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5 reasons why Google Password Manager is not enough
It's convenient. It's free. And you already have it. But are you sure it's good enough for your passwords?
Why does everyone use Google PM?
Google Password Manager comes built into Chrome and Android. You don't need to install anything — it automatically offers to save passwords, fills forms, and syncs between devices.
For most users, it's the only password manager they've ever used. And that's precisely the problem — because "good enough" and "secure" are not the same thing.
For most users, it's the only password manager they've ever used. And that's precisely the problem — because "good enough" and "secure" are not the same thing.
1. Your passwords are tied to your Google account
One account = everything
Your passwords, email, documents, photos, location — everything is tied to the same Google account. If someone gains access to your Google account, they gain access to everything.
No separate vault
A proper password manager has its own master password, separate from your email account. Google PM uses the same password for everything — mail, passwords, and Drive.
Imagine this scenario: someone obtains your Google password through a phishing email. Now they have access to your email, all your passwords, and all the services they can reset via the "Forgot password" option.
2. Passwords are visible to anyone who sits at your computer
Open chrome://password-manager/passwords in Chrome. Can you see all your passwords? The only protection is Windows Hello or biometrics — if enabled.
On many computers, especially family and work machines, Chrome does not lock automatically. Anyone with access to your computer can see all your saved passwords in a few clicks.
On many computers, especially family and work machines, Chrome does not lock automatically. Anyone with access to your computer can see all your saved passwords in a few clicks.
Geslar: The vault automatically locks after inactivity. Every time you want to access passwords, you must enter the master password. No one can "accidentally" see your data.
3. Google reads your data — it's their business model
Ad-based model
Google's primary revenue source is ads based on your data. Google PM is free because you are the product, not the user.
Telemetry
Chrome sends data about your browsing, habits, and usage. Google knows which sites you visit, how often you log in, and to which services.
Google claims it doesn't read the content of your passwords. But it knows which services you have accounts with, how many there are, when you log in, and from which device. That's metadata — and metadata is extremely valuable for profiling.
4. No advanced functionality
No TOTP authenticator
Google PM cannot generate one-time codes (TOTP). You need a separate app for 2FA — Geslar does this natively.
No Secure Send
Need to send someone a password? Google PM has no way to share securely. Geslar has encrypted Secure Send with a PIN and auto-expiration.
No passphrase generator
Google PM only generates random character strings. Geslar can generate memorable passphrases from 4 Croatian dictionaries.
No proper export
Want to move your passwords elsewhere? Google PM only offers CSV export — your passwords in plain text, without encryption. One mistake and they're exposed to everyone.
5. You're locked into Google's ecosystem
Google Password Manager only works in Chrome and on Android. Using Firefox? Safari? Brave? Linux without Chrome? No access.
Your passwords are tied to Google's ecosystem. If you ever want to switch browsers or platforms — you start from scratch or struggle with a CSV export.
Your passwords are tied to Google's ecosystem. If you ever want to switch browsers or platforms — you start from scratch or struggle with a CSV export.
Geslar works as a standalone application and browser extension. Your data is in an encrypted vault that you can move to any device — regardless of browser or operating system.
Comparison at a glance
Geslar
Local storage, own master password, auto-locking, TOTP, Secure Send, passphrase generator, 4 Croatian dictionaries, zero telemetry, zero registration.
Google PM
Cloud storage, tied to Google account, no auto-locking, no TOTP, no Secure Send, no passphrases, telemetry, registration required.
Conclusion
Google Password Manager is better than nothing. If the alternative is writing passwords on paper or using the same password everywhere — by all means use Google PM.
But if you care about privacy, security, and control over your own data — you deserve a better tool. A tool that treats your passwords as your property, not as a data source for an advertising system.
But if you care about privacy, security, and control over your own data — you deserve a better tool. A tool that treats your passwords as your property, not as a data source for an advertising system.
Switch to Geslar — free, local, private.