KeeWeb review (2026): is it any good?
Free KeePass-compatible password manager for desktop and web
KeeWeb report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for a free KeePass file editor in your browser or desktop
KeeWeb opens KeePass files on Mac, Windows, Linux or the web, free with no limits. It has no iOS or Android app, no extension, no hosted vault, and a single author with donation funding rather than a company behind it.
Who KeeWeb is for
- Fits if you already keep a KeePass file and want a nicer window onto it
- Works for people who store the file in their own cloud or server
Who KeeWeb is not for
- Skip it if you want phone apps, as mobile browsers can only view and copy
- Watch out: there is no browser extension or autofill on the site
- Not for you if you want hosted sync, since KeeWeb does not host vaults
- Tight if you want paid support: it is one named author funded by donations
Why KeeWeb gets a 3.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyThe whole app is free with no trial or limits, which the site states.
- AFree plan and trialFree outright, with no plan, no cap and no account to open.
- CFeaturesKeePass compatibility, tags, history and multiple files. It lists no autofill or extension.
- BEase of useYou open a KeePass file and go, though a file and a sync location come first. No store rating on record.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWeb, Mac, Windows and Linux, with sync through Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server. No native phone apps.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from the project own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/keeweb#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/keeweb.svg" alt="KeeWeb: 3.2 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where KeeWeb stands among password managers
KeeWeb's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 43 of the 49 other password managers we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 38 of 49) and worst on features (C, above 0).
KeeWeb has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 50 password managers we grade, cut by the letter each got. KeeWeb’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 38 of 49, level with 11
- AFree plan and trialAbove 37 of 49, level with 12
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 49, level with 31
- BEase of useAbove 31 of 49, level with 9
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 16 of 49, level with 25
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 38 password managers. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep KeeWeb, or make your own?
Keep it
KeeWeb is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 43 of the 49 other password managers we grade.
What you could not
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. KeeWeb’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is KeeWeb?
KeeWeb is a free, open-source password manager that opens KeePass database files. It runs as a desktop app on macOS, Windows and Linux, and as a web app in the browser, and it can open files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server and keep them synced.
Worth knowing
- There are no native iOS or Android apps; mobile browsers can view details and copy passwords only.
- Sync depends on your own Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or server storage; KeeWeb does not host vaults.
- No browser extension or autofill is listed on the site.
- It is a project with one named author and donation funding, not a company with paid support.
Key features
- KeePass file compatibility
- Works with KeePass databases, so a vault can be opened here and in other KeePass-compatible apps.
- Cloud and server sync
- Opens files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server and syncs changes across devices automatically.
- Offline access
- Files are saved for offline use, including ones opened from Dropbox, and changes sync when the connection returns.
- Multiple files and one search
- Open several database files at once and search all entries from a single box, with regular-expression and field filters.
- History and tags
- Every change goes into entry history that can be rolled back, and entries can be organized with tags and color marks.
- Protected fields and password generator
- Fields can be hidden and are held in memory in a more protected way; the generator takes any length and symbol set.
KeeWeb pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, KeeWeb is free to use.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- The whole app is free, with no trial, demo version or limits, according to the site.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| KeeWeb | $0 | Free and open source, with desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux and an online web app. Donations are optional. |
Read from keeweb.info on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with KeeWeb before you buy.
Works with
- KeePass
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
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Common questions
Does KeeWeb have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. KeeWeb is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does KeeWeb have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. KeeWeb is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is KeeWeb open source?
Yes. KeeWeb is open source, according to its own site.
Does KeeWeb 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.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.