KeePassXC vs Mooltipass (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick KeePassXC: it is third in our ranking of password managers, and it grades higher too, 2.8 against 1.4.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
KeePassXC grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Mooltipass
Open-source hardware device that stores and types your passwords
From $160.00 one-time
Which one is for you
Pick KeePassXC if
- Fits if you want your passwords in a local file, with nothing kept on anyone's servers
- Works for moving between Windows, macOS and Linux with SSH keys and one-time codes next to your logins
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want one app on your phone too, as there's no mobile version
- Not for you if you expect sync out of the box, because you place the file in a cloud folder yourself
- Tight if you rely on KeePass 2 plugins, which aren't supported and probably never will be
- Watch out: current downloads need macOS 12 or 64-bit Windows 10 or 11; older systems need legacy builds
Pick Mooltipass if
- Fits if you want passwords held on dedicated hardware you can inspect
- Works for people who want passkey sign-in approved on a physical device
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need to buy now, as it was listed sold out with no restock date
- Pricey if you compare it with software, at $160 one-time against $65.99 for the middle one-time price
- Watch out: the price was read from the Tindie listing, not the vendor's own site
- Not for you if you want phone autofill, as phones only get it typing like a keyboard
- Watch out: Moolticute needs Rosetta on Apple silicon and cannot run on Chrome OS yet
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAKeePassXCGood | 1.4GPAMooltipassWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree and open source under the GPLv3, with no ads, no subscriptions and no paid tier, where the middle paid password manager here wants $2.99 a month. The team takes donations to cover its costs. | D$160 one-time is about 2.4 times the category's $65.99 middle one-time price, and the price comes from Tindie, not the vendor's own site. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe full desktop app and the KeePassXC-Browser extension both cost nothing. No paid tier, no account and nothing held back. | FNothing is free: a one-off hardware purchase, with no plan or trial. |
| Features | CThe vault covers encryption with a key file or YubiKey on top of the master password, passkeys, one-time codes, SSH keys, Auto-Type, a health report, an independent audit and an ANSSI certification. But the project names two holes in the basics: no mobile app, and no sync of any kind. | CCredentials held on the device, passkeys, FIDO2 and backups. No autofill app for phones. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record, and there are a few steps before it does anything: install it, create the database, pair the browser extension, then put the file in Dropbox, Google Drive or Nextcloud yourself if you want it on a second machine. | CA physical device and a companion app, which is a learning curve. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | CComputers only: Windows, macOS and Linux, with an extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Vivaldi, Brave and Tor Browser. No mobile app at all, with the team pointing you at KeePassDX on Android and Strongbox on iOS. | CMac, Windows, Linux and browser plugins for computers only. Moolticute cannot yet run on Chrome OS and needs Rosetta on Apple silicon. |
| Best for | offline passwords on Windows, Mac and Linux | passwords kept on an open-source USB device |
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: KeePassXC and Mooltipass. How we grade
Where they differ
- Mooltipass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
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At a glance
| KeePassXC | Mooltipass | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Paid |
| Starts at | Free | $160.00 one-time (Mini BLE, listed as sold out) |
| Free plan | Free and open source under the GPLv3 license, with no ads, no subscriptions and no paid tier. The team accepts donations to cover its expenses. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | KeePassXC Team | Stephan Electronics SÃ rl |
| Price read from | keepassxc.org | tindie.com (not the vendor's own page) |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
KeePassXC
- There is no mobile app. The team points to third-party KeePass-compatible apps such as KeePassDX on Android and Strongbox on iOS.
- Cloud sync is not built in: you place the database file in a service such as Dropbox, Google Drive or Nextcloud yourself.
- KeePass 2 plugins are not supported, and the team says they probably never will be.
- The current downloads target macOS 12 or later and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11; older systems need legacy builds.
Mooltipass
- The device was listed as sold out on its Tindie store at the time of reading, with no restock date.
- Moolticute cannot yet run on Chrome OS and needs Apple Rosetta on Apple silicon Macs, per the FAQ.
- No autofill app for phones is listed; on phones and tablets it types credentials as a keyboard.
- Price is read from the Tindie store listing, not from the vendor's own site.
Key features
KeePassXC
- Offline encrypted database
- Passwords live in a local KDBX file encrypted with AES-256 or Twofish. A key file or a YubiKey can be added to the master password to strengthen the key.
- Browser extension
- KeePassXC-Browser links the desktop app to Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Chromium, Vivaldi, Brave and Tor Browser and fills usernames, passwords and TOTP codes.
- Passkeys
- Supports passkeys through the browser integration; the user guide covers creating a new passkey and logging in with one.
- Auto-Type
- Types passwords into other applications. The user guide covers global and entry-level Auto-Type and configurable typing sequences.
- One-time codes and password generator
- Stores TOTP secrets and generates the codes, creates random passwords and word-based passphrases, and reports on password health.
- Audit and certification
- An independent security audit was completed in January 2023, and version 2.7.9 received a first-level security certification (CSPN) from France's ANSSI.
Mooltipass
- Credentials held on the device
- Logins are encrypted on the hardware with an AES-256 key stored on a smartcard that a PIN unlocks; three wrong PIN tries permanently lock the card.
- Browser plugin and keyboard typing
- Logs in on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Opera through a plugin, or types credentials like a keyboard on any device without drivers.
- FIDO2, WebAuthn and passkeys
- The device supports passwordless sign-in with signed challenges that you approve on its own screen.
- USB and Bluetooth
- The Mini BLE connects over USB-C or Bluetooth Low Energy to computers, tablets and phones.
- Moolticute companion app
- An open-source app imports, exports and synchronizes credentials, edits entries, stores small files and notes, and updates the device.
- Multiple users and backups
- One device can serve several people, each with a card; encrypted databases can be exported to the cloud or a computer.
Plans
KeePassXC
Free$0
The full desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus the KeePassXC-Browser extension.
Mooltipass
Mooltipass Mini BLE$160.00
one-time
The device with two smartcards. Priced on the vendor's Tindie store; shown as sold out there since February 2024.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, KeePassXC or Mooltipass?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeePassXC is free, and Mooltipass starts at $160.00 one-time (Mini BLE, listed as sold out).
Which has a free plan, KeePassXC or Mooltipass?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only KeePassXC has a free plan. Mooltipass does not.
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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.