Comparison
The Passwords app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac is free and convenient. Inlockly works just as well on Android, Windows, and Linux - and doesn't lock your passwords into a single ecosystem.
Last checked: October 5, 2026
01 / At a glance
02 / Key differences
Apple Passwords doesn't work on Android or Linux, and on Windows it requires iCloud for Windows. Inlockly has apps for all of these systems.
Inlockly extensions work in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera - the same way, whatever computer you're on.
Apple's shared password groups only work with people who have Apple devices. An Inlockly link opens for anyone - including on an Android phone.
A separate vault for everyone, shared vaults with permissions, and an admin dashboard that helps keep things organized.
30 days of item change history and an encrypted backup file protected by a separate password.
When passwords need to be shared across a team, Inlockly has plans for teams and businesses, with departments and activity history.
03 / Feature by feature
We compare plans for individuals and families. Where a feature requires a paid plan, we say so.
| Feature | Inlockly | Apple Passwords |
|---|---|---|
| 01Availability and price | ||
| Price | YesFree plan; paid from the Personal plan | YesFree, built into Apple devices |
| iPhone, iPad, and Mac | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | No |
| Windows and Linux | YesNative apps | PartlyWindows via iCloud for Windows; no Linux |
| Browser extensions | YesChrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera | PartlySafari; iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome, Edge, and others |
| 02Everyday use | ||
| Autofill and password generator | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA codes (TOTP) | YesPersonal plan and up | Yes |
| Passkeys | No | Yes |
| Payment cards and secure notes | YesIn one vault | PartlyCards kept separately in Safari autofill |
| Import and export | YesImport on every plan; export and backups from Personal | PartlyCSV import and export on Mac |
| 03Security | ||
| End-to-end encryption | YesZero-knowledge, AES-256-GCM | YesiCloud Keychain, end-to-end encrypted |
| Weak and compromised password warnings | YesSafetyMeter™ from the Personal plan | Yes |
| Item change history | Yes30 days (Personal and Family) | No |
| 04Sharing, family, and business | ||
| Sharing with people without an account | YesSecure link from the Personal plan | NoOnly with people who have Apple devices |
| Shared passwords with loved ones | YesShared vaults with permissions | YesShared password groups |
| Family admin dashboard | Yes | No |
| Plans for teams and businesses | YesTeam, Business, Enterprise | No |
04 / Making the switch
In the Passwords app on your Mac, choose File → Export All Passwords to File and save the CSV file.
Open import in the Inlockly app and select the file. Your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches the cloud.
Delete the export file. On your iPhone, choose Inlockly in Settings as your password autofill source - instead of or alongside Apple Passwords.
Import is available on every plan, including Free. Import guide ↗
05 / Good to know
No. The Passwords app works on Apple devices, and on Windows through iCloud for Windows and a browser extension. If anyone in your family or team uses Android, a password manager that works on every system will be more convenient.
Yes. Inlockly supports iOS system autofill and unlocking with Face ID or Touch ID. In Settings, you choose Inlockly as your password source - you can keep Apple Passwords on too.
Yes - iCloud Keychain is end-to-end encrypted. The limitation isn't security, it's reach: it works within the Apple ecosystem and has no admin dashboard, change history, or business plans.
On your Mac, in the Passwords app, export all passwords to a CSV file, then import the file in the Inlockly app. Import is available on every plan. Delete the export file when you're done.
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See the comparisonThis comparison was prepared by the Inlockly team. We checked other products' features on their websites, pricing pages, and documentation. We cover plans for individuals and families; business offerings may differ. Vendors change their prices and features - if you spot something out of date, let us know and we will fix it.
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