The Hit List

We picked our favourite password managers for PC, Mac, Android, iphone, and web browsers.

BEST OVERALL 1Password

1Password began life as an Applecentric password solution, but it has since broadened its offerings to include IOS, Android, Windows, and Chromeos. There's even a command line tool that will work anywhere. There are plugins for your favourite web browser too, which makes it easy to generate and edit new passwords on the fly. There's a 30-day free trial for either plan so you can test it out before committing.

1Password costs R45 per month (R550 per year, R917 a year for families)

BEST FREE option Bitwarden

Bitwarden has become a popular choice among open source software advocates. After using it for a few months, I can see why. It’s free with no limits, and it’s every bit as polished and user-friendly as our top pick.

Bitwarden has also been audited by a third party to ensure it’s secure. Bitwarden can be installed on your own server, for easy self-hosting if you prefer to run your own cloud.

Bitwarden is free (R150 per year for families)

BEST FULLFEATURED MANAGER Dashlane

One of the best features of

Dashlane is what it calls Site Breach Alerts. Dashlane actively monitors the darker corners of the web, looking for leaked or stolen personal data, and then alerts you if your information has been compromised.

The desktop client is easy to navigate and the mobile apps make getting your data everywhere a cinch, though there is no syncing between devices without buying the Premium version (R76 per month).

BEST Cloudless, PHONEBASED solution Myki

Myki takes a very different approach, using your device to sync instead of a cloud-based server.

Myki eschews a master password, opting instead for a six-digit PIN or fingerprint to access the mobile app. All other approvals are handled through the mobile app. That means the only real way to compromise Myki is for an attacker to get your phone, and then unlock your Myki with your fingerprint, which is pretty unlikely.