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passage vs KeePassXC: catalog facts
passage	KeePassXC
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source; donations optional
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line, Browser extension
Uses the simple age format instead of GnuPG Per-folder recipients through .age-recipients files	Stores everything in an offline encrypted file with no remote servers Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with a companion browser extension supporting passkeys
No init command, so setup is manual Command line only with no graphical interface	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	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0-only OR GPL-3.0-only
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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