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Add to SafariWhen comparing LessPass vs Padlock, the Slant community recommends LessPass for most people. In the question“What is the best cross-platform password manager?” LessPass is ranked 11th while Padlock is ranked 23rd.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Open source
Pro Really platform-free
Works everywhere, in any device that can run javascript.
Pro Doesn't store passwords
If it's not stored, it can't be stolen.
Pro Cross-platform
Supported on Android, iOS, and any platform that Google Chrome runs on.
Pro Completely open source
All source code is contained at https://github.com/maklesoft/padlock, so users can examine exactly what the program contains.
Pro Simple and easy to use
Stripped down version of most other password managers, containing only the ability to save passwords.
Pro Pretty
User interface built using Polymer (https://www.polymer-project.org/1.0/).
Cons
Con Deterministic
Deterministic password managers have many drawbacks.
Con Cannot store existing secrets
Existing secrets (aka passwords) cannot be stored with deterministic password managers. In order to use LessPass effectively, you will need to change your password on every site.
Con Easily cracked with exposed/compromised master password
Since anyone can use LessPass with the same parameters as you, all they need is your master password (which could be obtained through keylogging or numerous other methods) to gain access to every one of your site passwords.
Con No pin code or fingerprint login on iOS and Android
You must type out your entire master password to enter the app each time on mobile.
Con No auto-fill in browser
Chrome app does not contain the ability to auto-fill password boxes.
