cost model... I want my passwords to be safe today... pay today... hope forever that there is never a problem!
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I don't understand why you would pay for something you can get for free?
I haven't used 1Password, but I'm probably getting most of the same functionality by using KeePass and a free DropBox account, but it doesn't cost me anything.
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That's really expensive. I use a password scheme instead, meaning I derive the password from the URL/service name. This way, password management doesn't exist anymore as it's just an algorithm.
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Kirill Illenseer wrote: That's really expensive
Yeah, I thought so too.
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I rolled my own password app many years ago and am quite happy with it...one of my only projects to use SQL CE. Why any developer would pay for such a simple app is beyond me.
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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I think you guys have missed the point, I'm happy to pay them..
so far I use
ios App on 2 iphones
Google chrome extension
Windows Desktop App
Android app (for accountant)....
$5/month is a complete bargain compared to the development cost of that...
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KeePass and KeePass Mobile = Free
Password DB stored in Dropbox Folder and synced between all devices = Free
...Nobody else controlling or having my collection of passwords = Priceless!
With all the hooplah around encryption backdoors, companies working with 3-letter agencies, and cloud companies keeping access to supposed "encrypted" content of thier customers, I'd rather my passwords be encrypted locally, and then synced rather than trust that the companies running the servers can't access the data. The fact it's a free solution to the problem is icing on the cake.
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I agree. KeePass is a much better option.
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Whats wrong with a Post It (in the Log book for extra security )??
Seriously, I dread to think what would happen if someone hacked a password safe.
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I know I often think about that too. It's also why my app does not store your password but generates a SHA256 that you use for your password (from a graphic pattern and a random site key you provide).
But, that is somewhat of a gratuitous plug for my article and opens source project ( Users Hate Passwords (We're All Users): Never Memorize a Password Again[^] ).
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The exact price that I expect to pay too. 
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Personally I pay zero. But I have a coworker who paid for a secure memory stick to hold all his passwords. And of course, he lost the password for the secure stick! lol. The sad part is, after 5 unsuccessful attempts at the password, it DELETES the flash memory. He has used 4/5 attempts and it now sits on his desk to haunt him for the rest of his life... lol
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I paid Zero, too.
There's no need for a password manager, really.
As long as we are creative at rearranging the letters of the web address + app name + our unique numbers which is used across site. Using this method, it's almost impossible for somebody to guess it. If somebody do obtain the password, it must be because of hack / security leak / bug, which password manager can do nothing about as well.
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