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As of Nov 13, 2026, the best gopass alternative for most people is Bitwarden (3.8 GPA), first in our ranking of password managers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for 1 user."

gopass compared with 5 alternatives: pass, KeePassXC, Passbolt, Bitwarden and Psono.

gopass is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
gopassThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
passFreeFreemacOS, Linux
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BitwardenFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PsonoFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

gopass has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

KeePassXC, Passbolt, Bitwarden and Psono score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessgopasspassKeePassXCPassboltBitwardenPsono

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of password managers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from gopass

  1. pass

    Unix command-line password manager built on GPG and Git

    • pass is free.
    • pass lists no Windows app and browser extension, which gopass has.

    Suits: Command-line users who already work with GPG and Git

    pass vs gopasspass pricing and details

  2. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC also covers passkeys.

    Suits: People who want passwords in a local file instead of an online service

    KeePassXC vs gopassKeePassXC pricing and details

  3. Passbolt

    Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud

    • Passbolt starts at $4.90 per user / month, billed annually (Pro, 10-user minimum).
    • Passbolt also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Passbolt lists no macOS and Linux apps, which gopass has.
    • Passbolt is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Technical teams that want to self-host an open-source password manager

    Passbolt vs gopassPassbolt pricing and details

  4. Bitwarden

    Open-source password manager with a free plan and self-hosting

    • Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bitwarden also covers passkeys.

    Suits: People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices

    Bitwarden vs gopassBitwarden pricing and details

  5. Psono

    Open-source password manager that a company runs on its own servers

    • Psono starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 25 users).
    • Psono also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Psono is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Psono also covers passkeys.

    Suits: Companies that want to keep the password server inside their own network

    Psono vs gopassPsono pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in gopass

  • There is no graphical app on the site; browser fill depends on the gopass-bridge add-on.
  • Setup needs GPG and a Git remote that you configure yourself.
  • The site lists no mobile apps.
gopass pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to gopass?

The alternatives to gopass in this directory are pass, KeePassXC, Passbolt, Bitwarden and Psono. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with gopass.

Is there a free alternative to gopass?

Yes. pass and KeePassXC are free to use. Passbolt, Bitwarden and Psono have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which gopass alternatives work on Android?

The gopass listing does not include an Android app. Passbolt, Bitwarden and Psono list one.

Which gopass alternatives work on iOS?

The gopass listing does not include an iOS app. Passbolt, Bitwarden and Psono list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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