Finally, a password manager that works with desktop apps
There’s a password manager out there for every kind of internet citizen, from the security-conscious to the budget-bound. Sticky Password is a compelling option for people who don’t want to spend a lot to get premium features like emergency access options or dark web monitoring. The service also provides top-notch desktop functionality on both apps and websites. Its iOS app didn’t function well in testing, however, and its free tier is pretty limited. We recommend choosing apps that function well on all devices, which is why our Editors’ Choice winners are NordPass and Proton Pass. NordPass Premium is an affordable option that offers top-notch features, including email aliases and advanced storage settings. The free Proton Pass makes premium-level features, such as email masking, accessible across all your devices. How Much Does Sticky Password Cost?
Sticky Password offers a free plan that covers core password management tasks, including form-filling, multi-factor authentication options, and password generation. However, the plan is somewhat limited, as it can only be used on one device. The free plan doesn’t include backups, dark web monitoring, emergency access, password sharing, or priority support.
Spring for a Premium subscription to get the features listed above. On its website, the company states that a portion of the proceeds from each license sold is donated to support the Save the Manatee Club. The list price for a one-year subscription is $39.99; however, it is often discounted. You can also buy a Lifetime subscription for $199.99.
Sticky Password’s list price is slightly higher than that of some of its competitors. RoboForm’s plan is $23.88, 1Password and NordPass are $35.88, and Bitwarden has the least expensive premium option at $10.Getting Started
Sticky Password offers browser extensions for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari, which are accessible within the company’s native desktop apps for Mac and Windows. Desktop clients are a dying commodity in the password manager market, as competitors such as Dashlane and NordPass have transitioned to cloud-only solutions on desktops in recent years. Sticky Password’s decision to provide native applications makes their code more difficult to reverse engineer, thereby increasing security for customers.
After downloading and installing the desktop client on my Windows computer, I clicked on the Menu button and chose ‘Import.’ If you’re switching to Sticky Password from another password manager, you can continue to use your existing credentials. The app imports from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari browsers, and the following competing password managers: 1Password, Bitwarden, Bitdefender, Kaspersky Password Manager, KeePass, LastPass, and RoboForm. Unlike most password managers I’ve tested, Sticky doesn’t provide an option for unbranded CSV files, such as those from unsupported password management platforms. Data Privacy Interview
Before evaluating each password manager, I send a list of questions to the parent company to determine how they handle and store your private data. After all, you’re giving these companies your passwords, and you need to know which companies are worthy of that trust. I’ve included Sticky Password’s responses to my questions below.
Has your company ever had a security breach?
Sticky Password has never experienced a security breach since our founding more than 20 years ago. We’re committed to combining strong encryption, a local-first approach, and responsible security practices that prioritize user privacy.
What unencrypted information does the password manager store in user vaults?
All user data stored in the Sticky Password vault is encrypted — both when stored locally on the user’s device and when backed up or synced through our secure cloud servers (if the user chooses to enable those options).
The only information that is not encrypted is limited metadata — for example, structural data such as row identifiers and field labels. This metadata does not contain any of the actual stored values like passwords, usernames, or secure notes. The encryption approach remains the same regardless of whether the vault is stored locally or synced online.
What is the company’s policy regarding selling or sharing customer data with third parties?
Sticky Password does not sell, trade, or otherwise share customer data with third parties — including email addresses.
We collect only the minimum personal data required to operate the service securely and reliably. We are fully GDPR-compliant, and our commitment to user privacy goes beyond regulations — it’s built into the design of our product. For payments, we use reputable third-party processors and do not store or handle credit card details ourselves.
How does your company respond to requests for user information from governments and law enforcement?
Sticky Password complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and enforceable legal requests. That said, because of our zero-knowledge architecture, we do not have access to users’ Master Passwords or the contents of their encrypted vaults, and therefore cannot decrypt or provide personal data — even if officially requested.
Sticky Password is fully GDPR-compliant and firmly committed to upholding user privacy and data protection.
The company’s answers align with the privacy policy, which is ideal. That said, the company stores unencrypted metadata in vaults, which is not good, as we learned during LastPass’s 2022 security incident.
