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Askrypt vs pwSafe
Both stand on password managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Askrypt combines question-based vault unlocking with portable encrypted files and broad platform support. Its stated security-testing limitation and macOS system-tray issue deserve attention before adoption.
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Paid iPhoneMac
pwSafe combines password storage, synchronization, passkeys, and platform-specific AutoFill tools for Apple devices. Its optional cloud services add encrypted backups, while Safari remains the only macOS Password AutoFill browser.
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| Askrypt | pwSafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | pwSafe |
| Website | github.com | pwsafe.app |
| On password managers | #99 of 104 | #95 of 104 |
Askrypt: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Portable vault ZIP files
- Tags, search, and hidden entries
- Biometric mobile quick-unlock
- Optional self-hosted server
What to know first
- No extensive security testing
- System tray fails on macOS
- Self-hosted server is in progress
pwSafe: what it does well
- Unlimited safes, groups, and entries
- iCloud or Dropbox synchronization
- iOS biometric and AutoFill support
- Mac browser extensions
- YubiKey second-factor support
What to know first
- Available on iOS and macOS only
- macOS Password AutoFill is limited to Safari
- Cloud Backup storage is subject to Terms of Use
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