KeePassXC
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KeePassXC is a modern, secure, and open-source password manager that stores and manages your most sensitive information.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Flatpak
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- Mozilla Firefox
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Recent News
- POX published news article about KeePassXCKeePassXC 2.7.10 brings Proton Pass importer, font size setting, and other improvements
KeePassXC has announced the release of version 2.7.10 of its open-source and cross-platform passwor...
- POX published news article about KeePassXCKeePassXC 2.7.9 released with passkeys refinements and improved CSV & Bitwarden import
KeePassXC, the cross-platform password manager derived from KeePass, has announced the release of v...
- POX published news article about KeePassXCKeePassXC 2.7.8 enhances Passkey support and 1Password & Bitwarden password import
KeePassXC, the widely used password manager, has launched its latest version, 2.7.8, introducing a ...
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- gramblo353 reviewed KeePassXC
The perfect offline password manager. Has any feature one could ask for that does not require an internet connection
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Security & Privacy, Backup & SyncGitHub repository
- 22,631 Stars
- 1,535 Forks
- 698 Open Issues
- Updated Mar 16, 2025
Comments and Reviews
Unless you're a Mac user, the venerable and feature-rich Keepass (the original) will run well for you (Linux and Windows), and can easily be transformed into a Lastpass-killer when you pair it up with Keefox for browser integration. As long as you securely sync your database (e.g. with Tresorit, Spideroak or Cryptomator involved), you have a huge security/privacy advantage over commercial products like Lastpass, 1Password, Roboform, Keeper and Dashlane. And that's because if you use Tresorit, Spideroak or Cryptomator, the company you host the file with won't even know they are syncing it for you, cannot lose it through a hack (or it won't matter if they do), and can't be subpoenad to give it away to law enforcement.
But two problems might come up with the otherwise excellent Keepass/Keefox setup:
Keepass doesn't run natively on Mac. Its database format is compatible with native Mac apps like KeepassX, KeeWeb and MacPass. But these don't have browser integration. Not very convenient.
If you use Firefox as your browser - and it's still the best/most privacy-oriented browser out there (if you configure it right) - your Keefox extension might soon stop working because the way Mozilla plan on implementing browser extensions.
KeepassXC (this thing) solves this problem. Firstly, it runs the same on Windows, Mac and Linux. Secondly, it is compatible 100% with databases used by Keepass, KeepassX, MacPass and Keeweb. And, crucially, it has browser integration through two browser addons: Passifox (for Firefox) and ChromeIPass for Chrome/Chromium (but it works with much more private browsers, like Vivaldi, Iridium and Ungoogled Chromium.
KeepassXC is, at the time of writing (5th March 2017), the best cross-platform password manager I know. It's free, stores your data locally (or leaves the choice up to you how to sync it) and has browser integration. Also, because it's open source, it is to be trusted much more than other recent efforts like Enpass, whose creators stubbornly refuse to admit that they could open source their project and still have an income from their product. (Also, Enpass doesn't support the use of keyfiles and their database isn't compatible with other programs.)
Edited: 2017-06-11
[Edited by JohnFastman, June 11]
Excellent review! I have really started to appreciate KeePassXC and may gradually move to replace Lastpass entirely. Thanks also for the other projects you mentioned.
Reply written Jun 2, 2017
Original KeePass is still better for managing the database itself since it actually allows to rearrange groups and entries by moving them up and down, moving selected entries among groups etc. Such functionality isn't simply in KeePassXC as of the moment of writing. KeePass also supports plugins that may come in handy for someone. But other than that there is no reason not to prefer KeepPassXC over KeePass. And you can always use XC for everyday use and original KeePass for maintaining your database.
Reply written Jun 4, 2017
John's Passifox link produces a 404. Please replace with the following:-
PassIFox & ChromeIPass Alternatives and Similar Software - AlternativeTo.net
PassIFox & ChromeIPass
Otherwise, another totally superb review from John Fastman!
Reply written Jun 10, 2017
@murlakatamenka: Strange, I just tried this myself in KeepassXC, and I can move groups up and down to reorder them. Entries not, but you can order them in various ways and there's an instant search function which is very snappy.
@Natterjack565: Thanks for letting me know about the 404. Now fixed.
Reply written Jun 11, 2017
Great review John, thank you.
Passifox is not supported by Firefox Quantum. A working alternative is KeePassHttp-Connector.
For mac users, MacPass now offers a MacPassHTTP plugin that works with Firefox's KeePassHttp-Connector add-on.
Reply written Jan 2, 2018
The perfect offline password manager. Has any feature one could ask for that does not require an internet connection
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
Pros: The Auto-open feature is helpful for separating credentials by person (and professional and work needs) and also helps my family access shared credentials. The SSH agent is great (no more SSH keys on the filesystem). I use the keepass-mail add-on for my Thunderbird/Betterbird mail client for credential reuse. Because it is open source, it can be audited.
Criticisms: the browser plugins for Firefox and Chrome based browsers are essential and work well (and do TOPT), but requires configuration and attention to keep actively connected. This has caused issues with the Debian maintainers and we are still waiting for a Safari solution. So I do not use OS packages, I downloaded the KeePassXC AppImage and update with Gear Lever.
Syncing the database (KDBX portable format) across devices is a personal matter that can be solved many ways. It's just a file, so you can distribute it through any service or server or method you want; I use git and I merge/filter various files for mobile export using KeePassDX on Android.
I'm really happy, my credentials are under control, sharable, and distributed as I like with my family and phone. No SaaS needed (which will always get exploited since it is a high value target).
Really useful app! 😉
Open-source, with an active community.
I like it because it is simple, easy to use, minimalist, customizable, has a very complete password generator, and is private.
The only thing I highlight is that it does not have cloud synchronization, so you have to go with an updated copy everywhere, despite that, 5 stars.
Best password manager I have used. Its free and paid version is reasonably priced. Is dependable and secure. Firefox integration is difficult to use and needs some improvements.
There is no paid version, however you can donate to the open source project to support the maintainers (I do).
Reply written Mar 5, 2025