KeePassium vs Safe (SafeInCloud) (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Safe (SafeInCloud) grades higher than KeePassium: 3.0 against 2.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
KeePassium grades higher on the free plan. Safe (SafeInCloud) grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
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
Safe (SafeInCloud)
Password and passkey manager that keeps the vault in your own storage
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 Safe (SafeInCloud) if
- Fits if you want your vault in your own Dropbox, iCloud or OneDrive
- Works for people who use a phone and a computer
Look elsewhere if
- Watch out: prices are set inside the app, so the ones shown may differ from what you see
- Watch out: the site does not list what the free version limits
- Watch out: the App Store lists more than one price for the same subscription names
- Skip it if you want a family or lifetime price on the page, as those are shown only in the app
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAKeePassiumGood | 3.0GPASafe (SafeInCloud)Very 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. | B$23.99 a year on the US App Store, inside the cheaper quarter of password managers. The App Store also lists $29.99 a year and $4.99 a month. |
| 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. | CFree to download with a 14-day Premium trial, but the site does not list what the free version limits. |
| Features | BKeePass database support, sync through your own storage, AutoFill, one-time codes, YubiKey, backups and history. Password audit and YubiKey are paid. | BPasswords, passkeys, an authenticator, breach checks, autofill, biometric login, multiple vaults and imports. No gap is shown in the core job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up the storage that holds your database. | A4.8 from about 2,700 App Store ratings, with nothing to configure beyond choosing where the vault is stored. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiOS and macOS only, with no Windows, Android or web version. | BAndroid, iOS, Windows and Mac, with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud and WebDAV. No web app or browser extension is listed. |
| Best for | KeePass vaults on iPhone, iPad and Mac | a vault kept in your own cloud storage |
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 Safe (SafeInCloud). 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. Safe (SafeInCloud) starts at $2 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.3.
Safe (SafeInCloud) scores higher, and starts $0.14 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other password managers on the chart, 5 score higher than KeePassium for less, and 1 scores higher than Safe (SafeInCloud) 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 is open source, according to its own site.
- Safe (SafeInCloud) also covers passkeys.
At a glance
| KeePassium | Safe (SafeInCloud) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | €19.99 per year (Premium) | $23.99 per year (Individual subscription, as the App Store lists it) |
| Free plan | Free forever: one database, synchronization, Password AutoFill, Face ID or Touch ID unlock, OTP codes and file attachments. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial of Premium |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | KeePassium Labs | SafeInCloud SAS |
| Price read from | keepassium.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 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.
Safe (SafeInCloud)
- Prices are set in the app, so the figures here come from the US App Store listing and may differ from what you see.
- The site does not list what the free version limits, so check the app before relying on it.
- A 6-person family license (about 30% more than individual) and a lifetime license exist; prices are shown only in the app.
- The App Store listing carries more than one price for the same subscription names.
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.
Safe (SafeInCloud)
- Vault in your own storage
- Backs up automatically to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud or WebDAV (cloud or NAS), not to the vendor's servers.
- Passwords and passkeys
- Stores passkeys next to passwords and syncs both across your devices, with AES-256 encryption and PBKDF2.
- Built-in authenticator
- Generates one-time codes for services that support two-factor login, so no separate authenticator app is needed.
- Breach and password checks
- Checks logins against known data breaches using Have I Been Pwned, and flags weak or reused passwords.
- Autofill and biometric login
- Fills logins in apps and browsers, and unlocks with a fingerprint or Face ID.
- Multiple vaults and imports
- Keep separate vaults for personal, family and work use, and import data from other password managers.
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.
Safe (SafeInCloud)
Individual subscription$23.99
per year; the App Store also lists $29.99 a year and $4.99 a month
Premium for one person; the app is free to download and the exact free-version limits are not listed on the site.
Ways to pay less
KeePassium
No public discounts listed.
Safe (SafeInCloud)
- Lifetime license
Lifetime license instead of a subscription
The site says a one-time lifetime license is available as an alternative to subscriptions; its price is shown in the app.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, KeePassium or Safe (SafeInCloud)?
As of Nov 12, 2026, KeePassium is cheaper to start with: about $1.86 a month, against $2 a month when paid by the year for Safe (SafeInCloud). KeePassium starts at €19.99 per year (Premium), and Safe (SafeInCloud) starts at $23.99 per year (Individual subscription, as the App Store lists it).
Which has a free plan, KeePassium or Safe (SafeInCloud)?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only KeePassium has a free plan. Safe (SafeInCloud) does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do KeePassium and Safe (SafeInCloud) run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Safe (SafeInCloud) lists Windows and Android apps. Both list macOS and iOS apps. 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.