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Add to SafariWhen comparing GPG encrypted text file vs Keeper, the Slant community recommends Keeper for most people. In the question“What are the best offline password managers?” Keeper is ranked 11th while GPG encrypted text file is ranked 15th. The most important reason people chose Keeper is:
The vault supports offline access on all platforms.
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Pros
Pro Can be easily integrated with other command-line tools
For example, I can run GITHUB_TOKEN=$(gpg -d GITHUB_TOKEN.gpg) some_tool
Pro Outstanding compatibility
GPG is standard on most operating systems, and is compatible with "too many to list". A GPG API is currently being developed for further integration.
Pro Free to use and modify
GPG does not use patented algorithms, so this service is free to use and modify without restrictions.
Pro Can be used with any system that understands text files
Text files are ubiquitous. They can be read across any modern platform and many obsolete one's.
Pro No dependencies
GnuPG does not depend on a reading program in order to be functional.
Pro Offers an installation package for Windows and OS X
"Gpg4win" is the installation package for Windows, and "GPGTools" is the package for Mac. The purpose of these packages is to equip users with everything needed in order to effectively keep information private.
Pro Uses symmetric key encryption to ensure that emails are secure
Symmetric key encryption not only protects emails from unauthorized access, but it ensures that the sender and receiver are legitimate.
Pro Offline support
The vault supports offline access on all platforms.
Pro BreachWatch
Know if your usernames and passwords are on the Dark Web, without divulging your users names and passwords. Keeper has a proprietary method of keeping your data zero knowledge (only you know it) while verifying if it exists to malicious users.
Pro Available on all major platforms, OS & browser extensions
Keeper is available for download on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, Linux, Kindle, and Nook, and available as a browser extension for IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera.
Pro Multiple certifications & security compliance
Keeper is a password manager that is certified and is security compliant with HITECH and HIPAA, SOC-2, TRUSTe, McAfee Secure, ES-EU Safe Harbor, PCI-DSS & U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.
Pro Import from less secure solutions
Keeper supports importing from a myriad of other solutions.
Pro Cloud Sync and Backup
Your Keeper Vault is always backed up.
Pro Availability
Keeper has amazing up time.
Pro Easy onboarding of new users
6 different options to onboard new users:
Manual
CSV
Active Directory
SSO IdP
SCIM
CLI
Pro Enterpirses can integrate with SSO
Boost your companies ability to extend sign into sites and applications that don't support SSO. Keeper will integrate as a Service Provider (SP) to your Identity Provider (IdP).
Pro Drag and Drop and Sub Folder Support
Take control of your vault with the ability to nest folder and records and organize it your way.
Pro Multiple 2FA options including FIDO U2F
Keeper supports TOTP, Text, U2F, RSA, and Duo 2FA's.
Pro Support
Support is second to none.
Pro Strong access control and sharing
Very strong access control in the business version
Pro Multiple Views
Folder, Grid, and Record views supported with multiple sorting options.
Cons
Con Requires knowledge of the command line
GnuPG requires technical knowledge, but their FAQ is incredibly helpful for people who want to get started.
Con only subscription
No lifetime licence purchase possible
Con BreachWatch is not Free
BreachWatch, which is an amazing feature is not free. It is a paid upgrade.
Con Limited options in free version
Keeper is not the least expensive, but certainly not the most either. Good value for the features and support.
Con Been hacked several times.
Here are past vulnerabilities:
https://team-sik.org/trent_portfolio/password-manager-apps/
Con Requires a slight amount of set up and configuration
Keeper does a good job of walking you through the process of getting setup, but if you are not very technical it could be confusing.
