Open source alternative to LastPass

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LastPass is a cross-platform password manager. On the Linux platform, it is available as a plug-in for Firefox, Chrome and Opera browsers. LastPass Sesame supports Ubuntu/Debian and Fedora systems. In addition, LastPass also has a portable version installed on Firefox Portable, which can be installed on a USB device. Coupled with LastPass Pocket for Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora and openSUSE, it has good cross-platform coverage. Although LastPass is well-received, it is proprietary software. Additionally, LastPass was recently acquired by LogMeIn. If you're looking for an open source alternative, this article might be helpful.

We are facing an information explosion. Whether you are running a business online, looking for a job, or simply reading for pleasure, the Internet is a vast source of information. In this case, long-term retention of information is difficult. However, it is important to obtain certain information in a timely manner. Passwords are one such example.

As a computer user, you may be faced with the dilemma of using the same or different passwords for different services or websites. This is complicated because some websites limit your password choices. For example, a website may limit the minimum number of digits, uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters in a password, making it impossible to use a unified password across all websites. What's more, there are security reasons for not using the same password across different websites. This inevitably means that people often have many passwords to remember. One solution is to write down all your passwords. However, this approach is also extremely unsafe.

In order to solve the problem of needing to remember infinite strings of passwords, a popular solution currently is to use password management software. In fact, this type of software is extremely useful for active Internet users. It makes it extremely easy to capture, manage and securely store all your passwords, most of which are encrypted with software or file systems. Therefore, users only need to remember one simple password to access all other passwords. Password management software encourages users to use unique, non-intuitive and strong passwords for different services.

In order to give everyone a deeper understanding of the quality of Linux software, I will introduce 4 excellent open source software that can replace LastPass.

KeePassX

KeePassX is a multi-platform port of KeePass, an open source, cross-platform password management software. This software helps you keep your passwords in a safe way. You can store all your passwords in a database that is protected by a master password or password disk. This allows users to only need to remember a single master password or insert a password disk to unlock the entire database.

The password database is encrypted using AES (ie Rijndael) or TwoFish algorithm, and the key length is 256 bits.

The software features include:

Rich management models
- Make each password easier to identify with a title
  - Password expiration time can be set
  - Insertable accessories
  - Customizable logos for different groups or passwords
  - Sort passwords within groups
Search function: search within specific groups or the entire database
Autotype: This feature allows you to log into a website with just a few key presses. KeePassX can help you enter the rest of your passwords. Autotype reads the title of the current window and searches the password database to obtain the corresponding password.
The database is highly secure and users can access the database (or both) via a password or a key file (which can be stored on a CD or USB flash drive)
Secure password automatically generated
With precautionary measures, get passwords hidden with asterisks and check their security
Encryption - Encrypt the database via AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) or TwoFish algorithm with a 256-bit key,
Passwords can be imported or exported. Passwords can be imported from PwManager files ( .pwm) or KWallet files ( .xml) and exported to text (*.txt) format.

Software official website: www.keepassx.org
Developer: KeepassX Team
Software License: GNU GPL V2
Version number: 0.4.3

Encryptr

Encryptr is an open source, zero-knowledge, cloud-based password management/e-wallet software developed based on Crypton. Crypton is a Javascript library that allows developers to use it to develop applications to upload files to the server, and the server cannot know the contents of the files stored by the user.

Encryptr stores your sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card data, PINs, or authentication codes, in the cloud. However, because it is developed based on the zero-knowledge Cypton framework, Encryptr guarantees that only users have permission to access or read secret information.

Due to its cross-platform nature, Encryptr allows users to securely access confidential information from the cloud through a single account anytime, anywhere.

Software features include:

Encrypt/decrypt data only locally on you using the extremely secure zero-knowledge Crypton framework
Easy to use
cloud based
Can store three types of data: passwords, credit card account numbers, and general key-value pairs
You can set a "note" item for each password
Filter and search passwords
Locally encrypted cache of passwords to save loading time

Software official website: encryptr.org
Developer: Tommy Williams
Software License: GNU GPL v3
Version number: 1.2.0

RatticDB

RatticDB is an open source, Django-based password management service.

RatticDB is designed as a "password lifecycle management tool" rather than just a "password storage tool". RatticDB is committed to promptly reminding users which passwords need to be changed and when. It does not provide application-level password encryption.

Software features include:

Simple ACL design
Changeable queue feature that lets users know when they need to change their password for an application
Support Ansible configuration

Software official website: rattic.org
Developer: Daniel Hall
Software License: GNU GPL v2
Version number: 1.3.1

Seahorse

Seahorse is a Gnome front-end interface for GnuPG (GNU Privacy Protection Software). Its goal is to provide an easy-to-use key management tool, as well as an easy-to-use interface to control cryptographic operations.

Seahorse is a tool used to provide secure transmission and data storage services. Data encryption and digital key generation operations can be easily performed through the GUI, and key management operations can also be easily performed through an intuitive interface.

In addition, Seahorse includes a Gedit plug-in for managing files using the Nautilus file manager, a small program for managing things in the clipboard, an agent for storing private passwords, and a key management tool for GnuPG and OpenSSH.

Software features include:

Encrypt/decrypt/sign text
Manage keys and keyrings
Synchronize keys and keyrings with key servers
Cryptosigning and publishing
Cache passwords so you don’t have to retype them multiple times
Back up keys and keyrings
You can add an image in a format supported by GDK as an OpenGPG image ID.
Generate SSH keys, verify and store them
Multi-language support

Software official website: www.gnome.org/projects/seahorse
Developers: Jacob Perkins, Jose Carlos, Garcia Sogo, Jean Schurger, Stef Walter, Adam Schreiber
Software License: GNU GPL v2
Version number: 3.18.0

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