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KeePass Password Safe
What KeePass Password Safe is
KeePass Password Safe is a free, open-source password manager that stores credentials in an encrypted database. In KeePass 2.x, AES-256 or ChaCha20 can encrypt the complete database, including usernames, URLs and notes. AES-KDF and Argon2 are available to make guessing attacks harder. A database can be unlocked with a master password, a key file or both; on Windows, it can also be linked to the current user account.
A configurable random password generator helps create passwords, while nested groups organize saved entries. KeePass can type entry information into dialogs and web forms, and it can clear copied values from the Windows clipboard after a set time. KeePass 2.x imports more than 35 formats and exports password lists as TXT, HTML, XML or CSV. Its portable ZIP can run without installation and keeps settings within the application directory. The source code is available to inspect and compile. Official KeePass 2.x downloads support Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11; the site lists Mono for Linux, macOS and BSD. Mobile apps and ports are contributed or unofficial. KeePass Password Safe, founded in 2003 and based in Metzingen, Germany, directs product questions to its forums.
Who it suits
KeePass suits people who want a free, open-source way to store and organize passwords in an encrypted database. It is also relevant to users who need imports from many formats, portable Windows use, or access through mobile ports, while recognizing those ports are unofficial.
What it does well
- Free and OSI-certified open source.
- Encrypts the entire database with AES-256 or ChaCha20.
- Offers master password and key-file options.
- Imports more than 35 formats in KeePass 2.x.
- Portable ZIP runs without installation.
- Can type saved details into dialogs and web forms.
What to know first
- Official KeePass 2.x downloads support Windows; other systems use Mono or ports.
- Mobile apps and ports are contributed or unofficial.
- Some operations temporarily require unencrypted data in memory.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| KeePass Password Safe | Free and open source · downloadable Windows installer or portable ZIP | Free |
As keepass.info lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://keepass.info/.
- Download the Windows installer or portable ZIP for KeePass 2.x.
- Use the portable ZIP without installation, or run the installer.
- Create a database protected by a master password, a key file, or both.
Verdict
Choose KeePass if you want a free, open-source password manager with encrypted storage, flexible key options and broad import support. Look elsewhere if you require an official mobile release, since mobile apps and ports are unofficial contributions.
Questions
How much does KeePass cost?
The KeePass Password Safe plan is free. KeePass is free and open source.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is a free plan. No free trial is offered.
Which platforms are supported?
The official KeePass 2.x download supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and the site lists Mono for Linux, macOS and BSD. The site also lists third-party mobile ports.
Is KeePass open source?
Yes. It is OSI-certified open source, and its source code is available for inspection and compiling.
Are mobile versions official KeePass releases?
No. The site identifies mobile apps and ports as contributed or unofficial downloads.
How can I get product support?
The official contact page directs product questions and improvement ideas to the KeePass forums.
Facts from KeePass Password Safe's own pages
- Autofill and clipboard
- KeePass can type entry information into dialogs and web forms, and can automatically clear copied values from the Windows clipboard after a set time. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Business admin controls
- Yes · keepass.info, 20 Sept 2026
- Database encryption
- KeePass 2.x supports AES-256 and ChaCha20, and encrypts the whole database, including usernames, URLs and notes. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Extensions and integrations
- The plugin directory lists extensions for services and protocols including Google Drive, OneDrive, Proton Drive, SCP, SFTP and FTPS. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2003 · keepass.info, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · keepass.info, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Metzingen, Germany · keepass.info, 28 Sept 2026
- Import and export
- KeePass 2.x supports importing more than 35 formats out of the box and can export password lists as TXT, HTML, XML and CSV. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Key derivation
- KeePass 2.x supports AES-KDF and Argon2 for making dictionary and guessing attacks harder. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Key options
- A database can use a master password, a key file, or both, and KeePass 2.x can also bind it to the current Windows user account. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Memory protection
- KeePass encrypts sensitive data in process memory while running, but documents that some operations temporarily require unencrypted data in memory. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The official site identifies KeePass 2.x mobile apps and ports as contributed or unofficial downloads rather than official KeePass releases. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- KeePass is OSI-certified open source, and its source code is available for inspection and compiling. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Passkey support
- Yes · keepass.info, 20 Sept 2026
- Password tools
- KeePass includes a configurable random password generator and supports organizing entries in nested groups. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Portable use
- The KeePass 2.x portable ZIP runs without installation and stores no settings outside its application directory. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- KeePass is a free, open source password manager that stores passwords in an encrypted database protected by a master key. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Secure sharing
- Yes · keepass.info, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The official contact page directs product questions and improvement ideas to the KeePass forums. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,Linux,macOS · keepass.info, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- The official KeePass 2.x download supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and lists Mono for Linux, macOS and BSD; the site separately lists third-party mobile ports. · keepass.info, 11 Oct 2026
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