By: Gunnar KallstromHead of information systems and cybersecurity research
If you’re looking for the best password manager for your personal and business needs, a growing market of options protects passwords for websites and applications, secures sensitive data across devices, and other features.
I reviewed Sticky Password and tested its features. Read on to learn about the pros, cons, features, and pricing, and get answers to frequently asked questions about Sticky Password.
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| Best for | Those who want to sync data on their local Wi-Fi vs. the cloud and users who want a USB-based platform included in the plans. |
| Promotion | 30-day free trial for the premium version |
Founded in 2001, Sticky Password stakes its reputation on its longevity and partnerships with technology leaders like Intel. A key selling point is its master password only you know. It does not collect or retain the master password, so that information never travels through the internet.
Also, the company offers Wi-Fi syncing, so you can choose to only sync devices connected to your network vs. using the cloud. It has dark web monitoring with a premium or Tteams subscription.
— Individuals: Sticky Password’s free or premium versions are ideal for the individual user who wants to sync data across an unlimited number of devices.
— Business users: A teams plan designed for businesses offers Sticky Password for $29.99 per user per year and allows access for authorized employees.
(4.5)
Sticky Password offers free and premium plans. The free plan includes password security without syncing across devices, password sharing, emergency access, or dark web monitoring.
So if you are looking for a password manager to operate on your devices and don’t mind manually syncing the program, the free version will suffice.
For $39.99 per year, you can upgrade to the premium edition that includes all of the basic features (secure digital wallet, USB version, secure notes, biometric authentication, automated form-filling, unlimited encrypted password and data storage) along with cross-device syncing, backup, and dark web monitoring.
Also, the premium version includes a donation toward saving manatees. Lamantine Software, the company that developed Sticky Password, works closely with the ‘Save the Manatees Club’.
The teams plan is for business use, and grants access to team and company accounts. You can set permissions for individuals and easily edit or remove access. Shared passwords are synced across devices.
| Free | Premium | Teams | |
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| Price | $0 | $39.99 per year | $29.99 per user per year |
| Best for | Users who want a basic password manager | Individual users (no multi-user plan available) | Business users |
| Free trial | 0 | 30-day | N/A |
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| Autofill capability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guest accounts | No | No | Yes |
| Number of passwords | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Password sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Account recovery | No | No | No |
| Support types | 24/7 email support | 24/7 email support | 24/7 email support |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Reporting capabilities | No | Yes; limited to basic monitoring | Yes; limited to basic monitoring |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | No | No | No |
(4.75)
The latest version, Build 8.6.2.4334 (released Nov. 30, 2022) includes dark web monitoring by ARC, a new security dashboard, improved autofill for websites, and better stability and performance.
Sticky Password also works with Intel to integrate its Software Guard Extensions that store sensitive data. The company says if your computer runs on a 7th Gen Intel Core or newer processor, your data gets even more protection.
Sticky Password is compatible with:
The autofill improvement is beneficial because it makes form-filling more seamless and like many competitors, offers dark web monitoring if you buy the premium edition.
I got a Password Health rating based on Security Insights in the security dashboard: “Critical issues, act immediately!” and “high-severity issues, fix ASAP!”
The dashboard also identified my active devices with a timestamp (such as “within the last hour”), the number of shared passwords, and the number of emergency contacts.
Overall, the updated security dashboard allows you to quickly view your account’s details for any potential threats and then act immediately.
(4.0)
Sticky Password’s Chrome extension includes a shortcut for launching the desktop app and password generator, which is easier to use than on a desktop where the password generator is tucked into a drop-down menu.
Overall, the desktop version’s menu is easy to navigate, with a quick access button that takes you to saved web accounts and applications, including a launch button that will send you to the site or app.
The Quick Access view also provides buttons to add an account and identity, portable passwords (for flash memory devices), and a secure memo that allows you to safely store additional information. However, you can not attach files to secure memos.
I tested the iOS version on an iPhone 13. Like the desktop edition, you must key in your master password to access your account, and the dashboard includes the same features.
(4.5)
There are no limits on how many “identities” for web forms you can create that includes data such as your mailing address, online contact information, phone number, payment options for credit cards and bank accounts.
Sticky Password will recognize you are on a web form page and you’ll see the logo in empty fields. It then offers a list of identities. Also, Sticky Password stores credit card passwords in an encrypted vault for one-click payment.
(4.25)
One differentiating feature is that it does not save your master password on its servers, so this information is not transmitted via the cloud. Also, your master password is not saved on devices, so every time you want to access Sticky Password, you must sign in.
The downside is that if you tend to forget or lose master passwords, the company cannot help you get back into your account.
Sticky Password lets you sync to the cloud or via local Wi-Fi, so your data is only shared on devices connected to your network. This added security is not necessarily crucial since it is AES-256 encrypted, an advanced global standard used by the U.S. military and government.
(5.0)
You can activate 2FA to protect your master password and a uniquely generated security code. Also, Sticky Password offers biometric authentication so you can verify your identity with a finger swipe on supported Android and iOS devices.
Updates in November 2022 included dark web monitoring by ARC, a feature other competing password managers provide.
The new security dashboard gives an at-a-glance view of potential threats — while allowing you to easily add an account, identity, portable password, or secure memo — without navigating the menu, which is actually simple to use.
Improvements to autofill make the process more seamless on supported Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS platforms.
Sticky Password covers the bases for secure form-filling and managing and protecting passwords, though the premium version is more comparable to competing products.
Sticky Password is a strong contender as a best password manager, but competitors including Dashlane, Keeper, RoboForm, LastPass, and NordPass could be a better fit. We looked closely at each password manager, spent time using the services, and researched each one for hours.
Our research provides objective information about each company so you can find the one that will be best for you. See how Sticky Password compares to other top-tier password managers that the PasswordManager.com team recommends:
| Password manager | Details | Basic plan features |
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| Sticky Password Overall rating: 4.5/5 | Starting price: Free Platform compatibility: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, Chromium, Vivaldi, Comodo Dragon, Avast Secure Browser, Sidekick, Safari 12 or higher, Internal Sticky browser Security: AES 256-bit encryption, 2FA |
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| 1Password Overall rating: 4.8/5 Read our full 1Password review. Consider 1Password if: You’re seeking unlimited password management at a fair price. | Starting price: $2.99 per month Platform compatibility: Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), Windows Security: AES 256-bit encryption, 2FA |
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| Dashlane Overall rating: 4.75/5 Read our full Dashlane review. Consider Dashlane if: You’re only interested in a personal plan. | Starting price: Free Platform compatibility: Android, iOS, Mac, Web (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), Windows Security: AES 256-bit encryption, 2FA |
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| Keeper Overall rating: 4.6/5 Read our full Keeper review. Consider Keeper if: You want to enjoy the feature of secure biometric logins. | Starting price: $3.75 per user Platform compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Browser extensions for Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, Chrome Security: AES 256-bit encryption, PBKDF2 |
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| Roboform Overall rating: 4.5/5 Read our full Roboform review. Consider RoboForm If: You want to sync your passwords through multiple platforms and won’t mind its compatibility with fewer platforms than 1Password. | Starting price: $24 per year Platform compatibility: Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android support for their respective major browsers, including Microsoft Edge Security: AES 256-bit encryption, 2FA |
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| LastPass Overall rating: 4.4/5 Read our full LastPass review. Consider LastPass If: You want to get additional features and are willing to pay a high price for it. | Starting price: $3 per month Platform compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile platform Security: Zero-knowledge security model |
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| NordPass Overall rating: 4.3/5 Read our full NordPass review. Consider NordPass if: You don’t want different packages for your family and business. | Starting price: $2.49 per month Platform compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and popular browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Safari Security: XChaCha20 encryption algorithm and a zero-knowledge policy |
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You have to pay $39.99 for the premium edition for cross-device syncing, an option other password managers offer for free. Also, there is no password inheritance, though you can identify emergency contacts and authorize them to your passwords in case of emergency. Sticky Password does not retain your master password, so data is not transmitted to the cloud. The bad news: If you forget or lose your master password that unlocks your account, Sticky Password’s support cannot recover it.
Sticky Password, developed by the creators of AVG, is a product of Lamantine Software, founded in 2001. It has a track record in the password manager space and works closely with Intel to integrate its Software Guard Extensions that store sensitive data. We trust Sticky Password because it includes security features like 2FA, biometric authentication on supported Android and iOS devices. The platform is AES-256 encrypted — the global standard used by the U.S. government and military.
If you want an effective password manager and do not care about syncing across devices, you can get this free with unlimited passwords for one device. For $39.99 per year, you can upgrade to a premium subscription with cross-device syncing, dark web monitoring, and backup. Sticky Platform contributes a donation to save endangered manatees for every license purchased.
Sticky Password offers Wi-Fi syncing, giving some users peace of mind that their data is not being transmitted via the cloud. But both are AES-256 encrypted, the global standard used by the U.S. government and military. LastPass provides a security feature that reviews every password and scores it so you can identify and change weak passwords with a built-in password generator. If you want multi-device syncing, it is free with LastPass, but $39.99 per year for Sticky Password’s premium edition.
You can choose to sync to the Sticky Password Cloud or your local Wi-Fi, which means data does not leave your network and syncs only to devices connected to your network. As for the cloud, the server includes a discrete protected storage space for synced data, a back-end system to control synchronization, and a StickyAccount that enables you to set a master password that not even Sticky Password stores.
Founded in 2001, Sticky Password was developed by the creators of AVG and is a product of Lamantine Software. Security companies like ESET and Vipre antivirus have integrated Sticky Password’s technology into its product.
Intel collaborates with the company to develop new security standards.
Our rating process involves thoroughly researching and analyzing Sticky Password’s offerings and comparing those to industry leaders in the password manager space. I looked at features included in a free subscription vs. extra benefits if you select a Premium edition, along with the Teams option and how that stacks up against password managers that offer more business solutions.
I’ve also applied my personal experience using Sticky Password while comparing competitive reviews.
While I did a comprehensive overview, I gave more weight to specific parameters that were paramount. These include ease of use, features, security, customer support, plan flexibility, security breach reports, scalability, and, last but not least, the price.
Sticky Password scored well on all these counts, primarily due to features others do not offer, such as the USB version that also comes with a free subscription. However, Sticky Password fell short in its scalability.
About The Password Manager, Gunnar Kallstrom:
Gunnar Kallstrom, The Password Manager, is a Cyber Team Lead for a DOD contracting company in Huntsville, AL, and has also worked as a CND Cyber Analyst. An author and content creator for a cybersecurity academy, Gunnar spent nearly 15 years in the Army as a musician before entering the cybersecurity field.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University and a master’s in organizational development and leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Kallstrom has completed several CompTIA courses, including Secruity+, Network+, A+ Core 1, and A+ Core 2. He earned a CompTIA Security+ Certification. Additionally, he has completed the Cyber Warrior Academy program with more than 800 hours of hands-on, intensive, and lab-driven technical training in cybersecurity methods and procedures.
Passionate about all things cyber, Kallstrom was a speaker on a panel at the 2022 InfoSec World conference, giving a talk entitled “Hacking into a Cyber Career – True Stories.” Kallstrom is also a mentor to entry-level cybersecurity candidates seeking to break into the field. When he’s not working, he still enjoys playing guitar and fishing (not phishing).
