keepassxc
by keepassxreboot
KeePassXC is a free password manager for Windows, macOS and Linux that keeps logins, notes and attachments in an encrypted file on your own computer. It is for storing and generating passwords securely without relying on a company's online service.
- Stars
- 29.6k +23 a day
- Licence
- Unclear
- Runs on
- Your computer
- Setup
- Easy
- Language
- C++
- Age
- 3896 days
What you can do with it
- Store passwords, notes and files in an encrypted database you control
- Fill in logins automatically in Chrome, Firefox, Edge and other browsers, including passkeys
- Generate strong passwords and passphrases and create one-time TOTP codes
Could replace
- 1Password
Our suggestion based on what it does, not a feature-by-feature comparison.
Ways a business could use it
- Keep client and business account logins in one encrypted file instead of paying for a per-user password service
- Store the database in a shared cloud folder so a small team can share access to common accounts
Can you use it commercially?
No standard licence detected. Read the licence before using it commercially.
Not legal advice. Read the project's licence file before building a product on it.
Getting it running
Download a ready-made installer for Windows, macOS or Linux from the project's downloads page, or install it from your Linux distribution's package list.
Follow the official instructions in the project README.
Things to check
- Licence is reported as unclear by the repository data, though the README says GPL-2 or GPL-3
- Syncing between devices is manual, as you must use your own file storage
- Sharing between team members is basic compared with paid team password managers
Checked 29 Oct 2026. Summary drafted by AI from the project's README.
