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Passky alternatives

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

Passky compared with 5 alternatives: Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Psono, Padloc and Passbolt.

Passky has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2 per month, billed annually ($24). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PasskyThis toolFree plan · from $2/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, Browser extension
BitwardenFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
PsonoFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PadlocFree plan · from $3.49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Passky starts at $2 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Bitwarden.

Psono and Padloc score higher without starting lower. KeePassXC starts lower without scoring higher.

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 lessPasskyBitwardenKeePassXCPsonoPadlocPassbolt

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

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

How each one differs from Passky

  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).
    • Bitwarden also lists an iOS app.
    • Bitwarden is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Bitwarden also covers passkeys.

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

  2. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC lists no web app and Android app, which Passky has.
    • KeePassXC also covers passkeys.

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

  3. 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 an iOS app.
    • Psono also covers passkeys.

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

  4. 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).
    • Padloc also lists an iOS app.
    • Padloc is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Padloc also covers notes and Markdown.

    Suits: People who want an open-source vault with a free plan and no device limit

  5. 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 an iOS app.
    • Passbolt lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Passky has.
    • Passbolt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

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

Limits worth knowing in Passky

  • The free plan stops at 100 stored passwords.
  • The download page lists an Android app but no iPhone or iPad app.
  • The pricing page lists no business or team plan beyond bulk license keys.
Passky pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Passky?

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

Is there a free alternative to Passky?

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

Which Passky alternatives work on iOS?

The Passky listing does not include an iOS app. Bitwarden, Psono, Padloc and Passbolt 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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