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Since 1Password made the decision to donate to a project that does not at all align with my values, I really want to switch to a different password manager if viable.
Does anyone here know of an accessible password manager that supports iOS, Mac and Windows?
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BitWarden
I use it and it's accessible. In chromium browsers, right click the field and use the bitWarden submenu. Configure the app, and the addon settings to your liking.
Re: BitWarden
Thank you!
I've already heard good things about this, so will hopefully be making the switch soon.
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OMG
I was wondering why when I click on this post. ... Thank you for letting us know! I'd really not have known otherwise. So so sad.
Re: OMG
Yeah. I was really, really bummed out when reading this.
I thought they were one of the companies with a shred of integrity, but I guess not.
I switched before this
I don’t use Windows anymore, so when 1Password jacked up the subscription price after making the macOS app less accessible, I cancelled my subscription and transferred my passwords into Apple’s own password manager. I haven’t yet regretted switching.
Keychain
I just use the native ios keychain. It also has a windows app but, yeah, no sence in using something else that could break any day because of x or y reason an leave you stranded, i.e, like what we see above where one password previously accessible broke all of a sudden. but yeah, my 2 sents.
key chain for me as well
I use key chain, because it will give you recommendationson how Secure you passwords are, and if they are strong enough.
Apple Keychain
I also use Apple Keychain. I don't use Windows much, and when I do, it's for Microsoft 365 applications or other purposes that don't involve passwords. Linux has GNOME Keyring. I've considered Bitwarden, but I don't have a strong motivation, as I don't share many passwords between Apple and non-Apple operating systems.
Proton pass
Proton pass is great both on Windows and Mac. I have not tried Apple Passwords for Windows yet, but the reason I like third-party password managers is the ability to generate 2FA codes. I wouldn't use OnePassword anyway since it's way too expensive for what you get.
iCloud Keychain
Plus one for iCloud Keychain. It has all the functionality of a password manager, can be securely shared between all your devices including those running Windows with add-ons for popular browsers, can store passkeys which are safer than passwords for authentication, can provide authenticator services, and is totally free.
I only keep 3 passcodes and 6 passwords in my head: the passcodes for my iPhone, Apple Watch, and debit card, and the passwords for my computer, my Internet Service Provider, my Apple account, my Google account, my domain name provider, and my cloud provider. Everything else is randomly generated and saved on iCloud Keychain. If I somehow lose access to all my devices, which has already happened earlier this year, I can always use the passwords that I know and possibly my identity information to restore access to everything else.
My personal comment
Hi everyone! I wanted to share my thoughts on finding an accessible password manager that works well with screen readers. It can be tricky, but here is what I have found out from my own tests:The DIY KeePass Route (Highly Customizable & Free)I currently use a KeePass to manage my passwords. I keep my database file synced across all my devices using cloud Drive. Windows App: The classic KeePass desktop app is highly accessible.Apple Apps: On iOS and iPadOS, KeePassium works beautifully with screen readers.The Good: All of these apps are 100% free. Since it uses the open-source KeePass format, you have total control over your security encryption and advanced settings.The Bad: It can be quite a hassle to set up. If you do not like dealing with tedious settings and manual file syncing, this might feel too complicated.Apple iCloud KeychainIf you live entirely inside the Apple ecosystem, this is a fantastic, highly accessible choice. However, using it on Windows has some speed bumps:The Browser Extension: I tested the iCloud Keychain extension on Windows using Firefox, but I currently cannot get the NVDA screen reader to activate it properly. Please note that I have not tested it on Google Chrome yet.The Desktop App: The standalone "iCloud Passwords" app on Windows works much better. You can easily open the app, copy your username or password, and paste them wherever you need to log in.Proton PassThe Proton Pass interface on Windows, iPhone, and iPad still has a few minor accessibility quirks. Luckily, you can still mostly navigate it using your text-to-speech software. However, I found a specific bug on Windows:The Firefox Bug: I tested the Proton Pass extension on Windows using Firefox (I have not tested it on Google Chrome yet). In theory, enabling the extension should automatically trigger the Proton Pass auto-fill. However, when it tries to triggerthe passkey autofill, it fails. Instead of filling in my credentials, I only hear an error message from NVDA. The Fix: As soon as I disable or remove the Proton Pass extension, the Windows Passkey auto-fill starts working perfectly again.Quick Note on Free TiersWhile popular managers like Bitwarden and Proton Pass both offer great free plans, just keep in mind that they do place certain restrictions on free users compared to their paid versions.