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Used to use LastPass, but I've disliked some of their recent decisions. Their Android app is getting bulkier by the update; it includes a full blown web browser inside the app. Their Firefox extension seems to be no longer maintained as well. I switched to KeePass + Dropbox and have been enjoying it. If you use OSX, I strongly recommend http://mstarke.github.io/MacPass/

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We've always had a full blown web browser in the app -- it's been the only viable way to fill passwords in for years. Literally the first option we added.

We also have an extension into Dolphin, and you can utilize Chrome utilizing our fill method -- if you don't like them there are options to disable them too reducing the perceived extra bulk.

"it's been the only viable way to fill passwords in for years"

Call me old fashioned, but I'd rather copy/paste than rely on the web browser within the app. The lack of attention for the desktop Firefox extension is what drove me to alternatives. After switching away, I realized I was paying for a payed proprietary system with no real benefits from an open source solution.

Regarding firefox -- Are you speaking of the fact that Mozilla refused our Firefox updates for over a year?

We're happy you found a tool that works for you -- that's what we want everyone to do -- it doesn't need to be LastPass but people need to use something -- reusing passwords constantly is just painful.

Out of curiosity, what were their reasons for refusing the updates? I have my own gripes with the AMO team, but I've never had an extension update refused

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