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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 21st, 2026 # Reviews of KeePass Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BS Brian S Director of ITLibraries, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The security and configuration options, as well as the extensive features, make this product very solid.“ January 4, 2026 GB Gamzat B CEOMedia Production, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It may be difficult to recover an account if the master password is forgotten.- Potential for keyloggers or other malicious software to capture master passwords.- The user must trust the password manager to keep their data safe and secure.- Users may feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the software.“ January 10, 2023 Do Dasha o ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Easy to use and gives me peace of mind of having secure passwords without having to memorize them all.“ October 17, 2024 AS Andres S Senior Software EngineerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Initial set-up, especially if you want to be able to have the same vault on multiple devices, can be time-consuming, as it isn't done for you out of the box.“ August 26, 2022 AG Alberto Nahum G Associate ProfessorEducation Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Another remarkable aspect is how easy it is to organize all your information and data in files and folders, so you can quickly go to the section you need (well, the "Search" option on the top leads you straight to the file you need).“ September 30, 2022 GB Gamzat B CEOMedia Production, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Security of the software and the data stored within it can be compromised.-“ January 10, 2023 SC Sarah C Content WriterMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The best way to use KeePass is for in-browser use, especially since it doesn't have an "official" Android or iOS app--but considering its FOSS, I don't think the lack of official app is necessarily a bad thing.“ October 11, 2022 JD Jelle D Software DeveloperConsumer Goods, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The user interface of this software looks very old, they don't update it so much. Besides that I noticed no user support, so when facing problems you need to find answers yourself, e.g. online“ February 9, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 583 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Matt H. Technical Operations Manager Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keepass review " February 2, 2025 4.0 Pros This is a great free tool for password management. Emphasis on free. Cons I can't really complain as it's free, however the UI good use a refresh. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director of Service Delivery Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "KeePass For Password Management" December 27, 2024 5.0 It is my go-to password manager and rolling out to our entire organization. I've used it for years, and in my newest position have certain responsibilities over cybersecurity, so distributing a password manager to help encourage users to maintain complex passwords is essential. Pros It's easy to use, simple to install, you can share a key database across devices so that you can get to your list from anywhere. Cons It's really difficult to find flaws in a free tool that offers extensive functionality for storing and managing passwords. I honestly ycan't think of anything I like least. Alternatives considered [NordPass Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/203254/NordPass/)[Bitwarden](https://www.capterra.com/p/210695/Bitwarden/) Reason for choosing KeePass Cost was one of the main factors, but in the end KeePass has all the necessary features anyway, so it was an easy decision. Review Source Wilco V. Webprogrammeur Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good way to keep your passwords secure and safe" January 10, 2019 3.0 Easy to use and a nice way to store secure passwords without trusting a third party to store them online for you, at the cost of some convenience. Pros You do not have to rely on and trust some online service to manage your passwords. You can store everything in a local file and back it up to the cloud if necessary. Uses a very widespread standard so there are many mobile apps for opening the database on your phone and browser extensions for autofill available. You can easily generate a secure password in the program itself. The database can be made harder to crack by brute force by increasing the number of encryption cycles and adding a key file. Cons The interface is a bit outdated. Also, there is no native Linux or MacOS support (it can be run using Mono, but it sometimes has some bugs). You have to manually sync the database between devices and there is no official website autofill feature, which many online password storage services do have. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Systems Integration Specialists Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Own your secrets database - self-managed key management solution" August 12, 2024 5.0 I'm using KeePass for over 5 years now and it has been great experience. It can be easily customized with available plugins. The database is easily backed-up and accessible via different channels. Pros You own the password database which is password-protected and encrypted. Cons It's not integrated with web browsers so not as convenient as some cloud tools with web browser plugins. Switched from [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) KeePass is more mature and actively developed product used by business and private entities alike. Review Source Simon M. Creative Head Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Once you use KeePass, there's no going back!" June 29, 2021 5.0 KeePass makes it possible to store the passwords (database) in-premise. This makes it possible for us to secure our passwords with the present infrastructure without second guessing the levels of security that is offered. Since we can implement our own cloud storage, all passwords are always a click away whether online or offline; desktop or mobile. We are never going back to another password manager ever! Pros It has never been easier to use a password manager before we started using KeePass. On the closed-source platforms, the per-user fee kept going up with each additional user. Over time, we've even lost access to one of our accounts. This is where KeePass has shined for us. Keeping the database local has helped solve so many of the issues that we otherwise have to deal with while using other password managers. All of this while being completely open source? Easily the best decision that we've ever made. Cons While using a single database in a multi-user, there is always a chance that one user could over the changes made by another user. But, there are plenty of extensions available to add/remove functionality. In our environment, we regularly save versions, thereby securing our own data. Switched from [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) LastPass changed their business model that made it impossible for us to continue using it with long term sustainability. Review Source Nicolas B. Owner Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple, complete, efficient for free" October 16, 2022 5.0 Pros This solution is super efficient and flexible. It is possible to install the software or use the portable version in a shared directory to use it on several computers without any synchronization problem. The interface is simple, at the service of efficiency. Cons The interface could be a bit more modern, but that's a detail. The most important are the features. Alternatives considered [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/)[Bitdefender Antivirus Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/266585/Bitdefender-Antivirus-Plus/) Reason for choosing KeePass Keepass allows you to manage your data autonomously without depending on a third-party service and any security breaches. Review Source Marco C. Managing Director Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "If you're tech savvy, this is the password manager for you" September 21, 2022 5.0 Pros Quick to install and use. It has lots of plugins and features, covering all the scenarios I need. I especially like the fact that you can store your password archive pretty much everywhere and aren't stuck with a cloud provider or a specific vendor. Cons The GUI is a bit 1990, but all in all it works fine and you don't really need anything fancy to manage your passwords Alternatives considered [Dashlane for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/147623/Dashlane-for-Business/) Reason for choosing KeePass Because it's an open source project. Switched from [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) Because I wanted a password manager that allowed me to store the archive wherever I want. Review Source Youssef K. Chief Technology Officer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most secure way to manage your passwords" April 16, 2021 5.0 I've been using keepass for a long time. I previously used an online password manager but that service was hacked any all my passwords were exposed. After some research i found keepass and for me it was the perfect solution Pros Keepass is very secure. All your passwords are in 1 encrypted database and your passwords will remain private and inaccessible. Cons The interface is a bit old, it's not as shiny as the other password managers but the functionality is great which makes me not care a lot about the design Switched from [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) My passwords are stored at LastPass and can be stolen if last pass gets hacked Review Source Fernando R. coo Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great password management system " November 9, 2022 5.0 we changed from lastpass to keepass because it is free and it has almost all the funcionality Pros It is free, easy of use and does its function very simple and well Cons Better user interface and password protection for some entries Switched from [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) Because keepass it is free and it has basically the same functionality Review Source BS Brian S. Director of IT Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "more options than just about anything else" January 4, 2026 5.0 Pros The security and configuration options, as well as the extensive features, make this product very solid. Cons The interface can be a little daunting for some who may not be as familiar with the features and how they're best used. Review Source MG Murali G. Architect Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "KeePass review" December 16, 2024 5.0 Overall, I am very happy using this tool to store accounts' credentials and use it daily in my work and private activities Pros One of the best password manager to generate, store and use credentials. Very easy to implement and use, very much recommended to generate strong and unique passwords Cons I have not come across any least things in my use cases Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Co-owner Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "KeePass is great, it's a free software that allows for storing, generating and managing passwords" November 17, 2021 5.0 I really like the product and have used it for a long time - 6 years or so. It solved the problem for me of having the same password for all sites and accounts. Now I only remember one, the rest are random generated passwords. This means if one of those sites gets hacked - all other sites and accounts are not also vulnerable. Pros KeePass has all the features you need to store, manage and generate passwords. I started using it after yet another site I used was hacked and was at that time using the same password for all my sites. It solved the problem for me by allowing me to remember only one strong password and have generated passwords for all the others. It has a great feature set and really lacks nothing in that department. Nice clean interface, easy to use. Cons The only con with KeePass and software like it, is it is file based. I used to store my password database file in cloud storage which worked well for using between computers, but was cumbersome when trying to use on my phone. I have now bitten the bullet and moved to BitWarden, there is a lot of convenience to having your account in the cloud - though you have to accept the risk that it is all out there. The file storage option that KeePass uses is a bit dated but it is far more secure in a sense. Reason for choosing KeePass KeePass and KeePassX are compatible to a degree. Once I started using a mix of Windows, macOS and Linux - I started using KeePassX on all - it is essentially the same. Though in saying that, KeePass on Windows has a nicer interface. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Product Development Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Secure offline password manager" May 1, 2020 4.0 KeePass has been an excellent tool for password security in commonly-used applications and for keeping track of otherwise-forgettable accounts on vendor websites. Since compatibility issues have been so minimal--no need to set it up for every browser, since it's an external program that runs on both Windows and Linux systems--I've relied on it for this purpose and have not considered switching to fiddly online password management. Pros Unlike most password managers, KeePass is stored locally, so you're at minimal risk of anyone cracking your database from the Internet. The double-click feature is fast and intuitive for copying password data, the keyfile system adds another layer of set-t-and-forget-it security, and password generation can be set to follow a range of parameters. It even allows you to sort databases into subgroups and to merge databases, the latter of which I use because I keep two copies of the database for different machines. Cons The menus are dates and not always intuitive to navigate. Changing the password generation settings is hard to get to, for a feature that is used so frequently--you have to open up the invidual database entry, open the password generation settings sub-dialogue, and pick out all the radio buttons (and number-of-characters text field) you'd like to use. Changing the default password generation settings is also pretty hard to find. The double-click feature doesn't always respond; something I need to double-click twice to copy the password into my clipboard. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Editor Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not the sleekest but a great open-source app" February 2, 2022 4.0 Pros KeePass is open source and free on different platforms (Windows, Android, and there is also free apps for Mac); it's been my password manager for years. It still gets frequent updates and has a solid reputation, so I feel safe using it. There are so many features that I probably use only a fraction of its full functionality! If you prefer, you can run it from a thumb drive. Again, if you prefer, you can save your (encrypted) database in the cloud to sync it across devices. Cons Perhaps to be expected as an open-source software, the UI is not attractive/old fashioned. I've never had difficulties finding what I needed, but it's definitely not very sleek. Alternatives considered [LastPass](https://www.capterra.com/p/151988/LastPass/) Reason for choosing KeePass KeePass is open source and remains free. Review Source MZ Muhammad Z. Senior technical support Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Should have software " January 26, 2023 5.0 Pros Meets my all requirements regarding storing the credentials and is easy to use. Cons So far I can't say that there are any cons about this software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer II Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Strong, Secure, Stable" January 17, 2020 5.0 KeePass greatly reduces the risk of credential compromise and increases adherence to password policies. Pros I have used this software daily for many years, and my experience has been stellar! I feel like every time I reach out for a complex feature, this software has it. While easy to use, KeePass makes it easy to customize exactly how you want to manage your passwords. I even use it at home. The password database has excellent cross platform support and can even be used on smartphones or on Linux. Cons Because it has a large number of configuration options, it can take a while to have everything configured exactly the way you like it. With that said, the defaults are reasonable, but you certainly need to take the time to review all the settings if you want the best experience. If you don't like having control over advanced configuration, this might not be the best choice for you. Reason for choosing KeePass We choose KeePass due to low cost and because we could tune the application to behave exactly the way we wanted. Review Source Tsvetomir A. Marketing manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool to secure your passwords at work or at home." August 31, 2022 5.0 I have been using KeePass daily for over 3 years. I never encountered any crashes or errors. It is well organized, easy to use and navigate. KeePass is a great tool for protecting my work and home passwords and login details. Pros KeePass is easy to use, the navigation is fast and you can get what you need within 2 clicks. This tool is very usefull at work where I need to log in multiple sites and systems every day. The security level at work is very high and KeePass is helping to keep it that way. Cons The desktop version has to small buttons in the toolbar. Review Source Nicole O. Owner Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Works across multiple platforms sans internet- but not quite consistent across them" October 5, 2017 4.0 Safe reliable password management for us and our clients. Pros We needed an ideally open source password management system. I didn't want anything tied into a particular browser and I wanted something we could back up. Keepass was the least annoying of what I looked at. It is easy to generate passwords and we save our file onto a shared server so all employees can access it. The search function works well and we estimate between the search function and the autotyping, we've saved hours as a company in worktime. Cons The Mac version allows me to alphabetize listings (you have to drag them) but since I work on my PC most of the time, it can get annoying. Also sometimes it's hard to know when you are synchronizing versions if it's really synchronizing or you are saving over someone's work. It is free though and I get that limits the features and support that can be expected. Review Source Nathaniel C. Co-Founder, Consultant & Content Manager E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "KeePass is the ultimate and go-to offline secure password and file storage." December 3, 2019 5.0 Again, I would describe KeepPass as the absolute go to for secure password storage. I use on all my devices and for a majority of passwords...except the ones stored in my elephant like memory, ha! Best thing...it's totally free!! Pros Firstly, the fact that is totally offline is the most needed benefit, followed by the ability to multi-sign, using a variety of methods, such as key file. I have also used KeePass whislt going through an ISO audit, although not in this company and it was approved by the auditor as secure. (Disclaimer: This was on THAT occassion. I cannot speak for all ISO officers or the accreditor themselves.) Cons No official mobile version, however, as the software is open source, it is easy to find many checkable and source code verifiable iteration from an abundance of developers. Not to easy to use for newbies, or less computer literate people. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Health Information Manager Government Relations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and versatile password manager" August 15, 2018 5.0 I don't know how I would survive in this day and age without Keepass. I have login credentials for over 200 accounts stored in it and could not possibly remember them all without it. This is must have software. Pros I love that Keepass is available for so many platforms. I'm able to manage my passwords on my Windows laptop, android and IOS devices using the same software and password database which is encrypted in the cloud. Software is easy to setup and use and allows you to categorize login accounts/passwords for easy retrieval. Also allows eascy copy/paste of password from Keepass to whatever login application needed. Perhaps the best part is that depending upon the platform it is either free for just a few dollars to purchase. Cons I don't have any dislikes with Keepass, it does exactly what I need. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Network Administrator Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Your organization's security needs this" April 22, 2019 5.0 Pros It didn't matter how much education we did- people still use their dogs' names as their passwords. Every security test we attempted resulted in failure. It wasn't until we accepted the problem as a reality that we could make some progress. And when we did, things changed. We used to have password requirements (character limits, special types, etc.), but now we just require that the password be generated by KeePass. We're able to help people in the few instances when the app doesn't work, but the impact has been significant. Now, 100% of our employees are using safe password protocols- with next to no effort. Cons When I find one, I'll let you know. I think this product is better than LastPass because of local storage options. Review Source David V. IT Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Offline password manager there is period" May 28, 2018 5.0 Amazing Offline Password manager that makes life easy and saves lots of time. Pros \- offline, passwords are not stored in the cloud for hackers to get to - encrypted on rest, passwords are stored encrypted with a password and possible a key - searchable database, easy to search for any password entry in the entire database - password folders to keep the clutter down - image attachement support - keyboard shortcuts Cons \- not much is wrong with this tool - possible the only thing I have missed is that it would be good to add and extra field on an entry for easy access, right now its only username, password and URL, it would be good to also be able to copy paste TWO FACTOR code or something like that without having to edit Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Cloud Engineer Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "KeePass is great if it fits your use case" February 19, 2021 4.0 This replaced passwords being stored in spreadsheets, never a good idea. It allowed unmemorable high entropy passwords to be implemented, but in the end the lack of workable sync for multiple users became a barrier to use and caused us to move on. For a single user not requiring mobile use this could be a good free solution. Pros I used KeePass from a network share to manage internal, the fact that it was free made it an easy way to show the benefits of using a password manager. The ability to generate passwords with high entropy at the click of a button certainly improved the security posture immeasurably. Cons The lack of cloud based hosting and sync proved to be a barrier to long term use. Whilst you can work around this by using sync tools and shared folders, there is alway the risk of changes being overwritten by another user. The interface felt outdated and cluttered. The lack of official mobile builds was an issue. Review Source Michael H. Site Reliability Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Lil' PW Manager" February 26, 2019 4.0 I've used keepass for several years. It's a very reliable pw mgr system that has far exceeded it's $0 cost and has kept many a pw secure across the entire length of my software career. I couldn't recommend a better free tool for immediate download. Pros It's free, effective, and it's continuously updated. The "type credentials" feature is super useful, and it allows a 1024-bit key file, Windows Auth, and PW encryption. It's clean, simple, easy to use, and allows for all the right customizations such as color coding. Cons No SSO option out of box. Fails to be a true cloud based solution on the free platform. No mobile-native option for download. Memory Overflow attack will dumb entire db in plain text so that's not good. Review Source KA Karla A. Writing Lead E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Invaluable for Daily Use" November 21, 2021 5.0 Each team member has to keep track of 15+ complicated individual passwords, there's no "Password" or "abc123" here. (And even if there was, you could still use it!) This tool keeps those all organized for each team member. Pros In a time where we want our team members to create and use complicated, hacker resistant passwords for the multiplesites we have to access daily, KeePass is the only way to go. Cons When you need to add new passwords, you actually have to take the active step of saving your additions, (we use auto save Google so sometimes this step is easy to forget), but overall that's a very minor issue. Review Source Similar Products Featured