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gopass vs KeePassXC: catalog facts
gopassKeePassXC
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source; donations optional

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Browser extension
  • Multiple stores with per-store recipients make team sharing practical
  • Single binary with auditing and secret health checks built in
  • Stores everything in an offline encrypted file with no remote servers
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with a companion browser extension supporting passkeys
  • Command-line first, with no official graphical client
  • Inherits GPG key management complexity
  • No official mobile app; desktop platforms only
  • No built-in sync service; the database file must be stored or synced by the user
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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