Kee Vault vs KeePassium (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeePassium grades higher than Kee Vault: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Kee Vault grades higher on platforms. KeePassium grades higher on the free plan and features. They get the same grade on value for money and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Kee Vault
Open-source password manager with a free Android and iOS app
KeePassium
KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Which one is for you
Pick Kee Vault if
- Fits if you want a free, account-free password app on your phone
- Works for KeePass users who add a synced vault later
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you want sync, as the free app does not sync or pair with the browser extension
- Watch out: the vault is capped at 10 MB and attached files at about 250 KB each
- Watch out: no refunds on partly used subscriptions, per the pricing page
- Skip it if you want a desktop app, since only web, phones and extensions are listed
- Pricey if you read £20 as fixed: the page says the price was written in 2023
Pick KeePassium if
- Fits if you keep a KeePass database and use Apple devices
- Works for people who want to sync through their own cloud storage
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Windows or Android, as it is Apple only
- Tight if you keep more than one database, since the free version allows one
- Watch out: YubiKey support and password audit need Premium or Pro
- Watch out: prices on the maker's site are in euros, and the US App Store lists Premium at $19.99
- Watch out: with Intune, Password AutoFill is not supported and the managed edition runs on iOS only
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAKee VaultGood | 2.8GPAKeePassiumGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B£20 a year works out near $2 a month, around the category's cheaper-quarter line, and the free app costs nothing. | BPremium is EUR 19.99 a year, inside the cheapest quarter of password managers. Pro is a EUR 79.99 lifetime licence, under two years of the typical subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe free app has biometric unlock, autofill, offline use, one-time codes and KDBX export, with no account. A person could live on it, but it does not sync. | AFree forever for one database, with synchronization, AutoFill, Face ID or Touch ID, one-time codes and attachments. One database is a cap few people reach. |
| Features | CAutofill, OTP, Argon2 and KDBX. The free app does not sync to a server or work with the browser extension, and attachments are capped around 250 KB. | BKeePass database support, sync through your own storage, AutoFill, one-time codes, YubiKey, backups and history. Password audit and YubiKey are paid. |
| Ease of use | CYou install and start, but sync and the extension need a subscription and linking. No store rating on record. | CNo store rating on record. You set up the storage that holds your database. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone, Android and browser extensions for Firefox, Chrome and Edge, with KeePass compatibility. No desktop app. | CiOS and macOS only, with no Windows, Android or web version. |
| Best for | a free KeePass-style phone vault | KeePass vaults on iPhone, iPad and Mac |
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: Kee Vault and KeePassium. How we grade
Price against what you get
Kee Vault starts at about $2.23 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. KeePassium starts at about $1.86 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and KeePassium starts $0.37 a month lower. Of the other password managers on the chart, 9 score higher than Kee Vault for less, and 6 score higher than KeePassium for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
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
Where they differ
- KeePassium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
At a glance
| Kee Vault | KeePassium | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | £20 per year (Supporter subscription) | €19.99 per year (Premium) |
| Free plan | Free Android and iOS app with biometric unlock, autofill, offline use, one-time passwords and KDBX export, no account needed. | Free forever: one database, synchronization, Password AutoFill, Face ID or Touch ID unlock, OTP codes and file attachments. |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial of the Supporter subscription | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Kee Vault Ltd | KeePassium Labs |
| Price read from | kee.pm | keepassium.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Kee Vault
- The free app does not sync to a remote server or work with the desktop browser extension.
- The vault is limited to 10 MB and attached files to about 250 KB each.
- The pricing page does not offer refunds on partly used subscriptions.
- Its pricing page says the £20 price was written in 2023 and may vary by where you buy.
KeePassium
- Apple platforms only: there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- The free version is limited to one database; YubiKey support and password audit need Premium or Pro.
- Prices on the maker's site are in euros; the US App Store listing shows Premium at $19.99.
- With Intune, Password AutoFill is not supported, and the managed edition runs on iOS only.
Key features
Kee Vault
- Argon2 protection
- The site says it uses Argon2 for stronger protection than PBKDF2-based managers and raises protection automatically for weak main passwords.
- Works offline
- Entries can be viewed and edited without a network connection.
- Mobile autofill and biometrics
- Android and iOS apps fill passwords in browsers and apps and unlock with a fingerprint or face.
- One-time passwords
- Stores TOTP codes for two-factor sign-in alongside passwords, notes, PINs and card details.
- KDBX import and export
- Encrypted standard-format KDBX files can be imported, and the vault can be exported in that format.
- KeePass link
- The browser extension can also connect to KeePass Password Safe 2 through the KeePassRPC plugin.
KeePassium
- KeePass database support
- Reads kdb, kdbx3 and kdbx4 files using AES, ChaCha20, Twofish and Argon2, so databases move between KeePass apps.
- Sync with your own storage
- Works with offline files and with online databases, including two-way sync with almost any provider in the Files app.
- AutoFill and biometrics
- Fill logins in apps and websites with Password AutoFill, and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID.
- OTP codes and attachments
- Keeps time-based one-time codes, custom fields, custom icons and attached files inside the database.
- YubiKey support
- Premium can protect a database with a YubiKey over NFC or Lightning, using challenge-response that matches KeePassXC.
- Backups and history
- Each entry keeps its history, deleted entries go to a recycle bin, and each database is copied before saving.
Plans
Kee Vault
Free app£0
Kee Vault 2 on Android and iOS; no account, no remote storage or desktop browser integration.
Supporter£20
per year
Remote backup and sync, the desktop browser extension, and use on any modern device or browser.
KeePassium
Free$0
One database with sync, AutoFill, biometric unlock, OTP codes and attachments; donations are optional.
Premium€19.99
per year (price shown in euros)
Unlimited databases, YubiKey support, quick AutoFill, password audit and field references, on iOS and macOS.
Pro€79.99
one-time, lifetime license (price shown in euros)
The Premium features as a lifetime license, covering iOS and macOS with one purchase.
Business & Intune€36
per user / year (price shown in euros)
For managed environments: MDM configuration and Microsoft Intune support; volume discounts apply.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Kee Vault or KeePassium?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeePassium is cheaper to start with: about $1.86 a month, against about $2.23 a month for Kee Vault. Kee Vault starts at £20 per year (Supporter subscription), and KeePassium starts at €19.99 per year (Premium).
Which has a free plan, Kee Vault or KeePassium?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Kee Vault and KeePassium have a free plan.
Which platforms do Kee Vault and KeePassium run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Kee Vault lists a web app, an Android app and a browser extension and only KeePassium lists a macOS app. Both list an iOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.