Why Use a Password Manager for Via Browser on Android
Using Via Browser on Android offers speed and minimalism, but managing dozens of unique, complex passwords by hand is risky and time-consuming. A dedicated password manager brings:
- Secure password generation and storage: Strong, random passwords that aren’t reused across sites.
- Autofill integration: Instant login in Via Browser via Android’s Autofill API or browser add-ons.
- Encrypted vault: Zero-knowledge encryption so even the provider can’t read your data.
- Cross-device sync: Access to the same vault on desktop, iOS or other Android devices.
- Additional security features: Breach monitoring, 2FA code storage, secure notes.
Comparison of Password Managers for Via Browser on Android
| Manager | Website | Android App | Extension (Via Browser) |
Autofill Support | Free Tier | Paid Plans | Open Source? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProtonPass | proton.me/pass | Yes (Google Play, F-Droid) | Yes (Chrome Web Store) Installable in Via |
Native Android Autofill API | Unlimited items, 1 device | From 2.49/mo (multi-device, advanced features) | No (proprietary open-core) |
| Bitwarden | bitwarden.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Native Android Autofill API | Unlimited items, unlimited devices | 1/mo Premium (2FA, encrypted attachments) | Yes |
| LastPass | lastpass.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Android Autofill Service | Basic free, 1 device type | From 3/mo (Families, Teams) | No |
| 1Password | 1password.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Android Autofill API | 14-day free trial | From 2.99/mo (individual), 4.99/mo (families) | No |
| Dashlane | dashlane.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Android Autofill Service | Up to 50 passwords | From 2.49/mo | No |
| KeePassDX | github.com/Kunzisoft/KeePassDX | Yes | No (no browser add-on) | Manual copy-paste or System Autofill | Free | Free | Yes |
| NordPass | nordpass.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Android Autofill API | Free limited | From 2.99/mo | No |
| RoboForm | roboform.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Android Autofill Service | Up to 10 logins | 2.99/mo (unlimited devices) | No |
| Keeper | keepersecurity.com | Yes | Yes (Chrome Web Store) | Android Autofill API | Free limited | 2.91/mo (annual) | No |
ProtonPass: The Best Password Manager for Via Browser on Android
Among all options, ProtonPass stands out for Via Browser on Android because:
- Official Chrome extension downloadable in Via Browser’s extension manager, offering seamless autofill even on sites where Android’s API falls short.
- Privacy Focus: Zero-knowledge encryption, Swiss jurisdiction, no logging.
- Android-First Experience: Dedicated ProtonPass app on Google Play and F-Droid, plus full support for Android’s Autofill API.
- Cross-Platform Sync: Instant syncing between Android, desktop browsers (via extension) and iOS.
- User-Friendly UI: Clean, lightweight interface that mirrors Via’s minimal design ethos.
- Competitive Pricing: Unlimited passwords on the free plan for one device, affordable upgrades from 2.49/mo for multi-device access and additional features.
Getting started is as simple as installing ProtonPass from your Android app store, activating Android Autofill (Settings → System → Languages input → Advanced → Autofill service), then adding the Chrome extension in Via Browser’s extension panel. For full details and downloads, visit proton.me/pass.
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