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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to KeePassXC

The KeePassXC listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 12 of the 28 other password managers in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

KeePassXC is free to use. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from KeePassXC

  1. 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). KeePassXC is free.
    • Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
    • Only Bitwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  2. Proton Pass

    End-to-end encrypted password manager with email aliases

    • Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly. KeePassXC is free.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Pass lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Pass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  3. Padloc

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager with team plans

    • Padloc starts at $3.49 per month, or $34.90 per year (Premium). KeePassXC is free.
    • Only Padloc lists a web app.
    • Only Padloc lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Padloc is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  4. 1Password

    Password manager for individuals, families and businesses

    • 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers). KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only 1Password lists iOS and Android apps.
    • 1Password is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  5. NordPass

    Password manager with breach scanning and email masking

    • NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices). KeePassXC is free.
    • Only NordPass lists iOS and Android apps.
    • NordPass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • KeePassXC is open source, according to its own site.
  6. Keeper

    Password manager with personal, family and business plans

    • Keeper starts at $3.58 per month, billed annually at $42.99 (Personal). KeePassXC is free.
    • Only Keeper lists a web app.
    • Only Keeper lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Keeper is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  7. Apple Passwords

    Apple's free password and passkey app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Passwords is free. KeePassXC is free.
    • Only Apple Passwords lists an iOS app.
    • Only KeePassXC lists a Linux app.
    • Apple Passwords is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  8. 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). KeePassXC is free.
    • Only Passbolt lists a web app.
    • Only Passbolt lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only KeePassXC lists macOS and Linux apps.
  9. mSecure

    Password manager and secure data vault for phones and computers

    • mSecure starts at $1.66 per month, billed annually (Essentials). KeePassXC is free.
    • Only mSecure lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only KeePassXC lists a Linux app.
    • mSecure is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  10. Passpack

    Web-based password manager for teams and small businesses

    • Passpack starts at $1.66 per user / month, paid annually (Teams, up to 20 people). KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC has a free plan. Passpack does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Passpack lists a web app.
    • Only Passpack lists an iOS app.
  11. Password Boss (CyberFOX)

    Password manager now sold by CyberFOX, mainly to MSPs and IT teams

    • KeePassXC has a free plan. Password Boss (CyberFOX) does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Password Boss (CyberFOX) lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only KeePassXC lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only KeePassXC lists a browser extension.
  12. Passwork

    Password and secrets manager for business, cloud or self-hosted

    • Passwork starts at €3 per user / month (Standard). KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC has a free plan. Passwork does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Passwork lists a web app.
    • Only Passwork lists iOS and Android apps.

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to KeePassXC?

Yes. Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Padloc, 1Password, NordPass, Keeper, Apple Passwords, Passbolt and 4 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is KeePassXC end-to-end encrypted?

The KeePassXC listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these password managers are free?

Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Padloc, NordPass, Keeper, Apple Passwords, Passbolt and mSecure are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to KeePassXC: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.