Password Management

KeePassXC

Founded 2016Global (open source)Open source (community)Score 3.9/5Evaluated 2026-06-10Website ↗

Capability scores

Methodology →
Authentication
4.0
SSO & Federation
1.5
Authorization
3.0
Lifecycle & Provisioning
3.0
MFA & Passwordless
3.5
Governance & Audit
2.5
Developer Experience
3.0
Deployment Flexibility
5.0
Pricing Transparency
5.0
Support & Ecosystem
2.5

Scored 0–5 against a published rubric. Independent analysis, no vendor sponsorship.

Overview

KeePassXC is a popular open-source, offline password manager that stores credentials in a local encrypted database file, part of the broader KeePass family.

Capability deep-dive

Full local control, no server, strong encryption, and zero cost are the strengths for individuals and the privacy-minded. Team features, sync, and collaboration require external tooling and manual setup.

Pricing

Free and open source.

Bottom line

A trusted offline, local-vault manager for individuals and technical users.

Independent editorial review. Author: Deepak Gupta. Last evaluated 2026-06-10.