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KeePassXC

Free, open-source desktop password manager that keeps an encrypted database file wherever you choose.

58/100

#10 of 10 password managers
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

KeePassXC is free and open source under the GPLv3 licence¹.
France's cyber security agency ANSSI certified version 2.7.9 for Windows on November 17, 2025, and the technical report is published⁵.
Apps run on Windows, macOS and Linux; there is no official phone app^2,3.
The KeePassXC-Browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge fills passwords, TOTP codes and passkeys^2,4.
There is no sync service: you keep the encrypted database file wherever you like, including your own cloud folder³.

KeePassXC suits desktop users who want a free, open-source manager with the vault in a file they control^1,3. It stores passkeys and TOTP codes and holds a 2025 security certification from ANSSI with a published report^4,5. The catch is that there is no official phone app, no sync service and no web vault, so phones need third-party KeePass apps^3,1.

Best for: Desktop users who want a free, offline vault.

Where the points come from

Security and audits21 of 35

Apps and extensions12 of 20

Passkeys and sign-in12 of 15

Sharing and family5 of 15

Price8 of 15

Security and audits 21 of 35 points

Rule	What is published	Points
End-to-end encrypted vault	YesThe database is encrypted with AES-256 or Twofish on your computer, and no data is stored on remote servers^3,1.	8 / 8
Independent audit since 2024	YesANSSI certified version 2.7.9 on November 17, 2025; the full technical report is published⁵.	8 / 8
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001	Not published	0 / 5
Open-source apps	YesThe source code is open under the GPLv3 licence¹.	5 / 5
Public bug bounty	Not published	0 / 4
Security key for two-factor sign-in	NoThere is no account; YubiKey challenge-response only strengthens the database key, and FIDO-U2F is not supported³.	0 / 5

Apps and extensions 12 of 20 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Apps	Windows, macOS, LinuxDesktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux; no mobile app of its own^2,3.	6 / 10
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, EdgeKeePassXC-Browser for Chrome, Firefox and Edge; Safari is not listed^2,4.	6 / 8
Web vault	NoData is stored offline and no data is stored on remote servers¹.	0 / 2

Passkeys and sign-in 12 of 15 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Stores passkeys	YesKeePassXC creates passkeys and logs in with them through the browser extension⁴.	8 / 8
Built-in two-factor codes	YesStores TOTP secrets and fills codes through the browser extension or Auto-Type⁴.	4 / 4
Log in with a passkey	Not published	0 / 3

Sharing and family 5 of 15 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Family plan	Not publishedNo plans exist; the app is free for everyone¹.	0 / 5
Share with other people	YesKeeShare shares a group of entries with other people through a shared file⁴.	5 / 5
Emergency access	Not published	0 / 5

Price 8 of 15 points

Rule	What is published	Points
Free plan for a computer and a phone	NoFree, but there is no KeePassXC phone app; the FAQ points to third-party apps³.	0 / 7
Cheapest paid plan	$0Entirely free¹.	8 / 8

The rule behind each line: how we score password managers.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

Plan	Price as listed	Per month	Notes
FreeAnyone	Free¹	$0	Open source under GPLv3

Strengths

Free, with the source code public under GPLv3¹.
ANSSI CSPN certification in November 2025, with the technical report published⁵.
Stores passkeys and signs in with them through the browser extension⁴.
No data is stored on remote servers¹.

Limits

No official iOS or Android app; the FAQ points to third-party apps³.
No built-in sync; you sync the database file with your own cloud service³.
No Safari extension is listed on the download page².
A YubiKey only strengthens the database key with challenge-response; it is not a true second factor³.

Other password managers

1
BitwardenPeople who want a capable free plan and open-source apps
94/100
$1.65/mocheapest paid plan
2
Proton PassPrivacy-minded people who want a strong free plan and email aliases
93/100
$2.99/mocheapest paid plan
3
RoboFormPeople who want a cheap paid plan with passkeys
77/100
$2.49/mocheapest paid plan
4
Keeper Password ManagerPeople who want certified security and a family plan
74/100
$3.58/mocheapest paid plan

All 10 password managers

Sources

KeePassXC Password Manager, KeePassXC Team. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Download – KeePassXC, KeePassXC Team. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Documentation and FAQ – KeePassXC, KeePassXC Team. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
KeePassXC: User Guide, KeePassXC Team. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
KeePassXC Security Audits and Certifications – KeePassXC, KeePassXC Team. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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