KeePass
Original free and open-source password manager
KeePass is a free, open-source password manager that stores credentials in a strongly encrypted local database. It is the original KeePass implementation that spawned an entire ecosystem of compatible clients.
Key features
- Strongly encrypted local database
- Portable, no installation required
- Extensive plugin ecosystem
- KDBX format used industry-wide
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Completely offline and private
- Time-tested and audited
Trade-offs
- Dated Windows-centric interface
KeePass replaces
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- KeePass vs Mozilla SOPS
- KeePass vs Bitwarden
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- KeePass vs KeePassDX
- KeePass vs gopass
- KeePass vs OpenBao
- KeePass vs Passbolt
- KeePass vs LessPass
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- KeePass vs TeamPass
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- KeePass vs Knox
- KeePass vs Browserpass
- KeePass vs Passwork Community
- KeePass vs Clipperz
- KeePass vs Psono
- KeePass vs Rubywarden
- KeePass vs pass-tomb
- KeePass vs Password Gorilla
- KeePass vs Nextcloud Passwords
- KeePass vs Passky Server
- KeePass vs Passit
- KeePass vs Spectre
- KeePass vs Psono Client
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