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Bitwarden vs KeePassXC
Bitwarden offers cloud-based syncing and a hosted service, while KeePassXC is fully offline.
Which to pick
Pick Bitwarden if you want…
- Open-source password and secrets manager
- Open-source password manager with cloud sync
Pick KeePassXC if you want…
- Offline encrypted password vault
- A free, open-source tool
Side by side
- What it is
- Bitwarden:Bitwarden is an open-source password manager that stores, shares and manages passwords, passkeys and secrets for individuals and organizations.
- KeePassXC:KeePassXC is a free, open-source, cross-platform password manager that stores credentials in an offline encrypted file.
- Best for
- Bitwarden:Open-source password and secrets manager
- KeePassXC:Offline encrypted password vault
- Who it’s for
- Bitwarden:Individuals, teams and enterprises needing secure credential management
- KeePassXC:Individuals and teams needing high-security offline password storage.
- Pricing
- Bitwarden:Freemium
- KeePassXC:Free
- Plans
- Bitwarden:Premium $1.65 per month (billed annually) · Families $3.99 per month (billed annually) · Teams $4 per month / per user (billed a · Enterprise $6 per month / per user (billed a
- KeePassXC:—
- Open source
- Bitwarden:Yes, 20,244 GitHub stars
- KeePassXC:Yes, 29,119 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Bitwarden:—
- KeePassXC:Windows, macOS, Linux
Bitwarden features
- End-to-end encryption. All vault data is encrypted client-side with zero-knowledge architecture.
- Autofill & generation. Instantly autofill logins and generate strong, unique passwords and usernames.
- Secure sharing. Share passwords, notes and files with granular permissions across users and teams.
- Credential lifecycle. Manage creation, rotation, retirement and succession of credentials.
- Multi-factor support. Integrated authenticator, Duo MFA and hardware security key options.
- Enterprise policies. Granular access control, passwordless SSO, custom roles and organization-wide policies.
KeePassXC features
- Offline encrypted storage. All passwords are kept in an encrypted file stored locally, never on remote servers.
- Cross-platform support. Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with consistent UI and functionality.
- Auto-type and autofill. Automatically fills credentials into applications and browsers.
- Open source GPLv3. Source code is publicly available on GitHub for inspection and contribution.
- ANSSI Security Visa. Certified by the French National Cybersecurity Agency for meeting security standards.
- No ads or subscriptions. Completely free with no tracking, cloud services, or paid tiers.
- Import/export capabilities. Supports importing from Bitwarden and other formats, and can store attachments and notes.
- Customizable shortcuts. Configurable keyboard shortcuts and quick unlock options on macOS and Linux.
Bitwarden vs KeePassXC FAQ
Is Bitwarden or KeePassXC free?+
Bitwarden has a free plan; paid plans start at $1.65/month (Premium). KeePassXC is free.
Which is cheaper, Bitwarden or KeePassXC?+
KeePassXC is free, so it costs less. Bitwarden starts at $1.65/month (Premium).
Is Bitwarden or KeePassXC open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bitwarden (bitwarden/server on GitHub) and KeePassXC (keepassxreboot/keepassxc on GitHub).
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