KeePassXC vs pass: catalog facts
KeePassXC | pass |
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Free Free and open source; donations optional |
Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Browser extension |
macOS, Linux, Command line |
- Stores everything in an offline encrypted file with no remote servers
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with a companion browser extension supporting passkeys
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- Storage is plain encrypted files, so scripting and syncing are trivial
- Git integration gives full history of every secret
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- No official mobile app; desktop platforms only
- No built-in sync service; the database file must be stored or synced by the user
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- Filenames are not encrypted, so the structure of your vault is visible
- Requires GPG key management, which is the hardest part for most people
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Downloadable app, Browser extension |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 22, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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