KeePass Alternatives for Mac

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

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Free and open source password manager storing passwords in a local encrypted database with strong AES or Twofish encryption and master key access.

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KeePass alternatives page was last updated May 10, 2025
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  1. 1Password icon

    1Password

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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.

    44 1Password alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    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
    1Password screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Browser integration
    2.  Autofill
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Team Collaboration
    6.  Password Generator
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Password Sharing
    10.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Time-based One-time Password
  2. 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.  Keyfile support
    11.  Dark Mode
    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
  4. 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.

    210 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
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  6. LastPass icon

    LastPass

     1648 likes
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    Password manager with unlimited storage, password generation, form filling, secure sharing, dark web monitoring, account recovery, and business tools like dashboards.

    225 LastPass alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Maxthon Cloud Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    LastPass screenshot 1

    Top LastPass Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Password encryption
    4.  Master Password
    5.  Password Generator
    6.  Cloud based
    7. Android icon  Android Sync
    8.  Portable
    9.  Password Sharing
    10.  Password sync
    11.  Password Recovery
    12.  Browser extension

    LastPass VS KeePass

     
    Comments about LastPass as an Alternative to KeePass
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    Jan 23, 2017
    27

    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 Negative Comment
    Guest
    Nov 25, 2016
    44

    lastpass is browser based and therefore different security model

    Most Recent Comment
    hamza naeem
    Positive •Nov 11, 2022
    0

    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 :)

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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
  7. KeePassX icon

    KeePassX

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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

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    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.

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    • Most users think KeePassX is a great KeePass alternative.

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

    KeeWeb

     114 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.

    194 KeeWeb alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    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
  10. Proton Pass icon

    Proton Pass

     90 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.

    84 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

     
  11. 1Password icon

    1Password

     621 likes
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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.

    44 1Password alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    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
    1Password screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Browser integration
    2.  Autofill
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Team Collaboration
    6.  Password Generator
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Password Sharing
    10.  FIDO U2F (2FA) support
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Time-based One-time Password

    1Password VS KeePass

     
    Comments about 1Password as an Alternative to KeePass
    Guest
    Negative •Jun 11, 2017
    3

    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.

    Tarcilio Neto
    Positive •Feb 12, 2017
    -5

    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.

    KeePass Icon
    1Password icon

    • 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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