Best Free Web Form Filler/Password Manager
Products in this class are among the most useful of all PC utilities because they allow you to complete the common task of filling in web forms and logins by simply clicking a button, as well as allowing you to store program serial numbers and registration details in a secure electronic form. They work by saving (in encrypted form) user IDs, passwords and other information needed by individual sites for later retrieval. To login to a site you need only type in a single master password to allow retrieval of the specific password information for that site. This information is then used by the program to automatically login. This greatly improves security because it allows different passwords to be assigned to individual sites without the need to remember them. And it makes the login process easy and quick.
There's no doubt that RoboForm is the stand-out product in the category; it's full featured, easy to use, seamlessly integrated into both Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers, and is constantly being enhanced by the developer. It also allows your saved passwords to be used on any PC, which is very convenient if you use multiple machines or are upgrading.
I do have a major reservation though: The free version allows only 10 forms or passwords to be stored. This used to be 30 in earlier versions, which was adequate, but 10 is insufficient for most users, and some may eventually decide to shell out $29.99 to buy the full product. That reservation aside, it is a fabulous product that saves me time every day. Try it. You'll be amazed by how much time it'll save you, too.
Note: If you use Internet Explorer, there's some good news: the last free version of RoboForm (V5.7.6) that allowed 30 passwords is still available from the RoboForm web site, though it's well hidden in the FAQ. Firefox users are out of luck, because you can't use this version with the current version of Firefox.
Some alternatives: Firstly (my personal favourite) there is the open source program KeePass. It's not nearly as well integrated into your browser as RoboForm, but it's a very good product that works without any limitations at all. There's also an excellent KeePass plug-in for Internet Explorer that automates web form filling. You can simply drag and drop saved information to password prompts or webforms. Alternativley, you can use the powerful auto-type functionality that allows you to define a sequence of key presses, which KeePass can automatically perform when a global hotkey is pressed – perfect for email logons or entering program serial numbers.
Some alternatives to KeePass include Password Safe and PINS, which are both open-source and free and come with an auto-type system. Yet another possibility is KeyWallet, which allows you drag and drop saved information directly into web forms. Not quite as neat as RoboForm's click-and-fill system, but it's still highly effective. KeyWallet can also automatically save form data and handle difficult Java based forms. And it's skinable. However, KeyWallet has not been updated since 2001, before the release of XP, and there are still some XP related issues. Access Manger is similar to KeyWallet, but is still being maintained. It doesn't have the skinning capabiliities of KeyWallet, and requires the .NET framework to run.
Finally, if you want to separate password keeping from filling out forms, consider PassPack. Its advantage is that it's entirely online: there's nothing to download and install. This lets you generate and use passwords from any computer that's connected to the Internet. My only concern at this time is the legitimacy of the service, but at present it would seem to be a viable alternative to software password managers.
RoboForm
Website: http://www.roboform.com/
Download page: http://www.roboform.com/download.html
Author: Siber Systems, Inc.
Current version: 6.9.87
Version date: Unknown; visited 5-JAN-2008
License: Free – 30 day trial of full version then some features disabled
Download File size: 2.73 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98 – Vista & PocketPC & Palm
64 version available: Untested
Portable version available: Yes, RoboForm2Go
Non-English languages supported: Many; built-in
Other relevant information: Commercial version available
RoboForm (Old Version)
Website: http://www.roboform.com/
Download page: http://www.roboform.com/dist/AiRoboForm-5-7-6.exe
Author: Siber Systems, Inc.
Current version: 5.7.6
Version date: Unknown; visited 5-JAN-2008
License: Free - 30 day trial of full version then some features disabled
Download File size: 1.78 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98 - XP
64 version available: No
Portable version available: Yes, RoboForm2Go
Non-English languages supported: Many; built-in
Other relevant information: Commercial version available
KeePass
Website: http://keepass.info/index.html
Download page: http://keepass.info/download.html
Author: Dominik Reichl
Current version: 1.13
Version date: 7th September, 2008
License: Freeware – OSI Certified
Download File size: 1.34 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95 – Vista or Linux or Pocket PC
64 bit version available: Yes
Portable version available: Yes, as a zip file or from PortableApps.com
Non-English languages supported: Many; via downloadable language packs
Website: http://passwordsafe.sourceforge.net/
Download page: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=41019
Author: Rony Shapiro
Current version: 3.05.02
Version date: 21-DEC-2007
License: Freeware - Perl Artistic License Open Source
Download File size: 1.81 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95 – XP or PocketPC
64 bit version available: Untested
Portable version available: Yes, installer has USB option
Non-English languages supported: Several; via downloadable language modules
KeyWallet
Website: http://www.keywallet.com/
Download page: http://www.keywallet.com/keywallet.php?get_kw
Author: KeyWallet GbR
Current version: 1.0
Version date: 2004
License: Freeware
Download File size: 1.46 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95 - XP
64 bit version available: Untested
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported:
Other relevant information: Works on Windows XP, however the support forum notes some bugs under XP
Website: http://www.mirekw.com/winfreeware/pins.html
Download page: http://www.mirekw.com/winfreeware/pins.html
Author: Mirek Wojtowicz
Current version: 4.50.0.86
Version date: 19th March, 2003
License: Freeware
Download File size: 689 KB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 95 - Vista
64 bit version available: No
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: Many, via language packs (Dutch, German, French, Swedish, Russian)
Download page: http://www.accessmanager.co.uk/DownloadNow.html
Author: Citi-Software Ltd.
Current version: 2.0 (2.1.58)
Version date: 2007
License: Freeware
Download File size: 1.90 MB
Operating Systems Supported: Windows 98 - Vista
64 bit version available: No
Portable version available: No
Non-English languages supported: Dutch
Website: http://www.passpack.com/
Signup page: https://www.passpack.com/beta/?showSignup=1
Author: Francesco Sullo, Tara Kelly
Current version: Beta 5.39.4
Version date: 2008
License: Freeware
Download File size: N/A
Operating Systems Supported: Any, browser based
64 bit version available: N/A
Portable version available: Yes
Non-English languages supported:
Other relevant information: Anti-Phishing welcome message, scrambled password field, disposable logins
Candidate products yet to be reviewed:
- Cute Password Manager (http://cutepasswordmanager.com)
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I second the suggestion for lastpass. It's a great product and free and web based option.
I third this. I've been using it for a couple weeks now and it's been fantastic so far (knocking on wood). It has everything I want it to have and it's free. That tops it for me!
If you are looking for a free Roboform-like password manager, check out Lastpass.
Its like Roboform combined with Sxipper.
I have just started using Sxipper, another Firefox plugin, and I'm already a big fan! Give it a try...
http://www.sxipper.com/
Hi
Try billeo from www.billeo.com... it's pretty good... fits well as toolbar in firefox and IE7.... free and unlimited password storage.
cheers..
Hi
Roboform is extremely comfortable and secure to use as compared to others.. but capacity of 10 passcars in free version is not enough. if anyone has a idea that for paid version 29.99$ is for 1 year or more? asking because not sure..
KeyWallet has not been updated since 2001. It happens to be XP compatible to an extent, but when this product was released XP wasn't even available yet! No updates were ever made to the software after the first version was released. This means there are still XP compatibility issues. I'm surprised that after 7 years of no updates that this program is still being recommended.
Best form filler: Autofill forms for Firefox or Google toolbar for Firefox/IE. These are not password managers though.
Has anyone tried out iMacros from iOpus? Seems to have very good ratings on the Firefox addon website... guess I'll give it a try and see how it works (there's a free version available as a Firefox addon)
Link: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3863
Cheers, Joey.
If you use Opera, it has its own password recorder called "wand". Works great for me - PALADIN
yes I use Roboform Pro a lot but with caution as it is not as secure as some would have us all believe .
Firstly the default settings leave it wide open and Roboform Support agree . It was with shock horror a friend discovered this ... her banking details were not encrypted in the data file if per chance the pc had been hacked it would be freely available .
Now my beef with Roboform Support is that the default settings should be secure .
next if you don`t log off with the log off button you are for a period then you are not secure
Hmm... Roboform is not a freeware anymore.
Try Cute Password Manager, it's an alternative to AI Roboform's pricy services (worth every penny, though) and the toughest competition at the same time.
http://www.cutepasswordmanager.com
Just a quick note on Roboform.
An excellent tool and does the job superbly. Just one bug I've found: if you click to fill and submit a login, but your browser has automatically filled the user and pass, Roboform can't do the obvious and just submit it - or replace it and submit it anyway - it comes up with an error message "No fields to fill".
A bit annoying, but you only have to go to the login form and click it yourself, so it's not too much of a nuisance. I'm just surprised that they haven't fixed such an obvious flaw though.
Might just be a Firefox issue of course.
chris
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