Overview
KeePassXC is a community-developed, open-source password manager released under the GPLv3 licence and maintained by the KeePassXC Team[14]. It stores usernames, passwords, URLs, attachments and notes in an offline encrypted database file that the user can keep anywhere, including on a private or public cloud drive[14]. The project describes its approach as having no cloud, no advertising and no subscriptions[14].
KeePassXC runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and is aimed at users with high demands for control over their data[14]. Version 2.7.9 received a First-level Security Certification (CSPN) from the French National Cybersecurity Agency, ANSSI[14], which is unusual for a volunteer project. Version 2.8.0 was released in October 2026[14].
KeePassXC has no official mobile app; phone access relies on separate KeePass-compatible apps maintained by other developers, and syncing the database file between devices is left to the user. It also has no account recovery: losing the master password means losing the database.
KeePassXC features
- Offline encrypted database file
- GPLv3 open-source licence
- Windows, macOS and Linux desktop apps
- Browser integration for autofill
- Attachments and notes storage
- ANSSI CSPN certification (v2.7.9)
KeePassXC pricing
Free; no subscriptions. The project accepts donations.
KeePassXC strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Free with no account or subscription
- Data never held by a service provider
- Government security certification
Limitations
- No official mobile app
- Syncing between devices must be arranged manually
- No account recovery if the master password is lost
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Apple
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