The Best KeePass AlternativesTop Password Managers & Authenticators like KeePass

KeePass is described as 'Free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file' and is a leading password manager in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to KeePass for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Linux, Windows and iPhone apps. The best KeePass alternative is KeePassXC, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KeePass are Bitwarden, Keepass2Android, LastPass and KeePassX.

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KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key file.

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KeePass alternatives page was last updated Jun 5, 2023
    1Password icon
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    Manage unique passwords and sensitive information with platform support for Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and more. Features include auto-fill, security alerts, and cross-device synchronization.

    32 1Password alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
  1. KeePassXC icon
     513 likes

    KeePassXC is a modern, secure, and open-source password manager that stores and manages your most sensitive information.

    204 KeePassXC alternatives
    Welcome Screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Integrated Password Generator
    3.  Browser integration
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Portable
    6.  Keepass compatible
    7.  Autofill
    8.  Cross-Platform
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Keyfile support
    11.  Centralized credentials
    12.  Password encryption
    13.  Save Attachments
    14.  Multiple languages
    15.  Linux-based
    16.  Automatic Form-Filler
    17.  Autocompletion
    KeePassXC iconKeePass Icon

    KeePassXC VS KeePass

    Is KeePassXC a good alternative to KeePass?
     
    Comments about KeePassXC as an Alternative to KeePass
     
       
    lopatoid

    It's free, open source, and, most important, more secure.

    Top positive commentJul 2, 2018
    8
    jacekdobrzyniecki

    Unfortunately, KeePassXC lacks a very useful option to display custom columns in the main list (e.g. if you add a field like "email" or "displayname" to your password entries, you might want to be able to quickly see where have you used a given email.) This is a dealbreaker for me.

    CommentJan 21, 2022
    2
    Guest

    Native client, more cross platform than mono/.NET based KeePass

    Positive commentMay 8, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks KeePassXC is a great KeePass alternative.

    • KeePassXC is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to KeePass.

    • KeePassXC is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KeePass.

    • KeePassXC is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
    • KeePassXC is LightweightKeePass is not according to our users
  2. Bitwarden icon
     1197 likes

    Bitwarden is the easiest and safest way to store your logins and passwords across all of your devices (iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Windows, Mac, Linux, and more).

    208 Bitwarden alternatives
    Desktop app on macOS

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Tor Browser
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • Opera
    • Chocolatey
    • Mono
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Autofill
    6.  Password Generator
    7.  Android Sync
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Multiplatform Export
    11.  Real-time sync
    12.  Password Sharing
    13.  Web-Based
    14.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    15.  Password Migration
    16.  Biometric Authentication
    Bitwarden iconKeePass Icon

    Bitwarden VS KeePass

    Is Bitwarden a good alternative to KeePass?
     
    Comments about Bitwarden as an Alternative to KeePass
     
    Guest

    It has all features from Keepass , Cloud Sync (FREE) and a beautiful UI

    Positive commentOct 26, 2022
    0
    RemovedUser

    Easy, free & open source software, cloud sync in all devices and password generator (all in free version)

    Positive commentApr 23, 2020
    1
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    Bitwarden icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Bitwarden is a great KeePass alternative.

    • Bitwarden is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, SaaS, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to KeePass.

    • Bitwarden is Freemium and Open SourceKeePass is Free and Open Source
    • Bitwarden is Security-focusedKeePass is not according to our users
  3. Keepass2Android icon
     141 likes

    Keepass2Android is an open source password manager application for Android. It reads and writes .kdbx-files, the database format used by the popular KeePass 2.x Password Safe for Windows and other desktop operating systems.

    140 Keepass2Android alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Keepass integration
    2.  Sync with Google Drive
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Password safe
    5.  Unlock with fingerprint
    6.  Biometric Authentication
    7.  Cryptolocker
    8.  Sync with Onedrive
    9.  Sync with Dropbox
    Keepass2Android iconKeePass Icon

    Keepass2Android VS KeePass

    Is Keepass2Android a good alternative to KeePass?
     
    Comments about Keepass2Android as an Alternative to KeePass
     
    Notunderscore

    Best of all, you also have the auto fill-in for any app too! Isn't that great?

    Positive commentDec 2, 2021
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    Guest

    Database can be natively synchronized with cloud storage. You can have a database cert + password protected and have the database tranparently synchronized without needed cert.

    Positive commentSep 23, 2019
    2
    Akhilesh_T

    Best android alternative to KeePass. Been using this since a few years.

    I would recommend using a KeyFile along with the Master Password for the best 2FA (2 Factor Authentication).

    Positive commentMar 6, 2021
    0
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    • Almost everyone thinks Keepass2Android is a great KeePass alternative.

    • Keepass2Android is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
  4. LastPass icon
     1647 likes

    LastPass is a secure, browser-based password manager that supports Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari.

    220 LastPass alternatives
    LastPass screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Maxthon
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Top LastPass Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Master Password
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Android Sync
    7.  Portable
    8.  Password Sharing
    9.  Password sync
    10.  Browser extension
    11.  Password Recovery
    12.  Passwords stored in text-file
    13.  Archive Old Passwords
    14.  User Management
    LastPass iconKeePass Icon

    LastPass VS KeePass

    Is LastPass a good alternative to KeePass?
     
    Comments about LastPass as an Alternative to KeePass
     
       
    John Fastman

    It's better to use a password manager than not. By a mile. So use LastPass rather than nothing. But KeePass is prefereable because a) it stores your passwords locally rather than putting it into some US company's hands, b) LastPass doesn't encrypt domain names of your accounts, c) KeePass is open source.

    Top positive commentJan 23, 2017
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    Guest

    lastpass is browser based and therefore different security model

    Top negative commentNov 25, 2016
    44
    hamza naeem

    I personally like LastPass as it has taken all the pain for me in remembering all the passwords, I just have to learn the Master one :)

    Positive commentNov 11, 2022
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    • Some users think LastPass is a great KeePass alternative, some don't.

    • LastPass is Freemium and ProprietaryKeePass is Free and Open Source
  5. KeePassX icon
     377 likes

    KeePassX is an application for people with extremly high demands on secure personal data management. It has a light interface, is cross platform and published under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

    181 KeePassX alternatives
    KeePassX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    Discontinued

    Last release 2.0.3 was in september 2016 https://github.com/keepassx/keepassx/releases https://www.keepassx.org/newsLast commit October 2017.It is because the project has gone innactive that KeePassXC icon KeePassXC was born.

    KeePassX iconKeePass Icon

    KeePassX VS KeePass

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    Comments about KeePassX as an Alternative to KeePass
     
    KuboFHromoslav

    Despite KeePassX lacks some fancy features of KeePass and its development is slower, it is native to Linux and have much better performance and bit better look there. Still there are problems about storing the database file in cloud, as KeePassX does not support such services nor plugins, which could help (so you depend on another software to do syncing).

    Positive commentMay 15, 2017
    1
    chadyred

    OpenSources local with encrypted database not a remote solution.

    Positive commentApr 16, 2017
    3
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    KeePassX icon
    • Most users think KeePassX is a great KeePass alternative.

    • KeePassX is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
  6. KeeWeb icon
     112 likes

    Web and desktop password manager compatible with KeePass. Works online in any modern browser or as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    189 KeeWeb alternatives
    KeeWeb screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Integrated Password Generator
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Image Preview
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Save Attachments
    6.  WebDAV Sync
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Password safe
    9.  Keepass compatible
    10.  Password Generator
    11.  Sync with Google Drive
    12.  Drag and Drop
    13.  Sync with Onedrive
    14.  Sync with Dropbox
    KeeWeb iconKeePass Icon

    KeeWeb VS KeePass

    Is KeeWeb a good alternative to KeePass?
     
    Comments about KeeWeb as an Alternative to KeePass
     
       
    John Fastman

    KeeWeb is KeePass-compatible & open source. It has most of the most important functions, although it is less well-established and lacks plugin support to extend its functionality and offer browser integration. On the other hand, it works natively on Mac, which KeePass does not.

    Positive commentDec 20, 2016
    2
    Guest

    One of the best password manager, even better than original KeePass

    Positive commentSep 11, 2019
    2
    Akhilesh_T

    It has a pleasant GUI design and the Auto-type function along with "Mix real keystrokes with random" is most useful on their Desktop App. Most of all, this app is open source.

    Positive commentMar 6, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks KeeWeb is a great KeePass alternative.

    • KeeWeb is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
  7. Proton Pass icon
     66 likes

    Proton Pass keeps your passwords and identity secure with rigorous end-to-end encryption.

    76 Proton Pass alternatives
    Proton Pass screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for Aliases
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Time-based One-time Password
    8.  Biometric Authentication
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Password Sharing
    11.  Autofill
    12.  Passkey Support
    13.  Integrated Password Generator
    Proton Pass iconKeePass Icon

    Proton Pass VS KeePass

    Is Proton Pass a good alternative to KeePass?
     
  8. 1Password icon
     611 likes

    Manage unique passwords and sensitive information with platform support for Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and more. Features include auto-fill, security alerts, and cross-device synchronization.

    32 1Password alternatives
    1Password screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Browser integration
    2.  Autofill
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Team Collaboration
    6.  Password Generator
    7.  Note organization
    8.  License management
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Password Sharing
    11.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    12.  File Storage
    13.  Password encryption
    14.  Time-based One-time Password
    15.  Consistent UI
    16.  Password protection
    17.  Save Login Provider
    18.  Passkey Support
    1Password iconKeePass Icon

    1Password VS KeePass

    Is 1Password a good alternative to KeePass?
     
    Comments about 1Password as an Alternative to KeePass
     
    Guest

    1Password is proprietary (not open source) and might not encrypt your URLs (neither does LastPass). A more trustworthy choice is KeePass (or KeePassXC for Mac/Linux with browser integrations). Failing that, try BitWarden, which syncs just like 1Password, except that it's open source and does encrypt your URLs.

    Negative commentJun 11, 2017
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    Tarcilio Neto

    Although it is not Open Source (and usually when you want an alternative to an OS software, you would naturally wish for another OS solution) you can just purchase the applications and you are done. No monthly fees (although 1Password does have a plan option) and has a local database (unless you wish to sync between multiple devices). I also think it is above KeePass due to the extensions, which improve your daily routine quite significantly.

    Positive commentFeb 12, 2017
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    • Most users think 1Password is a great KeePass alternative.

    • 1Password is the most popular commercial alternative to KeePass.

    • 1Password is Paid and ProprietaryKeePass is Free and Open Source
    • 1Password is Security-focusedKeePass is not according to our users
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