Alternatives to Secrets
A GNOME password manager that stores passwords in KeePass-format databases. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Secrets
A GNOME password manager that stores passwords in KeePass-format databases.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Secrets.
KeePassXC
A free, open-source desktop password manager that keeps your vault in a local encrypted file.
KeePassXC uses the same KeePass format on Windows, macOS and Linux, and adds a browser extension, TOTP, Auto-Type, an SSH agent and a CLI.
KeeWeb
Cross-platform desktop and web client for KeePass kdbx files.
KeeWeb opens the same kdbx files on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web, and can open databases directly from cloud storage or WebDAV.
AuthPass
An open-source KeePass-compatible password manager for mobile, desktop and the web, built with Flutter.
AuthPass reads KeePass files on desktop, mobile and web, with built-in sync through Google Drive, Dropbox and WebDAV, built with Flutter rather than GNOME.
Password Safe
A long-running open-source password manager that keeps credentials in an encrypted local file.
Password Safe keeps credentials in its own encrypted local file on Windows and Linux, adds autotype and a portable version, but does not use the KeePass format.
Bitwarden
An open-source password manager with free cross-device sync, apps for every platform and optional paid plans.
Bitwarden replaces the local KeePass file with an account and cloud sync, adds browser, mobile and CLI clients, and offers a free tier and self-hosting.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Keepass2Android
An open-source KeePass-compatible password manager for Android with built-in cloud storage sync.
KeePassDX
Android KeePass client with biometric unlock and autofill.
Seahorse
GNOME's password and encryption key manager for the system keyring, PGP keys and SSH keys.
Authenticator
A GNOME desktop app that generates two-factor authentication codes using the TOTP and HOTP standards.
