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Password Safe

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Purpose
Password Safe stores usernames and passwords in an encrypted list unlocked with a master password.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · pwsafe.org
Support
The site directs Windows and Linux support questions to its project contact and directs users of independently maintained Android and iOS clones to their respective support links.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Auto Type
Auto Type can enter a username and password into a web form.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Backups
Previous database backups are kept by default, and users can configure how many to retain and where to store them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Encryption
The FAQ says Password Safe uses the Twofish algorithm with a 256-bit key.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Mobile and Mac versions
The site lists independently developed Android, iOS, and Mac-compatible projects, including ports and clones.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
No recovery
The site says there is no recovery mechanism to access passwords without the master key.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Organization
Users can organize entries with customizable references and keep them in one database or multiple databases.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Password tools
It can generate, store, organize, retrieve, and use complex passwords with user-controlled password policies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Portable option
PasswordSafe2Go can keep the password database and application on a disk-on-key so it can be used on different PCs without installing Password Safe on them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Security review
The FAQ says the V3 format was academically reviewed and found secure, and the source code is openly available and has passed several security reviews.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Supported platforms
Windows,LinuxRead 20 Sep 2026 · pwsafe.org
Two-factor devices
The Windows and Linux versions support YubiKey authenticators, and the site also says Password Safe works with OnlyKey.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org
Windows support
The FAQ says the current version is supported on Windows 10 and Windows 11.Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org

Plans and prices

Password Safe desktop Free Windows and Linux versions are described; the desktop version is free and open source Read 12 Oct 2026 · pwsafe.org

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