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Add to SafariWhen comparing LessPass vs Google, the Slant community recommends LessPass for most people. In the question“What are the easiest to use password managers?” LessPass is ranked 10th while Google is ranked 19th.
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 Have some additional features
Pixel and Nexus phones have some additional features to integrate Android even more into the Google ecosystem.
Pro Open bootloader
All Pixel phones come with an open bootloader which makes it easy to use an after market OS.
Pro Great custom ROM support
There exist many custom ROMs for Google devices.
Pro T line
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 compact line
Phones tend to be on the large side.
Con Limited support
Pixel phones receive only two years OS updates plus one year of security fixes.
Update: Pixel 6 line and newer will get 4 years of upgrades and 6 years of security fixes.
Con Expensive
Phones are expensive compared to other manufacturers.
