KeePassXC alternatives · Passwords
Self-hosted alternatives to KeePassXC
The KeePassXC listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 5 of the 28 other password managers in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
KeePassXC is free to use. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from KeePassXC
- Free plan · from $1.65/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $3/mo
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). KeePassXC is free.
- Only Psono lists a web app.
- Only Psono lists iOS and Android apps.
- Psono is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.90/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $368 one-time
Passwordstate
Self-hosted enterprise password manager for Windows servers
- Passwordstate starts at $368 once-off for 5 named users, plus $73.60 a year for support. KeePassXC is free.
- KeePassXC has a free plan. Passwordstate does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Passwordstate lists a web app.
- Only Passwordstate lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from €3/mo
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 a self-hosted alternative to KeePassXC?
Yes. Bitwarden, Psono, Passbolt, Passwordstate and Passwork can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can KeePassXC be self-hosted?
The KeePassXC listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these password managers are free?
Bitwarden, Psono and Passbolt are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.