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KeePassXC vs KeeWeb: catalog facts
KeePassXCKeeWeb
Free

Free and open source; donations optional

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • Stores everything in an offline encrypted file with no remote servers
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with a companion browser extension supporting passkeys
  • Same kdbx files as KeePass, with a far more modern interface
  • Opens databases directly from cloud storage or WebDAV
  • No official mobile app; desktop platforms only
  • No built-in sync service; the database file must be stored or synced by the user
  • Upstream development has been slow for some time
  • The web version means trusting a page with your vault in memory
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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