Bitwarden
Focus: passkeys. Shares password manager and security with KeePassXC. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (KeePassXC: Free). Adds Web, iOS and Android. Rated 4.8 (KeePassXC: 4.7).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.8Visit
Desktop App
KeePassXC
An offline, open-source password manager that keeps your vault in a local file.
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What is KeePassXC?
KeePassXC is a free, open-source password manager for Windows, macOS and Linux that stores passwords, notes and attachments in an encrypted database file you control. There is no cloud, no account and no subscription, and browser integration, Auto-Type and TOTP codes help you fill in logins quickly.
Pros
- No cloud account or subscription
- Security certified by France's ANSSI
- Opens standard KeePass database files
Cons
- Syncing between devices is up to you
- No official mobile app
Who should use KeePassXC
Privacy-minded people who want full control over where their password vault lives.
Who may not need it
Anyone who prefers automatic cloud sync across phone and desktop.
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Focus: macos, window manager and productivity. Shares open source with KeePassXC. A Mac app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.8 (KeePassXC: 4.7).
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