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Password Gorilla
What Password Gorilla is
Password Gorilla is free password-management software founded in 2005. It stores usernames, passwords, login details, and notes in an encrypted file protected by a master password. Saved credentials can be copied to the clipboard for pasting into a browser or another application. An integrated random password generator creates one-time passwords tuned to different services’ policies. The project describes SHA256 protection for the password, Twofish encryption for database contents, and key stretching intended to hinder brute-force attacks. Generated databases are compatible with Password Safe 3.2 databases. The Tcl/Tk application runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS, with builds, source code, and architecture-independent beta kits available. Standalone downloads do not require installation or a full Tcl/Tk environment. Packaged releases include GPG signatures and verification instructions, while integrated help is available in English, Italian, and Portuguese. The project directs bug reports and issues to GitHub.
Who it suits
Password Gorilla suits users who want a free desktop password manager for Linux, Windows, or macOS. It is useful for storing credentials locally and generating service-specific passwords.
What it does well
- Free GNU General Public License software
- Encrypted database protected by master password
- Built-in random password generator
- Runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS
- Standalone downloads need no installation
What to know first
- Shared files over networks or Dropbox are unsupported
- No free trial is listed
- Desktop application uses Tcl/Tk
- Bug reports go through GitHub
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Password Gorilla | Free software under the GNU General Public License | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Password Gorilla provides local credential storage, clipboard copying, password generation, and documented encryption measures at no cost. Its unsupported shared-file use limits network-based collaboration, so it is oriented toward individual desktop use.
Facts from Password Gorilla's own pages
- Clipboard
- It copies usernames and passwords to the clipboard for pasting into a browser or another application. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The wiki says its generated database is compatible with Password Safe 3.2 databases. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The Tcl/Tk application is described as running on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists Linux, Windows, and macOS builds, source code, and architecture-independent beta kit files. · gorilla.dp100.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The project wiki says it uses SHA256 to protect the password and Twofish to encrypt database contents, with key stretching to hinder brute-force attacks. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2005 · github.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Help
- The wiki says an integrated help file is available in English, Italian, and Portuguese. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Password generator
- An integrated random password generator can create one-time passwords tuned to different services’ policies. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Password Gorilla stores usernames, passwords, login information, and notes in an encrypted file protected by a master password. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Release integrity
- The project provides GPG signatures for packaged releases and instructions for verifying them. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Shared database limitation
- The wiki says using a shared Password Safe file over a network or Dropbox is officially unsupported because the file format is not designed for shared use. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Standalone use
- The wiki says standalone downloads do not require installation and can run without a full Tcl/Tk environment. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support channel
- The project directs users to GitHub to report bugs and issues. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Linux,Windows,macOS · github.com, 20 Sept 2026
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