KeePassXC
Free, offline, open-source password manager — no cloud, no account.
Every fact below verified on Oct 6, 2026
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KeePassXC is free, offline, open-source password manager — no cloud, no account. It has a free plan, and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension.
Pricing & key facts
- Developer
- KeePassXC Team
- First released
- 2016
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
- Free plan
- YesCompletely free under GPLv3 — no subscription, no ads.
- Open source
- Yes
Free — no paid tiers.
Checked against keepassxc.org on Oct 6, 2026
Key features
- Local encrypted database — no servers involved
- Native KDBX 4 format, compatible with the KeePass ecosystem
- KeePassXC-Browser for Firefox, Chrome and Edge
- Built-in TOTP codes
- SSH agent integration
- YubiKey challenge-response unlock
- Importers for Bitwarden and Proton Pass
Limitations
- No official mobile apps (the team points to KeePassDX and Strongbox)
- No built-in sync — you sync the database file yourself
- Browser extension covers Firefox, Chrome and Edge only
Security & audits
AES-256 or Twofish database encryption. Version 2.7.9 received France's ANSSI first-level security certification (CSPN). Open source under GPLv3.