Kaspersky Password Manager For Mac

It seems that every security-related software developer is coming up with a password manager, but Kaspersky's app has actually been around for a long time. A password manager has become almost essential nowadays, so is the antivirus developer's offering any good? Yes, but not that good.

Kaspersky Password Manager offers most of the features you would expect from an app like this, but some important ones are lacking, and the browser extensions are not at all impressive. Given that this is essentially a paid service, more would be expected.

The app's main functionality is pretty self-explanatory: store credentials for apps and websites so that you only have to remember one master password. The obvious advantage is that you can use complex, secure passwords that you wouldn't be able to remember otherwise.

You can also save bank cards, documents, addresses, and any other information you deem worth protecting. They will all be accessible only after entering your master password. Web credentials can also be filled in automatically, but this is not possible for desktop apps.

Optional browser extensions are available for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox; these can be installed while setting up the app. They are designed to let you access credentials from your browser and sign in automatically, but it is worth noting that they cannot work independently — the app needs to be installed as well.

The extensions are very basic, lacking most of the app's features. For accessing bank cards and addresses, for instance, you are taken to the desktop app, as the extension cannot display them in your browser.

While Kaspersky Password Manager offers a free service, this is limited to 15 active entries, making it nothing more than a demo. Given that you need to pay a subscription to use the service on a daily basis, you would expect some impressive features. Sadly, you don't get a lot.

The option to transfer sensitive documents to secure online storage is a plus, and the password checker is particularly helpful, as it also verifies if your credentials have ever been compromised.

However, the app cannot run a comprehensive security audit on your accounts and credentials, and you cannot share your passwords securely with others. Also, the fact that the extensions require the app to be running will restrict deployment options significantly.

When it comes to the user interface, Kaspersky has done a great job. The layout is very easy to understand, and you can easily switch between categories from the sidebar.

What's more, you can access the app, lock your vault, or just open the password generator directly from the menu bar. The app runs in the menu bar when the main window is closed, so it is unobtrusive as well.

Kaspersky Password Manager is a good option, but it's not the best. If you already use other Kaspersky products, it's worth a try, but there are other options available that offer more features, are free, or can realistically be used without a subscription.