Open Source KeePass Alternatives for Mac

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

KeePass alternatives are mainly Password Managers but may also be Authenticators. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of KeePass.

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Bitwarden
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Password Manager
Authenticator
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Apple Watch
Microsoft Edge
Vivaldi Browser
Google Chrome
Microsoft SQL Server
Tor Browser Bundle
Safari
F-Droid
Cloudron
Opera
Mono
Brave
Firefox
Chocolatey
Software as a Service (SaaS)
195 alternatives to Bitwarden
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). Bitwarden is FREE and open source.
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Bitwarden Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationBitwarden supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. Dark ModeBitwarden supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. End-to-End EncryptionBitwarden has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
5. FIDO U2F (2FA) supportBitwarden supports FIDO U2F / passwordless / multi-factor authentication.
6. Password SharingSecurely share passwords among friends, family and colleagues
7. Ad-freeBitwarden doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Privacy focusedBitwarden is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
9. Works OfflineBitwarden can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Browser integration
Password encryption
Autofill
Password Generator
Android Sync
Security focused
Multiplatform Export
Real-time sync
Web-Based
Password Migration
Bitwarden vs KeePass opinions
Almost everyone thinks Bitwarden is a great alternative to KeePass.
Guest
It has all features from Keepass , Cloud Sync (FREE) and a beautiful UI
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RemovedUser
Easy, free & open source software, cloud sync in all devices and password generator (all in free version)
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KeePassXC
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Authenticator
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Flatpak
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Firefox
189 alternatives to KeePassXC
KeePassXC is a community fork of KeePassX, the cross-platform port of KeePass for Windows. Every feature is cross-platform and tested to give users the same feel on each operating system, including the loved auto-type feature.
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KeePassXC Features
1. Works OfflineKeePassXC can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationKeePassXC supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. PortableKeePassXC can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. LightweightKeePassXC consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Privacy focusedKeePassXC is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
6. Dark ModeKeePassXC supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. End-to-End EncryptionKeePassXC has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKeePassXC can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. AutocompletionKeePassXC can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
Local Storage
Integrated Password Generator
Browser integration
Keepass compatible
Autofill
Centralized credentials
Linux-based
Keyfile support
Password encryption
AES Encryption
KeePassXC vs KeePass opinions
Almost everyone thinks KeePassXC is a great alternative to KeePass.
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It is available cross platform.
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bird
KeePassXC is pretty much the closest cloud-free solution I am going to get on macOS, until the original KeePass supports macOS out of the box, without me having to install Mono and other complicated stuff.
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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.
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Native client, more cross platform than mono/.NET based KeePass
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lopatoid
It's free, open source, and, most important, more secure.
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KeeWeb
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Mac
Windows
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Online
173 alternatives to KeeWeb
Web and desktop password manager compatible with KeePass. Works online in any modern browser or as a desktop app for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
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KeeWeb Features
1. Dark ModeKeeWeb supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. AES-256 EncryptionKeeWeb has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
Integrated Password Generator
Image Preview
Save Attachments
WebDAV Sync
Keepass compatible
Sync with Google Drive
Password safe
Sync with Dropbox
Sync with Onedrive
Nextcloud integration
KeeWeb vs KeePass opinions
Almost everyone thinks KeeWeb is a great alternative to KeePass.
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.
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JohnFastman
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.
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web client makes accessing your database simple even on devices where you don't have KeePassXC browser integration available (like on chromebooks or a friends computer). Desktop clients available and they function exactly the same way as the web app.
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One of the best password manager, even better than original KeePass
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KeePassX
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Authenticator
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
167 alternatives to KeePassX
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.
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KeePassX Features
1. Works OfflineKeePassX can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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 was born.

KeePassX vs KeePass opinions
Most users think KeePassX is a great alternative to KeePass.
chadyred
OpenSources local with encrypted database not a remote solution.
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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).
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MacPass
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Mac
159 alternatives to MacPass
A free, open-source, KeePass-compatible password manager for macOS.
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MacPass Features
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
MacPass vs KeePass opinions
Almost everyone thinks MacPass is a great alternative to KeePass.
Olorin
The best KeePass alternative that I've been able to find for macOS. Runs natively which can't be said for some other macOS compatible options for KeePass.
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JohnFastman
KeePass is a superb, open-source password manager, but with no native Mac counterpart. MacPass tries to fill that gap in the market. Currently in beta.
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Buttercup
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Password Manager
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Linux
Android
iPhone
Google Chrome
Brave
Firefox
183 alternatives to Buttercup
Buttercup uses a delta-system to manage archive changes and save conflicts. The archive, upon saving, is encrypted with AES 256bit to ensure the security of your credentials. Buttercup uses industry standard methods and configuration for encryption to ensure that there are no...
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Buttercup Features
1. Privacy focusedButtercup is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Dark ModeButtercup supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Works OfflineButtercup can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Password encryption
Login
Electron based
Encrypted Notes
Auto-login
Autofill
Password Generator
Buttercup vs KeePass opinions
Almost everyone thinks Buttercup is a great alternative to KeePass.
uiharu
Built-in integration with Nextcloud and owncloud
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It has a lot of functionality and a beautiful and modern interface.
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AuthPass
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
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Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
197 alternatives to AuthPass
Manage all your passwords across all devices. Open Source password manager compatible with kdbx/keepass. Available on Android, iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, Linux and Windows. It can also be used as a cross-platform supported two factor authentication app.
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AuthPass Features
1. Works OfflineAuthPass can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Biometric AuthenticationLog in or unlock your device using your fingerprint or face recognition
4. Two-factor AuthenticationAuthPass supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Password Generator
WebDAV Sync
Multiple DataBase
Master Password
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Guest
Provides iOS app support/integration of a Keepass password vault database originally created & used on other platforms
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LessPass
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Self-Hosted
Google Chrome
Python
Docker
Firefox
177 alternatives to LessPass
LessPass is an open source password manager. Instead of syncing a database of passwords, it generates them locally every time you put in a domain name, login and master password. There is no central database for hackers to break into.
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LessPass Features
1. LightweightLessPass consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Password Generator
Browser integration
Browser-based
Spectre
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Mac
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
185 alternatives to Spectre
Spectre (prev. Master Password) is a password manager which uses it's own, original algotithm: Instead of saving and sending passwords across the internet, Spectre calculates the password you need, only when you need it, then throws it away again.
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Spectre Features
Password protection
Dataless system
Password Generator
Spectre vs KeePass opinions
Almost everyone thinks Spectre is a great alternative to KeePass.
JohnFastman
Genius invention. Doesn't store your passwords anywhere; it generates them everytime you put in the same Master password and username/website domain. Therefore, your password database can't be hacked - it doesn't exist. However, it's harder to change passwords for accounts because you have to use the iteration feature. Test it to see if it suits your needs. Thumbs up for open source also.
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pass
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Free • Open Source
Password Manager
Mac
Linux
BSD
Git
GnuPG
156 alternatives to pass
Pass is the standard unix password manager, a lightweight password manager that uses GnuPG and Git for Linux, BSD, and Mac OS X. With pass, each password lives inside of a gpg encrypted file whose filename is...
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pass Features
1. Command line interfacepass either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Lightweightpass consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. GPG Encryptionpass supports GPG (aka GnuPG) for encryption of things like emails, messages, files, etc.
Unix style
Native application
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