The Best Open Source KeePass AlternativesTop Password Managers & Authenticators like KeePass

The best open source alternative to KeePass is KeePassXC. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to KeePass and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to KeePass are Bitwarden, Keepass2Android, KeePassX and KeeWeb.

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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 Mar 5, 2025
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  1. KeePassXC icon

    KeePassXC

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

    207 KeePassXC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Integrated Password Generator
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Browser integration
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Portable
    7.  Keepass compatible
    8.  Cross-Platform
    9.  Autofill
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Keyfile support
    12.  Ad-free

    KeePassXC VS KeePass

     
    Comments about KeePassXC as an Alternative to KeePass
    Top Positive Comment
    lopatoid
    Jul 2, 2018
    9

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

    Most Recent Comment
    drummer_nrg
    Positive •Mar 5, 2025
    0

    KeePassXC is actively updated, has changed my life for the better, and is endorsed by the EFF = https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-use-keepassxc

    jacekdobrzyniecki
    •Jan 21, 2022
    2

    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.

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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 Lightweight and Privacy focusedKeePass is not according to our users
  2. Bitwarden icon

    Bitwarden

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    Open-source password manager using AES-256 and PBKDF2 SHA-256 encryption. Securely store and sync logins across iOS, Android, Windows, and more without service provider access.

    211 Bitwarden alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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
    Bitwarden screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Autofill
    6.  Password Generator
    7. Android icon  Android Sync
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Multiplatform Export
    12.  Works Offline

    Bitwarden VS KeePass

     
    Comments about Bitwarden as an Alternative to KeePass
    Guest
    Positive •Oct 26, 2022
    0

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

    RemovedUser
    Positive •Apr 23, 2020
    1

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

    KeePass Icon
    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
  4. Keepass2Android icon

    Keepass2Android

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    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.

    146 Keepass2Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Keepass2Android screenshot 1
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    Keepass2Android Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2. KeePass icon  Keepass integration
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Password safe
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Biometric Authentication
    8.  Cryptolocker
    9. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    10. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox

    Keepass2Android VS KeePass

     
    Comments about Keepass2Android as an Alternative to KeePass
    Most Recent Comment
    Notunderscore
    Positive •Dec 2, 2021
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 23, 2019
    2

    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.

    Akhilesh_T
    Positive •Mar 6, 2021
    0

    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).

    KeePass Icon
    Keepass2Android icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Keepass2Android is a great KeePass alternative.

    • Keepass2Android is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
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  6. KeePassX icon

    KeePassX

     379 likes
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    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.

    184 KeePassX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    KeePassX screenshot 1
    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 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Local Storage

    KeePassX VS KeePass

     
    Comments about KeePassX as an Alternative to KeePass
    KuboFHromoslav
    Positive •May 15, 2017
    1

    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).

    chadyred
    Positive •Apr 16, 2017
    3

    OpenSources local with encrypted database not a remote solution.

    KeePass Icon
    KeePassX icon

    • Most users think KeePassX is a great KeePass alternative.

    • KeePassX is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
  7. KeeWeb icon

    KeeWeb

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

    193 KeeWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    KeeWeb screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.18.7) was released in July 2021, and they're looking for a new maintainer to take over the project.

    Properties

    1.  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.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Password safe
    10.  Keepass compatible
    11.  Password Generator
    12.  Sync with Google Drive

    KeeWeb VS KeePass

     
    Comments about KeeWeb as an Alternative to KeePass
    Most Recent Comment
    John Fastman
    Positive •Dec 20, 2016
    2

    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.

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 11, 2019
    2

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

    Akhilesh_T
    Positive •Mar 6, 2021
    0

    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.

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    KeeWeb icon

    • Almost everyone thinks KeeWeb is a great KeePass alternative.

    • KeeWeb is Free and Open SourceKeePass is also Free and Open Source
  8. Proton Pass icon

    Proton Pass

     87 likes
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    End-to-end encrypted password management and identity protection. Developed by CERN scientists as part of Proton’s services, ensuring peace of mind for millions with open-source, battle-tested encryption. Supports two-factor authentication, synced across devices.

    82 Proton Pass alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Proton Pass screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for Aliases
    6.  AES-256 Encryption
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Biometric Authentication
    9.  Password Sharing
    10.  Time-based One-time Password
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Encrypted Backup

    Proton Pass VS KeePass

     
  10. KeePassDX icon

    KeePassDX

     78 likes
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    KeePassDX is a material design KeePass client for managing keys and passwords in an encrypted database for your Android device.

    84 KeePassDX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    KeePassDX screenshot 1
    KeePassDX screenshot 2
    KeePassDX screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. KeePass icon  Keepass integration
    2.  Password Generator
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Unlock with fingerprint
    6.  Biometric Authentication
    7.  Password encryption
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Time-based One-time Password
    12.  Autofill

    KeePassDX VS KeePass

     
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