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KeePassX vs KeePassXC

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

KeePassX

7.0
Security & Privacy

Personal data manager focusing on security

KeePassXC

9.0
Security & Privacy

Password manager app

Metric KeePassX KeePassXC
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 9.0
30-day Installs 41 2.4K
90-day Installs 160 7.2K
365-day Installs 1.5K 27.4K
Version 2.0.3 2.7.12
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 4.5K 26.1K
GitHub Forks 611 1.7K
Open Issues 75 830
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 9, 2013 Jan 24, 2017

Reviews

KeePassX

KeePassX is a security-focused password manager that securely stores and manages sensitive information, offering a cross-platform solution for users who value open-source tools and community-driven development.

KeePassX securely stores and manages passwords and sensitive information.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Strong focus on security and encryption
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - Updates may be slower compared to forks like KeepassXC

KeePassXC

KeePassXC is a feature-rich, open-source password manager that offers cross-platform support and integrates with tools like YubiKey and TOTP. It caters to users prioritizing security and privacy, providing robust password management with WebAuthn and passkey support.

Manages and secures user passwords across multiple platforms with advanced authentication features.

Pros

  • + Open-source and community-driven
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Supports WebAuthn, YubiKey, and TOTP

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some platform-specific feature limitations