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Password Safe vs KeePass: catalog facts
Password SafeKeePass
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, Linux Windows
  • Local encrypted file with no account or cloud
  • Autotype and automatic backups
  • Entirely local, with no account and no service to trust
  • The kdbx format is read by dozens of compatible clients on every platform
  • No built-in sync between devices
  • Mobile access relies on third-party apps
  • The official client is Windows-focused and its interface is dated
  • Syncing between devices is your responsibility
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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