KeePass Password Safe

Spec sheet

Purpose

KeePass is a free, open source password manager that stores passwords in an encrypted database protected by a master key.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Support

The official contact page directs product questions and improvement ideas to the KeePass forums.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Headquarters

Metzingen, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Founded

2003Read 28 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Autofill and clipboard

KeePass can type entry information into dialogs and web forms, and can automatically clear copied values from the Windows clipboard after a set time.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Business admin controls

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Database encryption

KeePass 2.x supports AES-256 and ChaCha20, and encrypts the whole database, including usernames, URLs and notes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Extensions and integrations

The plugin directory lists extensions for services and protocols including Google Drive, OneDrive, Proton Drive, SCP, SFTP and FTPS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Import and export

KeePass 2.x supports importing more than 35 formats out of the box and can export password lists as TXT, HTML, XML and CSV.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Key derivation

KeePass 2.x supports AES-KDF and Argon2 for making dictionary and guessing attacks harder.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Key options

A database can use a master password, a key file, or both, and KeePass 2.x can also bind it to the current Windows user account.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Memory protection

KeePass encrypts sensitive data in process memory while running, but documents that some operations temporarily require unencrypted data in memory.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Notable limitation

The official site identifies KeePass 2.x mobile apps and ports as contributed or unofficial downloads rather than official KeePass releases.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Open source

KeePass is OSI-certified open source, and its source code is available for inspection and compiling.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Passkey support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Password tools

KeePass includes a configurable random password generator and supports organizing entries in nested groups.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Portable use

The KeePass 2.x portable ZIP runs without installation and stores no settings outside its application directory.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Secure sharing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Supported platforms

Windows,Linux,macOSRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepass.info

Supported systems

The official KeePass 2.x download supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and lists Mono for Linux, macOS and BSD; the site separately lists third-party mobile ports.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepass.info

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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