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Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari save passwords for free. It's a good start - but when you use more than one browser, share access, or want stronger protection, a password manager does a lot more.
Last checked: October 5, 2026
01 / At a glance
02 / Key differences
Passwords saved in Chrome won't show up in Firefox or Safari without a manual export. Inlockly works in every browser and app at once.
Inlockly encrypts every item on your device using a zero-knowledge model. In Chrome, on-device encryption has to be turned on separately.
Data saved in the browser is a common target for data-stealing programs (infostealers). The Inlockly vault stays encrypted and locked until you open it.
Browsers share passwords within a family group at most. Inlockly has shared vaults with permissions and a secure link for people outside your account.
Chrome, Edge, and Firefox don't generate one-time codes. In Inlockly, the code fills in along with the password.
Undo an accidental change from the 30-day history, and save an encrypted backup to a file protected by a separate password.
03 / Feature by feature
We compare plans for individuals and families. Where a feature requires a paid plan, we say so.
| Feature | Inlockly | Browser password managers |
|---|---|---|
| 01Availability and price | ||
| Price | YesFree plan; paid from the Personal plan | YesFree |
| Works in every browser | YesChrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera | NoPasswords stay in their own browser |
| Mobile and desktop apps | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android | PartlyWherever the same browser and account run |
| 02Everyday use | ||
| Autofill and password generator | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA codes (TOTP) | YesPersonal plan and up | NoNot in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox |
| Payment cards and secure notes | YesIn one encrypted vault | PartlyCards and addresses in separate autofill |
| Import from other managers | YesOn every plan, including Free | PartlyImport from a CSV file |
| 03Security | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | YesAlways, AES-256-GCM and Argon2id | PartlyDepends on the browser; in Chrome you turn on on-device encryption yourself |
| A separate master password for the vault | YesThe vault locks after inactivity | PartlyUsually a signed-in browser profile is enough |
| Compromised password warnings | YesSafetyMeter™ from the Personal plan | YesE.g., password checkup in Chrome and Edge |
| 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 | No |
| Shared passwords with loved ones | YesShared vaults with permissions | PartlyChrome - individual passwords in a Google family group |
| Plans for teams and businesses | YesTeam, Business, Enterprise | No |
04 / Making the switch
In Chrome, open Google Password Manager → Settings → Export passwords. Edge and Firefox have a similar option in their password settings.
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 and turn off your browser's offer to save passwords - from now on, the Inlockly extension handles that.
Import is available on every plan, including Free. Import guide ↗
05 / Good to know
Browsers encrypt saved passwords, and that's better than one password for everything. Their weak spots are being locked into one ecosystem, having no separate vault lock, and being a popular target for data-stealing malware. A password manager encrypts your vault using a zero-knowledge model and only unlocks it with your master password.
No. Export them from Google Password Manager to a CSV file and import them into Inlockly - import is available on every plan, including Free. Inlockly also imports passwords from Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
Day to day, it works just like your browser: it offers to save a password and fills it in on the site. The difference is that it does this in every browser and app, keeps an eye on password quality, and lets you share passwords safely.
You can, but that's two places to look after and two versions of the same passwords. After importing, we recommend turning off password saving in your browser and deleting the old entries there.
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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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