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KeePassXC

By KeePassXC Team · keepassxc.org

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Spec sheet

Purpose
KeePassXC is an open-source password manager that stores and manages sensitive information.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Intended users
The project describes KeePassXC as intended for people with high demands for secure personal data management, especially those who do not want an online service to store their passwords.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepassxc.org
Support
The team directs user questions to its public Matrix and IRC channels and asks users to report bugs through GitHub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Additional database protection
A key file or YubiKey can be used to enhance the database master key.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Browser integration
The KeePassXC-Browser extension autofills passwords from a local KeePassXC installation and is offered for Firefox, Chrome, and Edge.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Cloud synchronization
KeePassXC has no built-in cloud synchronization; its documentation says users can store the database in a shared cloud folder and let their chosen sync service handle synchronization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Encryption
The database uses AES256 or Twofish, and the master password is strengthened with a configurable number of key transformations.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
External review
An independent application security review of KeePassXC 2.7.4 source was completed on January 19, 2023; the site notes that reviews apply to specific versions and platform builds.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
File format
Its native database formats are KeePass 2.x KDBX 3.1 and KDBX 4; KDBX 2 files can be opened and upgraded.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Local storage
It stores usernames, passwords, URLs, attachments, and notes in an offline encrypted file that can be stored in any location, including private or public cloud solutions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Passkey support
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepassxc.org
Passwordless account login
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepassxc.org
Plugin support
KeePassXC does not support KeePass2 plugins.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Secure sharing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepassxc.org
Security certification
The site lists an ANSSI Security Visa for KeePassXC 2.7.9 on Windows 10, valid from November 17, 2025 through November 17, 2028.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
SSH agent
SSH Agent integration can add SSH keys from the database to a running agent when unlocked and remove them when locked.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Supported desktop systems
KeePassXC runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org
Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,Linux,Chrome,Firefox,EdgeRead 20 Sep 2026 · keepassxc.org

Plans and prices

KeePassXC Free Free and open source · No subscriptions Read 11 Oct 2026 · keepassxc.org

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