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MacPass vs KeePassXC

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MacPass

8.0
Security & Privacy

Open-source, KeePass-client and password manager

KeePassXC

9.0
Security & Privacy

Password manager app

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

Reviews

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

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