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As of Nov 13, 2026, the best pass 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."

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

pass 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
passThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Linux
gopassFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
KeePassFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BitwardenFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

pass 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, KeePass, Passbolt and Bitwarden 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 lesspassgopassKeePassXCPassboltBitwarden

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

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of password managers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from pass

  1. gopass

    Command-line password manager built on Git and GPG

    • gopass is free.
    • gopass also lists a Windows app and a browser extension.
    • gopass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Developers who live in the terminal and use Git

    gopass vs passgopass pricing and details

  2. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC also lists a Windows app and a browser extension.
    • KeePassXC also covers passkeys.

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

    KeePassXC vs passKeePassXC pricing and details

  3. KeePass

    Free, open-source password manager for Windows with plugins

    • KeePass is free.
    • KeePass also lists a Windows app.

    Suits: Windows users who want a free password manager that needs no account

    KeePass vs passKeePass pricing and details

  4. 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, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Passbolt lists no Linux and macOS apps, which pass has.
    • Passbolt is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

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

    Passbolt vs passPassbolt pricing and details

  5. 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, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bitwarden also covers passkeys.

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

    Bitwarden vs passBitwarden pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in pass

  • It has no official graphical app; phone apps and browser plugins come from other projects.
  • The site describes it for Linux, BSD and Mac OS X; Windows use relies on a third-party client.
  • You manage your own GPG keys and any syncing through Git or file copying.
  • Sharing and team features are not described on the site.
pass pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to pass?

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

Is there a free alternative to pass?

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

Which pass alternatives work on Windows?

The pass listing does not include a Windows app. gopass, KeePassXC, KeePass, Passbolt and Bitwarden list one.

Which pass alternatives work on Android?

The pass listing does not include an Android app. Passbolt and Bitwarden 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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