CNET Editors' review
It falls squarely in the middle of the pack as far as password keepers go, but easy to learn pull-down menus, and simple program operation make the application one for less experienced users. Nothing truly special here, but no out and out flaws either.
Right off the bat, Scarabay proves to go only half way. The app allows users to drag and drop Web site, login, and password data onto your favorite browser. Unfortunately, users must perform the work with three steps. A front runner would open the page and fill in the data with one double-click. The application also fails to automatically save data as it is entered, an easy-to-use feature found in top-notch password savers.
Scarabay does offer more flexibility than most with the option to open saved Web sites in any of nine popular browsers. It's easy to create folders of sites and sort with just a click. Extras such as USB install, multiple password protected accounts, skinning, a password generator and auto-saving of the Web site database help the application finish strong, if not among the best in the field.
Scarabay is freeware and simple to use. It's not the best we've tried, but it gets the job done and deserves a test run for any user looking for a cheap and easy way to manage passwords.
Publisher's Description
From Nick Kalmykov, CHAS:
Scarabay is the top-rated Password Manager. Scarabay save and protection logins, passwords, E-mail, URL and any secret information. Autofill web-page login and password. Fill login, password, E-Mail fields with drag-and-drop to any forms. Open one click webpage. Runs from USB key, no install needed. Creates personal account for each user. Skins are supported. Scarabay is easy and convenient. The program provides reliable encryption, has a convenient interface and a built-in password generator.
What's new in this version: Version 3.1.3.0 allows users to search in a tree of the data in a name, login, the address, folder, match case and is added without. Both upwards on a tree, and downwards
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"Works every time"
Version: Scarabay 3.1
Pros
is easy to use; does what it's supposed to do .No frills, no fuss!
Cons
Might not have all the bells and whistles-BUT it does the job well
Summary
I have been using it for quite some time, and am very happy with it.
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"Works well but with some drawbacks."
Version: Scarabay 3.07 beta
Pros
Easy to set up and use. Built in password generator. Auto fill in of passwords.
Cons
Auto fill in only works with Internet Explorer. Auto fill in not done automatically.
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"Decent, but needs improvement"
Version: Scarabay 3.07 beta
Pros
Does what it says it'll do. Will run from a USB drive, so you can take it with you anywhere.
Cons
With Firefox, you can only drag-and-drop usernames and passwords, you can't use the one-click login feature.
Summary
Honestly, theres a million other password managers out there that use drag and drop, and most do it better than this. It's pretty easy to figure out how to use it, although if you do need help, the help section is written in broken english, like it was written by someone who only began english lessons yesterday. Which also kinda describes much of the program's interface, actually. Maybe it sounds silly to nitpick over spelling, but how willing are you to trust your confidential login information to someone who can't spell "paste" or "web page" correct??
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"Good but could not get it to work properly with Firefox"
Version: Scarabay 3.07 beta
Pros
This is a neat little program. Has lots of configurable options and plenty of secure toys. Brilliant add on to IE.
Cons
This software seems to work best attached to IE. I personally could not get the Firefox autofill to work which made it next to useless for me.
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"good."
Version: Scarabay 3.07 beta
Pros
auto fil
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"Simple to use!"
Version: Scarabay 2.9
Pros
A practical and simple to use software!
Nice work.
Cons
Nothing so far!
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"Practical and extremely easy to use"
Version: Scarabay 2.8
Pros
I have tried lots of programs to help me handle the many passwords I use in my everyday surfing. In my opinion, Scarabay is the easiest and most practical password manager and generator. And it's free! Its extremely simple interface is its main virtue. The programs allows you to enter urls, so a simple click of the mouse takes you there. You don't even have to copy and paste your passwords, you can drag and drop them with your mouse.
Cons
There's a minor bug. When scarabay is open, windows won't shut down. You have to manually close scarabay in order to shut down windows.
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"Very Good, Easy,"
Version: Scarabay 2.7
Pros
Pleasant interface, program is light in the use, it very conveniently introduced by mouse the passwords
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