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KeePassXC vs pass: catalog facts
KeePassXCpass
Free

Free and open source; donations optional

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

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
  • Storage is plain encrypted files, so scripting and syncing are trivial
  • Git integration gives full history of every secret
  • No official mobile app; desktop platforms only
  • No built-in sync service; the database file must be stored or synced by the user
  • Filenames are not encrypted, so the structure of your vault is visible
  • Requires GPG key management, which is the hardest part for most people
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only License: GPL-2.0
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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