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passwords, and offers suggestions for improving it by
upgrading specific passwords. For example, I could get
a total 6 percent rating bump by updating my Skype
and LinkedIn passwords. A Detailed Password Analysis
panel provides a closer look at each of your passwords,
which you can sort by website, password, strength, or
safety level. Clicking an info button reveals the reasons
behind its rating so you can take action to improve it.
Dashlane also supports auto-login, form autofill,
secure notes, and secure sharing with emergency
contacts.Thedesktopclientis freetouseonany
singledevice, but to sync your password you’ll need
DashlanePremiumfor$3.33(around£2.50)per
month.(You’ll first need to download the standard
version and then upgrade.) The paid plan also
givesyoutwo-factorauthenticationandunlimited
passwordsharing, among other perks.Verdict
At this point Dashlane’s capabilities have caught
up with LastPass, so the only major differentiator is
how much you have to spend to unlock each tool’s
full capabilities.Dashlaneis a top-shelf password
manager.Michael Ansaldo