Question 1

Swifty vs Bitwarden: which is better for privacy?

Accepted Answer

Swifty is offline-first and keeps all data locally, offering maximum privacy, while Bitwarden uses cloud sync by default with a freemium model. Swifty is ideal if you avoid cloud dependencies, but Bitwarden has more features like browser extensions.

Question 2

How to sync Swifty passwords across devices?

Accepted Answer

Swifty offers optional Google Drive sync to sync encrypted data across devices. You need to enable it manually in the app, as it's not automatic like some cloud-based managers.

Question 3

Does Swifty work on mobile phones?

Accepted Answer

Swifty is primarily a desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with no mentioned mobile versions in the README. It's not suitable for mobile-only users who need on-the-go access.

Question 4

How secure is Swifty's encryption for credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Swifty uses AES-256 GCM encryption locally, which is industry-standard and secure for sensitive data like credit cards. However, security depends on keeping your master password safe and using backups wisely.

Question 5

Can I import passwords from LastPass to Swifty?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify import features for LastPass, so you might need to export data from LastPass and manually import it, or check community guides for compatibility formats.

Question 6

How to backup Swifty data without using Google Drive?

Accepted Answer

You can backup by exporting data to a local encrypted file, as mentioned in the features. The data is stored on your file system, so you can manually copy it for offline backups.

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