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KeePassXC
KeePassXC is a free GPLv3 desktop application that keeps a local KDBX 4 database instead of a vendor-hosted vault. It fits technical users who want no vendor account and will handle sync themselves.
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- Free plan
- Yes
- Trial
- No
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Editorial score
8.2
/10
Best for
Technical users who want no vendor server and no subscription
Strengths / Weaknesses
Strengths
- No vendor-hosted vault, so there is no central target
- Free under GPLv3 with no account, no subscription and no telemetry
- KDBX 4 with AES-256 or ChaCha20 and Argon2 key derivation
- Actively released, version 2.8.0 shipped on 21 October 2026
Weaknesses
- You build and maintain sync yourself
- Official apps are desktop only, mobile means third-party clients
- No team sharing, no admin console, no recovery if the key file is lost
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeePassXC | Price on request | per user | GPLv3, no account and no subscription |
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Verdict
The right answer if you consider the vendor the risk. There is no server to breach, no subscription to cancel and no company that can change the terms, and 2.8.0 in October 2026 shows the project is maintained. The honest cost is operational: sync, backup and mobile are your responsibility, and a lost key file with no backup means the data is gone.
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Where these numbers come from
- [1] KeePassXC, free and open source under GPLv3 accessed 2026-11-11
- [2] KeePassXC releases, version 2.8.0 published 21 October 2026 accessed 2026-11-11