KeePass vs TeamPass (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeePass grades higher than TeamPass: 2.8 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
KeePass grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
TeamPass
Self-hosted, open-source password manager for teams
Which one is for you
Pick KeePass if
- Fits if you're on Windows and want a free password manager with no account
- Works for carrying passwords on a USB stick, since it runs from one and creates no registry keys
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want passwords on your phone without fuss, as the mobile apps are unofficial ports
- Not for you if you expect sync to just happen, because there's no hosted service
- Too light for people who want Windows Hello or two-factor codes built in, since those need plugins
- Tight if you're on a Mac or Linux, where it runs through Mono rather than as a native app
- Watch out: KeePass 1.x is in maintenance only, and no passkeys or browser extension are on record
Pick TeamPass if
- Fits if you want your team's passwords on your own server
- Works for IT staff who can run Docker and manage LDAP
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you can't run a server, since the app is self-hosted
- Tight if you want autofill for free: the extension is paid by user pack
- Not for you if you need phone apps, as none are named
- Watch out: support on the free server is community channels, and paid help is quoted per job
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAKeePassGood | 2.0GPATeamPassFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree and open source under the GPL, for personal and company use alike, where paid password managers here start at $2.49 a month and sit at $2.99 in the middle. The author takes donations and that's it. | CThe server is free but you host it. The extension is €49 a year for 3 users or €150 for 10, about €30 per head a year for a team of five. |
| Free plan and trial | AEverything is free: both editions, the installer, the portable ZIP and the full source code. No paid tier, no account and no cap to walk into. | BThe full server is free with unlimited users, folders and items. The browser extension has a 30-day trial with no card. |
| Features | CThe database side covers AES-256 or ChaCha20, a master password, key file or both, Auto-Type to fill logins, and import from 35-odd formats. But its own FAQ shows the holes. No hosted sync, no passkeys on record, and Windows Hello unlock and two-factor codes come from other people's plugins. | CFolder access control, encryption, LDAP and SSO, passkeys, Secure Send and an API. Autofill sits behind the paid extension. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record, and this one asks something of you. On Windows it runs without being installed, but Auto-Type sequences are yours to set up, half the conveniences are plugins, and a second device means keeping copies of the file in step by hand. | DNo rating on record. You install and maintain the server yourself, with Docker or on bare metal. |
| Platforms and integrations | CComputers only. Windows officially, with Linux and macOS running version 2.x through Mono, and the Android and iOS apps are unofficial ports by other people. No hosted sync, no browser extension and no integrations listed. | CWeb app plus Chrome, Firefox and Edge extensions. No native mobile or desktop apps. |
| Best for | a free password file you keep yourself on Windows | teams that self-host their shared passwords |
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: KeePass and TeamPass. How we grade
Price against what you get
KeePass has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. TeamPass starts at about $4.56 a month and scores 1.7.
KeePass scores higher and starts $4.56 a month lower. Of the other password managers on the chart, none scores higher than KeePass for less, and 31 score higher than TeamPass 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
- TeamPass is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- TeamPass also covers passkeys.
At a glance
| KeePass | TeamPass | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | €49 per year for 3 users (browser extension) |
| Free plan | Free and open source under the GPL, for personal and company use, with no fees. The author accepts donations. | The self-hosted server is free with unlimited users, folders and items; only the browser extension is paid. |
| Free trial | None listed | 30-day free trial of the browser extension, no card required |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Dominik Reichl | Nils Laumaillé |
| Price read from | keepass.info | teampass.net |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
TeamPass
- You install and maintain the server yourself, with Docker or on bare metal.
- Autofill needs the paid browser extension, sold in packs by user count.
- Support on the free server comes from community channels; paid services are quoted per engagement.
- Platforms listed are the web app and extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge; no native mobile or desktop apps are named.
Key features
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.
TeamPass
- Folder-level access control
- Credentials are organized in folders with roles, so each team sees only what it is given, with a record of who accessed what.
- Authenticated encryption
- The site says secrets are protected with AES-256-GCM and stay on your own infrastructure.
- Directory and SSO sign-in
- LDAP/AD with nested groups, OAuth2 single sign-on and TOTP are included in the free server.
- Passkeys and Secure Send
- The server stores passkeys for other sites and can issue expiring, view-limited links for people outside the vault.
- Compliance exports and rotation
- Access recertification campaigns, compliance report exports and agentless rotation of Linux account passwords over SSH.
- REST API and clients
- A REST API plus Bash and PowerShell clients are part of the free server.
Plans
KeePass
Free$0
Both editions, KeePass 1.x and 2.x, as an installer or a portable ZIP package, with the full source code.
TeamPass
Community$0
The full self-hosted server, with unlimited users, folders and items. You run it yourself.
Starter Pack€49
per year for up to 3 users
Browser extension licence with email support and updates, for 3 users.
Team Pack€150
per year for up to 10 users
Browser extension licence with email support and updates, for 10 users.
Business Pack€350
per year for up to 25 users
Browser extension licence for 25 users.
Premium Pack€600
per year for up to 50 users
Browser extension licence for 50 users.
Enterprise€1200
per year, unlimited users
Flat-fee browser extension licence for unlimited users.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, KeePass or TeamPass?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeePass is cheaper to start with: it is free, against about $4.56 a month for TeamPass. KeePass is free, and TeamPass starts at €49 per year for 3 users (browser extension).
Which has a free plan, KeePass or TeamPass?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both KeePass and TeamPass have a free plan.
Which platforms do KeePass and TeamPass run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only KeePass lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps and only TeamPass lists a web app and a browser extension. 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.