Sticky Password is one of the versatile password managers, without any cloud requirement. It offers many convenient advantages. Our test shows what these are.
StickyPassword im Test
33 reviews
Good password manager, but not fully thought through
Sticky Password is a solid password manager with strong encryption and high security standards. With three synchronization functions, you have a wide range of options for sharing passwords, although mobile synchronization via USB stick is reserved exclusively for Windows users. The password generator boasts security recommendations, the easy sharing of your passwords with other users and the scope of the free version are additional plus points. Unfortunately, the relatively unique synchronization variety turns out to be problematic in the end. The fact that USB synchronization is only available to Windows users is still bearable, but the clunky and cumbersome WiFi synchronization is a clear drawback. The lack of a Linux client also shows wasted potential. Sticky Password impresses with good results, but could still do with a little fine-tuning here and there.
We liked that
- Synchronization possible without cloud
- good security concept
- automatic filling of forms
- extensive free version
We didn’t like that
- Passwords not visible on the web
- no storage of WLAN passwords
- cumbersome WiFi sync
- no Linux client
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Android, iOS, Mac and Windows are supported
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Sticky Password: Premium or Free Version
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Lifetime password storage impresses
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WiFi synchronization with problems
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Sticky Password surprises with good security concept
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Conveniences through additional features
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Conclusion
Cloud synchronization has become an integral part of many password managers, as it allows you to access your saved login data on different devices. This is practical, but not every user is happy with the cloud requirement, partly because of potential security risks.
Sticky Password therefore takes a different approach, but does not forego convenient synchronization. Instead of using the cloud, Lamantine’s software runs via WiFi. Your passwords are therefore synchronized directly between the systems.
For anyone who still wants cloud storage, Sticky Password still offers this as an alternative solution. You create a corresponding cloud account after the initial installation of the software. Using it remains optional. If neither cloud nor WiFi synchronization appeals to you, you can also network your passwords via the portable version and a USB stick. Sticky Password therefore surprises with three options for data transfer.
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Android, iOS, Mac and Windows are supported
Sticky Password is compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and iOS as well as with a variety of browsers, each of which can be connected to the software via a plug-in. Installation is easy via the program and only takes a few seconds.
All major and well-known web browsers are supported: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge and Chromium. On iOS and Android, the program uses an integrated browser.
Sticky Password offers three different ways to synchronize your passwords between different devices. (Source: Lamantine Software)
The installation process is accompanied by a digital assistant and takes up very little time. Individual settings of the password manager are explained to you and your account is created. If you use the free version of Sticky Password, you will receive one-time access to the premium version for 30 days. Either way, you will be able to enjoy all the features of this version for now. If you have previously decided on the free version, you will have to make a decision after 30 days: If you want to continue using the premium version, you will either have to pay a small two-digit amount annually or a one-time three-digit price for a lifetime license. Otherwise, Sticky Password will be downgraded to the free version.
Sticky Password: Premium or Free Version
In addition to unlimited storage for encrypted passwords and data, both versions also include an autofill function for forms, a password generator, two-factor authentication, the portable USB version (for Windows only) and some other convenient amenities.
Synchronization via WiFi and cloud, cloud backups, a password sharing function and priority support are reserved exclusively for the premium version. However, you can safely do without these premium benefits if you only want to use the password manager locally and without synchronization anyway.
Lifetime password storage impresses You can link StickyPassword to all your most important web accounts for the convenient autofill function. (Source: Lamantine Software)
The core feature of Sticky Password, as with all password managers, is of course collecting, saving and making passwords available in the browser. This also works without any problems if the browser plug-in is set up: When logging in, Sticky Password takes over and asks whether the password should be saved in the safe.
The cloud sync works very smoothly and quickly. Incidentally, Sticky Password does not offer a web version of the password safe, so users cannot look up their passwords online. The automatic log-in is also well implemented: as soon as the login window of a site is opened, Sticky Password automatically registers the service. The tool also supports the saving of app passwords, but system passwords such as WLAN connections are not collected.
WiFi synchronization with problems
With WiFi sync, the other device must of course be active in the network when the synchronization is initiated manually. However, this did not work very smoothly in the test: although there were two computers with Sticky Password on the network, the app sometimes wanted to find them and sometimes not. The cause was apparently the firewalls of the two computers. However, it is not ideal to have to switch them off for this function.
If the computers find each other, synchronization works smoothly. However, WiFi synchronization is additionally secured with a PIN system. This is for security reasons, but since the PIN has to be entered for each sync process, it is rather annoying. In short: the added value of WiFi sync is limited, we recommend the cloud.
You can share your passwords with other people via the sharing center. (Source: Lamantine Software)
Sticky Password surprises with good security concept
The cloud version has no real security problems: Sticky Password stores the passwords using AES256 encryption and synchronizes this safe without having access to it. Managers with login procedures and their own cloud always run the risk of a backdoor, but as with other providers, this risk is likely to be negligible.
Sticky Password is also secure on desktops and smartphones: The app automatically logs off when it is inactive or minimized, and passwords that are pasted via the clipboard are automatically deleted after 30 seconds. The password generator integrated into the browser extension is also convenient; it creates secure passwords in seconds.
Conveniences through additional features
In addition to the general synchronization of your access data, Sticky Password offers the possibility to save text in protected notes and supports the automatic filling of content using so-called business cards: Here you can enter personal information such as name, date of birth, address and payment details, which are automatically filled in on websites if necessary.
You can store important notes directly in Sticky Password. (Source: Lamantine Software)
This is particularly useful when shopping online. Another practical option is to create a USB stick with the portable version of the tool from the app, on which the passwords are also saved. However, this only works under Windows. Passwords can also be released with just a few clicks.
StickyPassword
33 reviews
Transparency note: We tested the free version of StickyPassword, which also allows you to try out the premium features for 30 days.
StickyPassword: The best alternatives
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StickyPassword: Datasheet
Here you can find the technical data for StickyPassword. You can easily compare the size, weight and other properties with other products.
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Browser | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, IE |
| Autofill for forms | ✔ And |
| Password generator | ✔ And |
| Encryption | AES 256 bit |
| Two-factor authentication | ✔ And |
| Duplicate comparison / security audit | ✔ And |
| Import | CSV, HTML, SPDB |
| Export | SPDB |
| Sharing entries | ✔ And |
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