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KeePassXC vs KeeWeb

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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KE KeePassXC Cross-platform offline KeePass password manager VS KE KeeWeb Web-based client for KeePass databases
FeatureKeePassXCKeeWeb
CategoryPassword ManagersPassword Managers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++HTML
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentbinary, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 28,301★ 12,977
First released20172015
ReplacesLastPass, 1Password, DashlaneLastPass, 1Password

Why pick each one

Choose KeePassXC if…

  • Fully offline and private
  • No subscription
  • Mature and trusted
KeePassXC details

Choose KeeWeb if…

  • Works with KeePass files
  • No server database
  • Cross-platform
KeeWeb details

Frequently asked questions

Is KeePassXC or KeeWeb better?

Neither is universally better. KeePassXC has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are KeePassXC and KeeWeb free and open-source?

Yes. KeePassXC is licensed under GPL-3.0 and KeeWeb under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run KeePassXC and KeeWeb with Docker?

KeePassXC: check the project docs for container support. KeeWeb: yes.

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