KeePassium vs KeeWeb (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeeWeb grades higher than KeePassium: 3.2 against 2.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
KeePassium grades higher on features. KeeWeb grades higher on value for money, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
KeePassium
KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Which one is for you
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
Pick KeeWeb if
- Fits if you already keep a KeePass file and want a nicer window onto it
- Works for people who store the file in their own cloud or server
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want phone apps, as mobile browsers can only view and copy
- Watch out: there is no browser extension or autofill on the site
- Not for you if you want hosted sync, since KeeWeb does not host vaults
- Tight if you want paid support: it is one named author funded by donations
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAKeePassiumGood | 3.2GPAKeeWebVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | AThe whole app is free with no trial or limits, which the site states. |
| Free plan and trial | 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. | AFree outright, with no plan, no cap and no account to open. |
| Features | BKeePass database support, sync through your own storage, AutoFill, one-time codes, YubiKey, backups and history. Password audit and YubiKey are paid. | CKeePass compatibility, tags, history and multiple files. It lists no autofill or extension. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up the storage that holds your database. | BYou open a KeePass file and go, though a file and a sync location come first. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiOS and macOS only, with no Windows, Android or web version. | BWeb, Mac, Windows and Linux, with sync through Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server. No native phone apps. |
| Best for | KeePass vaults on iPhone, iPad and Mac | a free KeePass file editor in your browser or desktop |
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: KeePassium and KeeWeb. How we grade
Price against what you get
KeePassium starts at about $1.86 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. KeeWeb has no paid plan and scores 2.7.
KeeWeb scores higher and starts $1.86 a month lower. Of the other password managers on the chart, 6 score higher than KeePassium for less, and none scores higher than KeeWeb 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
| KeePassium | KeeWeb | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | €19.99 per year (Premium) | Free |
| Free plan | Free forever: one database, synchronization, Password AutoFill, Face ID or Touch ID unlock, OTP codes and file attachments. | The whole app is free, with no trial, demo version or limits, according to the site. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | KeePassium Labs | Antelle |
| Price read from | keepassium.com | keeweb.info |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
KeeWeb
- There are no native iOS or Android apps; mobile browsers can view details and copy passwords only.
- Sync depends on your own Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or server storage; KeeWeb does not host vaults.
- No browser extension or autofill is listed on the site.
- It is a project with one named author and donation funding, not a company with paid support.
Key features
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.
KeeWeb
- KeePass file compatibility
- Works with KeePass databases, so a vault can be opened here and in other KeePass-compatible apps.
- Cloud and server sync
- Opens files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server and syncs changes across devices automatically.
- Offline access
- Files are saved for offline use, including ones opened from Dropbox, and changes sync when the connection returns.
- Multiple files and one search
- Open several database files at once and search all entries from a single box, with regular-expression and field filters.
- History and tags
- Every change goes into entry history that can be rolled back, and entries can be organized with tags and color marks.
- Protected fields and password generator
- Fields can be hidden and are held in memory in a more protected way; the generator takes any length and symbol set.
Plans
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.
KeeWeb
KeeWeb$0
Free and open source, with desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux and an online web app. Donations are optional.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, KeePassium or KeeWeb?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeeWeb is cheaper to start with: it is free, against about $1.86 a month for KeePassium. KeePassium starts at €19.99 per year (Premium), and KeeWeb is free.
Which has a free plan, KeePassium or KeeWeb?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both KeePassium and KeeWeb have a free plan.
Which platforms do KeePassium and KeeWeb run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only KeePassium lists an iOS app and only KeeWeb lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps. Both list a macOS 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.