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KeePassXC vs MacPass

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

KeePassXC

9.0
Security & Privacy

Password manager app

MacPass

8.0
Security & Privacy

Open-source, KeePass-client and password manager

Metric KeePassXC MacPass
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 9.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2.4K 125
90-day Installs 7.2K 356
365-day Installs 27.4K 1.7K
Version 2.7.12 0.8.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 26.1K 6.8K
GitHub Forks 1.7K 469
Open Issues 830 292
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language C++ Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Jan 24, 2017 Oct 31, 2013

Reviews

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

MacPass

MacPass is a native macOS KeePass client and password manager that offers a secure and open-source solution for managing passwords. It integrates seamlessly with KeePass databases, providing a user-friendly experience for password management on macOS.

MacPass is a password manager that allows users to securely store, organize, and manage their passwords using KeePass database files.

Pros

  • + Open-source and secure password management solution
  • + Native macOS integration for a smooth user experience
  • + Supports KeePass databases for seamless import and compatibility

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
  • - Lack of broader community engagement beyond GitHub