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KeePassXC vs Padloc: catalog facts
KeePassXCPadloc
Free

Free and open source; donations optional

Freemium

The software is open source and self-hostable. The hosted service has free and paid tiers.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
  • Stores everything in an offline encrypted file with no remote servers
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with a companion browser extension supporting passkeys
  • The server is open source, so the whole stack can be self-hosted
  • Clean interface across desktop, mobile and browser
  • No official mobile app; desktop platforms only
  • No built-in sync service; the database file must be stored or synced by the user
  • Smaller ecosystem and slower development than the market leaders
  • Advanced sharing and organisation features need a paid plan
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only License: AGPL-3.0
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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