Cross-platform open source password manager compatible with KeePass
KeePassXC is a community-developed, open source password manager for Windows, macOS and Linux that stores everything in a local, KeePass-compatible encrypted database. It adds browser integration through its own extension, a built-in TOTP generator, passkey support and SSH agent integration, all without an account or cloud. Syncing is up to you, for example with Syncthing or a cloud folder.
- features
- 5
- alternatives
- 8
- platforms
- 4
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
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Pros
- Native apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Browser extension, TOTP codes, passkeys and SSH agent built in
- Local encrypted database with no account or cloud
Cons
- No official mobile apps, so you need third-party KeePass clients
- Syncing between devices is left to you
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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