What is KeePass?
KeePass is a free, open-source password manager for Windows written by Dominik Reichl. It keeps all passwords in a single encrypted database file locked with a master key, runs from a USB stick without installation and can be extended with plugins. Version 2.x also runs on Linux and macOS through Mono, and contributed ports cover Android and iOS.
KeePass is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- Windows users who want a free password manager that needs no account
- People who carry their password database on a USB stick
- Technical users who want to extend a password manager with plugins
Worth knowing
- The official program is built for Windows. On Linux and macOS it runs through Mono, and the Android and iOS apps are unofficial contributed ports.
- There is no hosted sync service: you keep copies of the database in step yourself, for example through a cloud-storage folder.
- Extras such as Windows Hello unlock, one-time-password keys and additional ciphers rely on third-party plugins.
- KeePass 1.x is in maintenance only; the site says to use 2.x if in doubt.
Key features
- Encrypted database file
- All entries live in one database file encrypted with AES-256 or ChaCha20. The complete database is encrypted, including user names and notes, not only the passwords.
- Master password, key file or both
- A database opens with a master password, a key file or the two combined. KeePass 2.x can also lock a database to the current Windows user account.
- Auto-Type
- Types an entry's details into dialogs and web forms with a customizable sequence, and a global hot key finds the matching entry while KeePass runs in the background.
- Portable
- Runs from a USB stick without being installed, creates no registry keys and keeps its settings inside its own directory.
- Plugins
- A plugin architecture lets other developers add functions such as extra import and export formats, more encryption algorithms and additional key sources.
- Synchronization and import
- KeePass 2.x merges changes made in several copies of a database, including files reached over FTP, HTTP or WebDAV, and imports more than 35 formats out of the box.
KeePass pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Free and open source under the GPL, for personal and company use, with no fees. The author accepts donations.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Both editions, KeePass 1.x and 2.x, as an installer or a portable ZIP package, with the full source code. |
Read from keepass.info on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with KeePass before you buy.
KeePass alternatives
- KeePass vs Strongbox
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- KeePass vs Proton Pass
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Common questions
Is KeePass free?
Yes. KeePass is free to use. Free and open source under the GPL, for personal and company use, with no fees. The author accepts donations.
How much does KeePass cost?
KeePass lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from keepass.info on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does KeePass work on?
KeePass is available on Windows, Linux and macOS.
Does KeePass have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. KeePass is listed for Windows, Linux and macOS.
Does KeePass have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. KeePass is listed for Windows, Linux and macOS.
Is KeePass open source?
Yes. KeePass is open source, according to its own site.
Does KeePass work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes KeePass?
KeePass is made by Dominik Reichl. It dates from 2003.
What are the alternatives to KeePass?
The closest alternatives to KeePass in our directory are KeePassXC, Strongbox, Bitwarden, Enpass and Proton Pass. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with KeePass.
Sources for this page
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