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Password Safe alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Password Safe alternative for most people is KeePassXC (2.8 GPA), third in our ranking of password managers. The best free one is KeePass (2.8 GPA).

Password Safe compared with 5 alternatives: KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassDX, KeePassium and Enpass.

Password Safe 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
Password SafeThis toolFreeFreeWindows, Linux
KeePassFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
KeePassDXFree plan · from $10 one-timeYesAndroid
KeePassiumFree plan · from €19.99/yrYesmacOS, iOS
EnpassFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Password Safe has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Enpass scores 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 lessPassword SafeKeePassKeePassXCKeePassiumEnpass

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 Password Safe

  1. KeePass

    Free, open-source password manager for Windows with plugins

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

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

    KeePass vs Password SafeKeePass pricing and details

  2. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC also lists a macOS 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 Password SafeKeePassXC pricing and details

  3. KeePassDX

    Open-source Android app for local KeePass password and passkey vaults

    • KeePassDX starts at $10 one-time for the Pro support version.
    • KeePassDX also lists an Android app.
    • KeePassDX lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Password Safe has.
    • KeePassDX also covers passkeys.

    Suits: Android users who want a vault file they control, with no account

    KeePassDX vs Password SafeKeePassDX pricing and details

  4. KeePassium

    KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • KeePassium starts at €19.99 per year (Premium).
    • KeePassium also lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • KeePassium lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Password Safe has.
    • KeePassium can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: iPhone and Mac users who already keep a KeePass or KeePassXC database

    KeePassium vs Password SafeKeePassium pricing and details

  5. Enpass

    Password manager that keeps vaults in your own cloud storage

    • Enpass starts at $23.99 per year (Premium, US App Store in-app price).
    • Enpass also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Enpass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Enpass also covers passkeys.

    Suits: People who want their vault in their own cloud account, not on a vendor's servers

    Enpass vs Password SafeEnpass pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Password Safe

  • The site offers Windows and Linux builds only; phone apps listed are separate projects.
  • It is a local application with no hosted sync service described on the site.
  • Browser autofill is not described on the home page.
Password Safe pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Password Safe?

The alternatives to Password Safe in this directory are KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassDX, KeePassium and Enpass. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Password Safe.

Is there a free alternative to Password Safe?

Yes. KeePass and KeePassXC are free to use. KeePassDX, KeePassium and Enpass have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Password Safe alternatives work on macOS?

The Password Safe listing does not include a macOS app. KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassium and Enpass list one.

Which Password Safe alternatives work on Android?

The Password Safe listing does not include an Android app. KeePassDX and Enpass 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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