Enpass vs KeePass
We give Enpass and KeePass the same GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0. Enpass grades higher on features and platforms. KeePass grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Enpass
Password manager that keeps vaults in your own cloud storage
How we grade them
| 3.4GPAEnpassVery good | 3.4GPAKeePassVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APremium is $23.99 a year on the US App Store, so $2 a month where password managers typically start at about $2.99. Three years for one $47.99 payment is cheaper still. Lifetime is $99.99 on the Mac App Store. | AFree and open source under the GPL, for personal and company use alike, with no fees. Paid password managers typically start at about $2.99 a month. The author takes donations. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree covers 25 items in one vault, with syncing across all platforms. That's tight. Go over and the extra items stay visible, but you can't edit, copy or autofill them. | AEverything is free: both editions, the installer, the portable ZIP and the full source code. There's no paid tier and no account to make. |
| Features | AAutofill for passwords, passkeys, cards and forms, a built-in authenticator for two-factor codes, a security score with breach alerts, and separate vaults for personal, work and shared logins on Premium. Custom templates and file attachments too. | BOne database encrypted with AES-256 or ChaCha20, opened by a master password, a key file or both. Auto-Type fills logins in, and it imports more than 35 formats. But Windows Hello unlock and one-time codes lean on third-party plugins. |
| Ease of use | C4.2 from about 1,300 App Store ratings, which is on the low side. Syncing also takes some setting up: Enpass doesn't host vaults, so you connect your own cloud account or arrange Wi-Fi sync. | BNo App Store rating on record, so B is as high as we go. On Windows it runs without even being installed. The work starts with a second device, because you keep copies of the database in step yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | AMac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android and browser extensions. Vaults sync through iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Nextcloud or WebDAV, and businesses can keep theirs in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. | BWindows, plus Linux and macOS through Mono for version 2.x. The Android and iOS apps are unofficial ports by other people. No hosted sync and no listed integrations, though plugins add a lot. |
| Best for | keeping your password vault in your own cloud | a free password file you keep yourself on Windows |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Enpass and KeePass. How we grade
Where they differ
- Enpass starts at $23.99 per year (Premium, US App Store in-app price). KeePass is free.
- Only Enpass lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Enpass lists a browser extension.
- Enpass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- KeePass is open source, according to its own site.
- Enpass also covers passkeys.
At a glance
| Enpass | KeePass | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $23.99 per year (Premium, US App Store in-app price) | Free |
| Free plan | Free for up to 25 items, including syncing across all platforms. New free users on desktop are limited to 25 active items and one vault. | Free and open source under the GPL, for personal and company use, with no fees. The author accepts donations. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
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| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
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| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Enpass Technologies Inc. | Dominik Reichl |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | keepass.info |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Enpass
- People who want their vault in their own cloud account, not on a vendor's servers
- Buyers who prefer a one-time purchase to a yearly subscription
- Linux users who want a native desktop app alongside the mobile apps
KeePass
- Windows users who want a free password manager that needs no account
- People who carry their password database on a USB stick
- Technical users who want to extend a password manager with plugins
Worth knowing
Enpass
- The Free plan stops at 25 active items; further items stay visible but cannot be edited, copied or used for autofill.
- Prices here are the US App Store's in-app prices. Enpass also sells plans, including Business, on its website, where prices may differ.
- Syncing relies on a cloud account you supply or on Wi-Fi sync you set up yourself, because Enpass does not host vaults.
- Email support is listed for paid users; free users rely on the documentation and the user forums.
KeePass
- The official program is built for Windows. On Linux and macOS it runs through Mono, and the Android and iOS apps are unofficial contributed ports.
- There is no hosted sync service: you keep copies of the database in step yourself, for example through a cloud-storage folder.
- Extras such as Windows Hello unlock, one-time-password keys and additional ciphers rely on third-party plugins.
- KeePass 1.x is in maintenance only; the site says to use 2.x if in doubt.
Key features
Enpass
- Vaults in your own cloud
- Encrypted vaults sync through your own iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Nextcloud or WebDAV account, or stay offline and sync over Wi-Fi. Enpass says it never holds vault data.
- Autofill and password generator
- Fills passwords, passkeys, authentication codes, credit cards and web forms, saves new and changed credentials, and generates random or pronounceable passwords.
- Passkeys and built-in authenticator
- Creates, stores and syncs passkeys inside the vault and generates TOTP codes, so a separate authenticator app is not needed.
- Security audit and breach alerts
- A dashboard shows a password security score, highlights weak, compromised and duplicate passwords, and alerts you when a credential appears in a known breach.
- Multiple vaults and custom items
- Premium allows unlimited separate vaults, for example personal, work and shared ones, plus customizable templates, categories, tags, fields and file attachments.
- Business admin console
- Organizations keep vaults in their own Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and get policy enforcement, SCIM provisioning, SSO integration and audit logs.
KeePass
- Encrypted database file
- All entries live in one database file encrypted with AES-256 or ChaCha20. The complete database is encrypted, including user names and notes, not only the passwords.
- Master password, key file or both
- A database opens with a master password, a key file or the two combined. KeePass 2.x can also lock a database to the current Windows user account.
- Auto-Type
- Types an entry's details into dialogs and web forms with a customizable sequence, and a global hot key finds the matching entry while KeePass runs in the background.
- Portable
- Runs from a USB stick without being installed, creates no registry keys and keeps its settings inside its own directory.
- Plugins
- A plugin architecture lets other developers add functions such as extra import and export formats, more encryption algorithms and additional key sources.
- Synchronization and import
- KeePass 2.x merges changes made in several copies of a database, including files reached over FTP, HTTP or WebDAV, and imports more than 35 formats out of the box.
Plans
Enpass
Free$0
Up to 25 active items in one vault, with syncing across all platforms.
Premium$23.99
per year (US App Store in-app purchase)
No limit on passwords, passkeys, vaults or devices. A 6-month subscription is listed at $15.99.
Premium (3 Years)$47.99
one payment covering 3 years (US App Store)
Premium features for 3 years from a single payment, with no recurring charges.
Family$47.99
billing period not shown on the US Mac App Store listing
Family plan for up to 6 household users, with a family admin who manages members' access.
Premium Lifetime$99.99
one-time (US Mac App Store)
Premium without a subscription. The iPhone listing shows one-time Premium purchases at prices from $47.99 to $79.99.
KeePass
Free$0
Both editions, KeePass 1.x and 2.x, as an installer or a portable ZIP package, with the full source code.
Ways to pay less
Enpass
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Premium for a one-time payment
The US Mac App Store lists Enpass Premium Lifetime at $99.99 as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription.
- Other savings
Three years of Premium for one payment
The Premium 3-Year Plan is a single $47.99 payment with no recurring charges, about the cost of two years on the $23.99 annual subscription.
KeePass
No public discounts listed.
