The KeeWeb Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about KeeWeb in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
KeeWeb
The Insider’s Guide
Free KeePass-compatible password manager for desktop and web
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among password managers, read from KeeWeb’s own pages.
Made by Antelle · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from KeeWeb’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on KeeWeb’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.2
GPA, above 43 of the 49 other password managers we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about KeeWeb, taken from its own pages and our grades.
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.
- 1
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.
- 2
It is free
KeeWeb has no paid plan at all. The whole app is free, with no trial, demo version or limits, according to the site.
- 3
It runs on 4 platforms
Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
- 4
KeePass file compatibility
Works with KeePass databases, so a vault can be opened here and in other KeePass-compatible apps.
- 5
Cloud and server sync
Opens files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server and syncs changes across devices automatically.
- 6
Offline access
Files are saved for offline use, including ones opened from Dropbox, and changes sync when the connection returns.
- 7
A 3.2 GPA, above 43 of 49
That is against the other password managers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
KeeWeb is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
KeeWeb at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Antelle
- Category
- Password Managers
- Our grade
- 3.2 GPA, very good
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | The whole app is free with no trial or limits, which the site states. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright, with no plan, no cap and no account to open. |
| Features | C | KeePass compatibility, tags, history and multiple files. It lists no autofill or extension. |
| Ease of use | B | You open a KeePass file and go, though a file and a sync location come first. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Mac, Windows and Linux, with sync through Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or your own server. No native phone apps. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- KeePass users who want a modern desktop or browser interface
- People who want a free password manager with no account to create
- Users who keep their database in their own cloud storage or server
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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
KeeWeb is free to use.
The whole app is free with no trial or limits, which the site states.
KeeWeb
$0
Free and open source, with desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux and an online web app. Donations are optional.
The free plan
The whole app is free, with no trial, demo version or limits, according to the site.
Read from keeweb.info on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows and Linux
Free KeePass-compatible password manager for desktop and web. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, password manager.
KeePass compatibility, tags, history and multiple files.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
- KeePass
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
KeeWeb is made by Antelle.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
43/49
Other password managers it is graded above
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
- AFree plan and trialAbove 37 of 49
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 49
- BEase of useAbove 31 of 49
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 16 of 49
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 38 password managers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. KeeWeb is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassium, KeePassDX and Strongbox
The 5 tools KeeWeb is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
KeePass
Free
Free, open-source password manager for Windows with plugins.
- Only KeeWeb lists a web app.
- 2.8GPA
KeePassXC
Free
Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop.
- Only KeeWeb lists a web app.
- Only KeePassXC lists a browser extension.
- KeePassXC also covers passkeys.
- 2.8GPA
KeePassium
Free plan · from €19.99/yr
KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Only KeeWeb lists a web app.
- Only KeeWeb lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only KeePassium lists an iOS app.
- 2.8GPA
KeePassDX
Free plan · from $10 one-time
Open-source Android app for local KeePass password and passkey vaults.
- Only KeeWeb lists a web app.
- Only KeeWeb lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only KeePassDX lists an Android app.
- 3.0GPA
Strongbox
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Only KeeWeb lists a web app.
- Only KeeWeb lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Strongbox lists an iOS app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is KeeWeb free?
Yes. KeeWeb is free to use.
How much does KeeWeb cost?
KeeWeb lists one plan. KeeWeb: $0.
What platforms does KeeWeb work on?
KeeWeb is available on Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
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.
What does KeeWeb integrate with?
KeeWeb's listing names KeePass, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes KeeWeb?
KeeWeb is made by Antelle.
What are the alternatives to KeeWeb?
The closest alternatives to KeeWeb in our directory are KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassium, KeePassDX and Strongbox.
How does KeeWeb compare with other password managers?
KeeWeb's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 43 of the 49 other password managers we grade, and level with 3.
Is KeeWeb good value for money?
ToolGPA grades KeeWeb A for value for money. KeeWeb has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of KeeWeb?
KeeWeb is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from KeeWeb’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. 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.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Antelle. Prices change, so check keeweb.info before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- KeeWeb, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/keeweb
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what KeeWeb’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. KeeWeb is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Antelle. Prices and plans change: check keeweb.info before you buy.