Do the individual tools have features the all-in-one does not?

No unique extra features — the core functionality is the same. The main difference is 64-bit Firefox support in the dedicated Firefox tool, and a simpler UI focused on one browser.

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SterJo Browser Passwords vs. Individual Browser Tools: Which Should You Use?

Q: Which tool should I use for Microsoft Edge?

Either works for Chromium-based Edge. The all-in-one tool covers it fully. The dedicated SterJo Edge Passwords tool is also available if you prefer a single-browser tool.

📅 Sep 17, 2024 • ⏱️ 6 min read • ✍️ SterJo Software • 📂 Browsers

SterJo offers two types of browser password recovery tools: an all-in-one tool that recovers passwords from every browser at once, and individual tools dedicated to specific browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. Both are free — but they're designed for different situations. Here's how to choose.

Quick Decision Guide

Use SterJo Browser Passwords (all-in-one) when: You use multiple browsers, don't know which one saved the password, or want to back up everything before a reinstall.

Use an individual tool when: You know exactly which browser has the password, or you need 64-bit Firefox support (Firefox 64-bit requires the dedicated Firefox tool).

The Tools: What Exists

SterJo Software offers the following browser password recovery tools — all free:

SterJo Browser Passwords — All browsers at once (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, IE, Vivaldi, Brave, and more)
SterJo Chrome Passwords — Dedicated Chrome tool
SterJo Firefox Passwords — Dedicated Firefox tool (supports 64-bit)
SterJo Edge Passwords — Dedicated Microsoft Edge tool
SterJo Opera Passwords — Dedicated Opera tool
SterJo IE Passwords — Dedicated Internet Explorer tool

SterJo Browser Passwords — All-in-One

SterJo Browser Passwords scans every supported browser profile on your Windows user account in a single operation. You don't need to know which browser saved a given password — just run the tool and all credentials from all browsers appear together in one searchable list, with a column showing which browser each entry came from.

Best for:

Users who switch between multiple browsers regularly
Pre-reinstall password backup — grab everything at once
Situations where you don't remember which browser has a specific login
Anyone who wants a complete inventory of all browser-saved credentials

Limitation: Firefox 64-bit passwords may appear blank due to a 32-bit/64-bit NSS library incompatibility. For 64-bit Firefox specifically, the dedicated Firefox tool is needed.

Individual Browser Tools

Each dedicated tool focuses entirely on one browser. They follow the same core approach as the all-in-one tool but are targeted at users who specifically need credentials from one browser and want a lighter, focused application.

SterJo Firefox Passwords is the most notable of the individual tools because it handles a case the all-in-one tool cannot: Firefox 64-bit password recovery. If you use the current 64-bit version of Firefox, you'll need this dedicated tool to see your saved passwords.

Best for individual tools:

You're certain the password is in one specific browser
You need Firefox 64-bit support
You prefer a minimal, single-purpose tool for a specific browser

Full Feature Comparison

Feature	Browser Passwords (All-in-One)	Individual Browser Tools
Recovers from multiple browsers in one scan	✅ Yes — all supported browsers	❌ One browser per tool
Shows which browser saved each entry	✅ Yes	N/A — single browser
Firefox 64-bit support	❌ No (shows blank)	✅ Yes (Firefox tool only)
Chrome support	✅ Yes	✅ Chrome tool
Edge support	✅ Yes	✅ Edge tool
Opera support	✅ Yes	✅ Opera tool
IE support	✅ Yes	✅ IE tool
Vivaldi / Brave / Epic	✅ Yes	❌ No dedicated tool
Filter by browser	✅ Yes	N/A — single browser
Pre-reinstall bulk backup	✅ Ideal	⚠️ Would need to run each separately
Portable version available	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (all tools)
Free	✅ Yes	✅ Yes

Which Tool for Which Scenario

Scenario: "I forgot a password but don't know which browser saved it"
→ SterJo Browser Passwords (all-in-one) — one scan shows all browsers at once.

Scenario: "I'm reinstalling Windows and want to save every browser password first"
→ SterJo Browser Passwords (all-in-one) — backs up all browsers in one export.

Scenario: "I only use Chrome and need to find a saved Chrome password"
→ Either tool works. SterJo Chrome Passwords is slightly more focused.

Scenario: "My Firefox passwords show as blank in the all-in-one tool"
→ You're using 64-bit Firefox. Switch to SterJo Firefox Passwords.

Scenario: "I use Brave or Vivaldi and need to recover saved passwords"
→ SterJo Browser Passwords (all-in-one) — there are no dedicated Brave or Vivaldi tools, but the all-in-one covers both.

🔄 Can I use both? Absolutely. Many users run the all-in-one tool for a complete backup export, then use a dedicated tool for a specific browser if they need deeper investigation. Both are free and portable — there's no reason not to keep both on hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. If I use the all-in-one tool, do I need the individual tools too?

Generally no — unless you use 64-bit Firefox, in which case you need the dedicated Firefox tool for that browser specifically. For all other browsers, the all-in-one tool provides full coverage.

2. Do the individual tools have any features the all-in-one tool doesn't?

The core functionality is the same: detect saved credentials, decrypt them, display them. The individual tools don't have unique extra features — the main differentiation is 64-bit Firefox support in the dedicated Firefox tool, and a simpler UI focused on one browser.

3. Why does the all-in-one tool show blank passwords for Firefox?

SterJo Browser Passwords is a 32-bit application. Firefox 64-bit uses 64-bit NSS encryption libraries that a 32-bit process cannot load. The dedicated SterJo Firefox Passwords tool is designed specifically to handle this. If you're on Firefox 32-bit (legacy versions), the all-in-one tool works fine.

4. Are the individual tools updated as frequently as the all-in-one?

All SterJo tools receive updates when needed to support new browser versions or encryption changes. Major encryption updates (like Chrome's encryption changes) typically affect the all-in-one tool and the individual Chromium-based tools simultaneously.

5. Which tool should I use for Microsoft Edge?

Either works for current Chromium-based Edge. The all-in-one tool covers it (added in v1.6 with Chromium Edge support). If you want a dedicated Edge tool, SterJo Edge Passwords is available. Legacy Edge (the pre-Chromium version) is also supported by both.

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✅ Still Not Sure? Start With the All-in-One

SterJo Browser Passwords covers every browser except Firefox 64-bit in a single scan. If your Firefox passwords show blank, grab the dedicated Firefox tool as well — both are free.

All-in-One Tool → Firefox Tool →

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💡 Quick Tip

Not sure which Firefox version you have? Go to Firefox menu → Help → About Firefox. If it says "64-bit" you need the dedicated SterJo Firefox Passwords tool — the all-in-one won't decrypt Firefox 64-bit passwords.

📊 Did You Know?

Chrome, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave all use the same password storage format (Chromium's Login Data SQLite file). A tool that supports Chrome automatically supports all Chromium-based browsers.