KeePassXC
KeePassXC is a free, open-source password manager for Windows, macOS and Linux. It stores passwords and other records in an encrypted database file and supports autofill.
About KeePassXC
KeePassXC stores logins and other records in an encrypted database file that you control. The free, open-source app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and can hold usernames, passwords, website addresses, notes and attachments. Its password generator creates random passwords or passphrases, while groups, tags and search help you find entries. You unlock a database with its credentials, then copy a login or use the optional KeePassXC-Browser extension to fill website fields.
File ownership is the main choice to understand before switching. KeePassXC does not run a hosted password vault or its own cloud sync service. You can keep the database locally or place the encrypted file in a folder managed by a sync tool you choose. That also makes file backups and access credentials your responsibility: losing the database password or a required key file can leave you unable to open it. KeePassXC has no first-party mobile app, so phone access uses a separate application compatible with KeePass databases.
Key features
- Keep passwords, notes and attachments in an encrypted KDBX file
- Generate random passwords and passphrases
- Organise and find records with groups, tags and search
- Fill website logins through the optional browser extension
- Choose local storage or use a separate file sync service
- Use optional key-file protection in addition to a database password
Best for: People who want a desktop password manager with a database file they control and are willing to manage backups and device access.
Good for
- Free, open-source desktop app without a vault subscription
- You choose where the encrypted database lives
- Database files use KeePass-compatible formats
Watch out for
- Syncing across devices requires a separate file sync arrangement
- Phone access depends on a separate compatible app
- Losing required database credentials can prevent recovery
KeePassXC at a glance
- Website
- keepassxc.org
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Password Managers
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Details verified
- Oct 20, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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KeePassXC FAQ
Does KeePassXC sync passwords between my computers?
It does not provide its own cloud sync service. Store the encrypted database in a folder managed by your chosen sync service, and keep backups.
Does the browser extension replace the desktop app?
No. KeePassXC-Browser connects to the desktop app. Enable browser integration, connect the extension and unlock the database to use stored logins.
Is there a KeePassXC app for Android or iPhone?
KeePassXC does not provide its own mobile app. Its documentation points to separate mobile clients that work with KeePass database files.
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