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Rowel vs KeePassXC

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Rowel

6.0
Security & Privacy

Offline-first password manager

KeePassXC

9.0
Security & Privacy

Password manager app

Metric Rowel KeePassXC
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 9.0
30-day Installs 10 2.3K
90-day Installs 10 6.1K
365-day Installs 10 28.9K
Version 1.0.3 2.7.12
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 945 26.1K
GitHub Forks 80 1.7K
Open Issues 94 830
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language JavaScript C++
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 7mo ago
First Seen Mar 29, 2020 Jan 24, 2017

Reviews

Rowel

Swifty is an offline-first password manager designed for secure, local password storage. It offers a user-friendly interface and auto-updates, making it ideal for those prioritizing privacy and security.

Swifty securely manages passwords offline, ensuring data privacy without internet dependency.

Pros

  • + Offline functionality ensures privacy
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current
  • + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license

Cons

  • - Limited community engagement
  • - Some past issues with functionality

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