privacyguides.org/content/tools/software/passwords/_index.md

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title: Local Password Managers
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These options allow you to manage an encrypted password database locally.

## KeePassXC

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![KeePassXC logo](assets/img/password-management/keepassxc.svg){ align=right }

**KeePassXC** is a community fork of KeePassX, a native cross-platform port of KeePass Password Safe, with the goal of extending and improving it with new features and bug fixes to provide a feature-rich, cross-platform, and modern open-source password manager.

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://keepassxc.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://keepassxc.org/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://keepassxc.org/docs){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://keepassxc.org/donate){ .card-link title="Contribute" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://keepassxc.org/download/#windows)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://keepassxc.org/download/#mac)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://keepassxc.org/download/#linux)
- [:simple-flathub: Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.keepassxc.KeePassXC)
- [:simple-firefoxbrowser: Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/keepassxc-browser)
- [:simple-googlechrome: Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/oboonakemofpalcgghocfoadofidjkkk)

</details>

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KeePassXC stores its export data as [CSV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values) files. You may encounter data loss if you import this file into another password manager. We advise you check each record manually.

## KeePassDX (Android)

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![KeePassDX logo](assets/img/password-management/keepassdx.svg){ align=right }

**KeePassDX** is a lightweight password manager for Android; it allows for editing encrypted data in a single file in KeePass format and can fill in forms securely.

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://keepassdx.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/Kunzisoft/KeePassDX/wiki){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/Kunzisoft/KeePassDX){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://keepassdx.com/#donation){ .card-link title="Contribute" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunzisoft.keepass.free)
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/Kunzisoft/KeePassDX/releases)

</details>

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The [pro version](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunzisoft.keepass.pro) of the app allows you to unlock cosmetic content and non-standard protocol features, but more importantly, it helps and encourages development.

## KeePassium (iOS & macOS)

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![KeePassium logo](assets/img/password-management/keepassium.svg){ align=right }

KeePassium is a commercial, open-source password manager made by KeePassium Labs that's compatible with other KeePass applications. It provides autofill support, passkey management, automatic two-way synchronization through [most cloud storage providers](https://support.keepassium.com/kb/sync), and more.

[:material-star-box: Read our latest KeePassium review.](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/05/13/keepassium-review)

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://keepassium.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://keepassium.com/privacy/app){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://support.keepassium.com){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/keepassium/KeePassium){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://keepassium.com/donate){ .card-link title="Contribute" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1435127111)

</details>

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KeePassium offers a [Premium version](https://keepassium.com/pricing) with additional features such as support for multiple databases, YubiKey support, and a password audit tool.

KeePassium's iOS app has been [audited](https://cure53.de/pentest-report_keepassium.pdf) by Cure53 in October 2024, and all [issues](https://keepassium.com/blog/2024/11/independent-security-audit-complete) found in the audit were subsequently fixed.

## Gopass (CLI)

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![Gopass logo](assets/img/password-management/gopass.svg){ align=right }

**Gopass** is a minimal password manager for the command line written in Go. It can be used within scripting applications and works on all major desktop and server operating systems.

[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://gopass.pw){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/gopasspw/gopass/tree/master/docs){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/gopasspw/gopass){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/sponsors/dominikschulz){ .card-link title="Contribute" }

<details class="downloads" markdown>
<summary>Downloads</summary>

- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://gopass.pw/#install-windows)
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://gopass.pw/#install-macos)
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://gopass.pw/#install-linux)
- [:simple-freebsd: FreeBSD](https://gopass.pw/#install-bsd)

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## Criteria

**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.

- Must be cross-platform.