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Keybase vs KeePassXC

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keybase

7.0
Security & Privacy

End-to-end encryption software

KeePassXC

9.0
Security & Privacy

Password manager app

Metric Keybase KeePassXC
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 9.0
30-day Installs 144 2.4K
90-day Installs 516 7.2K
365-day Installs 2.1K 27.4K
Version 6.6.2,20260408133959,70cbb6ec7c 2.7.12
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 26.1K
GitHub Forks 132 1.7K
Open Issues 54 830
License BSD-3-Clause NOASSERTION
Language Go C++
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jun 21, 2016 Jan 24, 2017

Reviews

Keybase

Keybase offers end-to-end encryption for secure file storage, chat, and Git repositories. It benefits privacy-conscious users seeking robust security tools.

Provides end-to-end encryption for files, chat, and Git repositories.

Pros

  • + Robust end-to-end encryption
  • + Integration with Git for secure code collaboration
  • + Filesystem capabilities for secure storage

Cons

  • - No recent updates or commits
  • - Limited presence on Reddit

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