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KeePassXC — open source alternative

Offline password database — KeePass-compatible.

Strengths

  • No server — just a single encrypted file you sync yourself.
  • Fast and minimal resource usage.
  • Strong browser integration.

Weaknesses

  • No native mobile app (KeePassDX/Strongbox fill the gap).
  • Sharing between users is manual.
  • Sync is user's responsibility.
License: GPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 1/5 Self-host onlyDesktop: Windows, macOS, Linux

Official site · Source on GitHub

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