KeePassXC vs PassHub (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 2.4.
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. PassHub grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
PassHub
Browser-based password manager that signs in with a phone key
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 PassHub if
- Fits if you want a password manager without a master password
- Makes sense if a small team prefers a flat price over per-seat billing
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if your phone is not always with you, as every sign-in needs the WWPass Key app
- Tight if you store over 100 records on free, or signed up after April 1, 2026
- Not for you if you want desktop or phone vault apps, as the vault runs in the browser
- Watch out: teams above 200 users are on a custom plan with no published price
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAKeePassXCGood | 2.4GPAPassHubFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | BPersonal Pro is $2.00 a month, at the cheaper-quarter line, and there is a free plan. |
| 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. | CFree is 100 records, 50 MB and 5 MB files. Sign-ups after April 1, 2026 do not get the earlier fuller free plan. |
| 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. | CRecords, notes, files and cards with team safes and directory sync. No desktop or mobile vault apps. |
| 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. | CEvery sign-in goes through the WWPass Key app, which is a different way of signing in to learn. 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. | BWeb and a browser extension, with Entra ID, Active Directory and Google Workspace. No desktop or mobile vault apps. |
| Best for | offline passwords on Windows, Mac and Linux | a browser vault that signs in with your phone |
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 PassHub. How we grade
Price against what you get
KeePassXC has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. PassHub starts at $2 a month and scores 2.3.
PassHub scores higher, and starts $2 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other password managers on the chart, none scores higher than KeePassXC for less, and 6 score higher than PassHub 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
- PassHub is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- KeePassXC also covers passkeys.
- PassHub also covers file sharing.
At a glance
| KeePassXC | PassHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $2.00 per month (Personal Pro) |
| 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. | Free: 100 records, 50 MB of storage and a 5 MB maximum file size. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | KeePassXC Team | WWPass |
| Price read from | keepassxc.org | passhub.net |
| 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.
PassHub
- Every sign-in needs the WWPass Key app on an iPhone or Android phone, so the phone is a single point of access.
- The free plan is capped at 100 records; sign-ups after April 1, 2026 do not get the earlier fuller free plan.
- Teams above 200 users are on a custom Enterprise plan with no published price.
- There are no desktop or mobile vault apps listed; the vault is used in the browser, with the phone app for sign-in.
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.
PassHub
- Sign-in with the WWPass Key app
- No username or master password: you scan a code with the free WWPass Key phone app, and a 256-bit AES key from the app protects the data.
- Encryption in the browser
- Records, files and even website addresses are encrypted in the browser, so the PassHub server cannot read them, per the vendor.
- Records, notes, files and cards
- Stores passwords, secure notes, uploaded files and payment cards in safes, with record history and import from other managers.
- Browser extension for autofill
- A semi-manual extension fills login forms and payment cards for Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers, and Safari through a Mac app.
- Team safes and directory sync
- Business plans add shared safes, role-based group permissions, audit logs and sync with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory or Google.
- Open source and self-hosting
- The project is open source, and a business instance can be run as a cloud service or self-hosted by the company.
Plans
KeePassXC
Free$0
The full desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus the KeePassXC-Browser extension.
PassHub
Free$0
100 records, 50 MB storage and 5 MB per file. Accounts made before April 1, 2026 keep the earlier, fuller free plan.
Personal Pro$2.00
per month, billing basis not shown
Unlimited records, 10 GB of file storage and 50 MB per file.
Starter$20
per month for up to 10 users
Flat team price. Listed at $10 a month for the first year if signed up before December 31, 2026.
Team$50
per month for up to 20 users
Flat price for teams of up to 20; every business tier has the same features.
Growth$100
per month for up to 100 users
Flat price for up to 100 users; the page pitches it to companies syncing with Entra ID or Google Workspace.
Scale$200
per month for up to 200 users
Flat price for up to 200 users across departments and projects.
Ways to pay less
KeePassXC
No public discounts listed.
PassHub
- Other savings
50% off the first year of Starter
The business pricing page lists the Starter plan at $10 a month for the first year, down from $20, for sign-ups before December 31, 2026.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, KeePassXC or PassHub?
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeePassXC is cheaper to start with: it is free, against $2 a month for PassHub. KeePassXC is free, and PassHub starts at $2.00 per month (Personal Pro).
Which has a free plan, KeePassXC or PassHub?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both KeePassXC and PassHub have a free plan.
Which platforms do KeePassXC and PassHub run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only KeePassXC lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps and only PassHub lists a web app. Both list 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.