KeePassXC vs Sticky Password
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Sticky Password
Password manager with cloud or Wi-Fi sync and a lifetime license
Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Where they differ
- KeePassXC is free. Sticky Password starts at $29.99 per year (Premium, 1 user, US App Store in-app price).
- Only KeePassXC lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Sticky Password lists iOS and Android apps.
- KeePassXC is open source, according to its own site.
- Sticky Password can be bought with a one-time purchase.
In commonFree planBrowser extensionWorks offlinePassword managerPasskeys
At a glance
| KeePassXC | Sticky Password | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $29.99 per year (Premium, 1 user, US App Store in-app price) |
| 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. | The store listings say Sticky Password is always free for one device. Cloud sync and backup, local Wi-Fi sync, password sharing and priority support are Premium features. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
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| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | KeePassXC Team | Lamantine Software a.s. |
| Price read from | keepassxc.org | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
KeePassXC
- People who want passwords in a local file instead of an online service
- Anyone who uses Windows, macOS and Linux and wants the same app on each
- Developers who keep SSH keys and one-time codes alongside their logins
Sticky Password
- People who want to sync passwords over local Wi-Fi without a cloud
- Buyers who prefer a lifetime license to a yearly subscription
- Single-device users who can stay on the free version
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.
Sticky Password
- The free version covers one device; syncing, cloud backup, password sharing and priority support need Premium.
- Prices here are the US App Store's in-app prices. Plans sold on the vendor's website, including any for teams, may be priced differently.
- The Firefox extension's listing says it works only when the Sticky Password desktop application is installed on the same computer.
- The App Store lists Lifetime+ purchases at $12.00 for 1 year and $24.00 for 2 years without saying what they include.
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.
Sticky Password
- Autofill and form filling
- Saves logins as you browse and fills passwords and online forms in browsers and supported apps. The vault unlocks with a master password, biometrics or a PIN.
- Passkeys
- Creates and uses passkeys for sign-ins and stores them in the vault alongside passwords, payment cards and secure notes.
- Cloud or local Wi-Fi sync
- Premium syncs devices either through Sticky Password's cloud or over local Wi-Fi with no cloud involved. Data is encrypted on the device before it syncs.
- Contactless Connect
- Uses your smartphone to authorize logins on any browser or platform, without installing Sticky Password there or typing the master password.
- Dark web and breach monitoring
- Scans for credentials that appear in breach databases and alerts you when a service you use has been reported breached.
- Password generator and health check
- Creates strong, unique passwords for new accounts and identifies weak, old or reused passwords among existing ones.
Plans
KeePassXC
Free$0
The full desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus the KeePassXC-Browser extension.
Sticky Password
Free$0
One device, without cloud sync and backup, local Wi-Fi sync, password sharing or priority support.
Premium (1 user, 1 year)$29.99
per year (US App Store in-app purchase)
All your devices, with cloud sync and backup, local Wi-Fi sync, secure password sharing and priority support.
Premium (1 user, lifetime)$79.99
one-time (US App Store in-app purchase)
Premium for a single payment with nothing to renew. The listing says future updates are included.
Ways to pay less
KeePassXC
No public discounts listed.
Sticky Password
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Premium license
The US App Store lists Premium (1 user, lifetime) at $79.99, a single payment with no renewals that the listing says covers all future updates.
