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Keyguard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll password managers

Top picks

  • Bitwarden logo

    Best overall

    Bitwarden

    Premium plan: $1.65/month, billed annually

  • KeePassDX logo

    Best free option

    KeePassDX

    Open source

  • Proton Pass logo

    Best open source

    Proton Pass

    Starting price: $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually

Common reasons people leave Keyguard: no iOS app or browser extension, and some features need a paid premium licence. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Keyguard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bitwarden currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen source$1.65/month, billed annuallyYesWeb, Windows, macOS +54 of 581.7
21Password logo1PasswordPaid$3.99 a month (Individual, regular price)NoWindows, macOS, Linux +36 of 672.5
3KeePassDX logoKeePassDXOpen source—YesAndroid3 of 361.8
4Proton Pass logoProton PassFree plan + paid$2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annuallyYesWeb, Windows, macOS +47 of 759.4
5KeePassXC logoKeePassXCFree—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +11 of 357.8
  1. Bitwarden logo

    1. BitwardenTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    81.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyguard

    The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

    Pros

    • Free on unlimited devices
    • Open source and audited
    • Can be self-hosted

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than 1Password
    • Some features require Premium
    Visit Bitwarden Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1586
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitwarden a good Keyguard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited devices
    Not checked yetbitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $1.65/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Families plan
    $3.99/month, billed annually (up to 6 users)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. 1Password logo

    2. 1Password

    Best for: Families and businesses that want the most polished experience

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    72.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyguard

    A polished commercial manager with strong apps on all platforms and built-in sharing.

    Pros

    • Excellent apps on every platform
    • Watchtower breach alerts
    • Strong security model with Secret Key

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Not open source
    Visit 1Password Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is 1Password a good Keyguard alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 20261password.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Passkeys
    Supported
    Checked Nov 8, 20261password.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers
    Checked Nov 8, 20261password.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $3.99 a month (Individual, regular price)
    Checked Nov 8, 20261password.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Families plan
    $5.99 a month for 5 users (regular price)
    Checked Nov 8, 20261password.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual plan
    $3.99/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 20261password.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. KeePassDX logo

    3. KeePassDX

    Best for: Android users who keep their passwords in a KeePass database

    Open sourceAndroid

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyguard

    A free open-source KeePass app for Android with no premium tier.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no account
    • Integrates with Android autofill
    • Edits the same files used by desktop KeePass apps

    Cons

    • Android only
    • Sync between devices is up to you
    • Fewer convenience features than hosted managers
    Visit KeePassDX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is KeePassDX a good Keyguard alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platform
    Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File format
    KeePass
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Proton Pass logo

    4. Proton Pass

    Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyguard

    An open-source password manager with apps on every platform including iOS and browsers.

    Pros

    • Built-in hide-my-email aliases
    • Open source and audited
    • Free plan with unlimited devices

    Cons

    • Younger than established managers
    • Some features only in Proton bundles
    Visit Proton Pass Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Pass a good Keyguard alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Email aliases
    Built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Pass Family plan
    $4.99 a month, billed $59.88 every 12 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Proton Unlimited plan
    $9.99 a month, billed $119.88 every 12 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  5. KeePassXC logo

    5. KeePassXC

    Best for: Users who want a fully offline password manager with no account

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension

    57.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Keyguard

    A mature open-source desktop KeePass app with a browser extension, if you mainly use KDBX files.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Fully offline, no account
    • Hardware key support

    Cons

    • You manage syncing yourself
    • No official mobile apps
    Visit KeePassXC Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is KeePassXC a good Keyguard alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free
    Not checked yetkeepassxc.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Local encrypted file
    Checked Nov 8, 2026keepassxc.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Keyguard alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bitwarden logo

Best Keyguard alternative for most people

Bitwarden

The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

KeePassDX logo

Best Keyguard alternative for a free option

KeePassDX

A free open-source KeePass app for Android with no premium tier.

Proton Pass logo

Best Keyguard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Pass

An open-source password manager with apps on every platform including iOS and browsers.

KeePassXC logo

Best Keyguard alternative for open source

KeePassXC

A mature open-source desktop KeePass app with a browser extension, if you mainly use KDBX files.

Bitwarden logo

Best Keyguard alternative for self-hosting

Bitwarden

The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

1Password logo

Best Keyguard alternative for Mac

1Password

A polished commercial manager with strong apps on all platforms and built-in sharing.

Bitwarden logo

Best Keyguard alternative for Windows

Bitwarden

The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

Bitwarden logo

Best Keyguard alternative for Linux

Bitwarden

The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

Bitwarden logo

Best Keyguard alternative for iPhone and Android

Bitwarden

The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

Bitwarden logo

Best Keyguard alternative for working in the browser

Bitwarden

The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source.

Keyguard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Keyguard?

Bitwarden ranks first right now. The official Bitwarden apps add iOS and browser extensions and are fully open source. 1Password and KeePassDX follow it in our ranking.

Keyguard vs Bitwarden: what's the difference?

Keyguard is free with paid plans; Bitwarden is free and open source. Bitwarden is open source and Keyguard is not. Only Bitwarden runs on Web, iOS and Browser extension.

Is Keyguard free?

Keyguard is free with paid plans.

How much do Keyguard alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Keyguard alternatives: Bitwarden, $1.65/month, billed annually; 1Password, $3.99 a month (Individual, regular price); Proton Pass, $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Keyguard?

Yes. Bitwarden (open source), KeePassDX (open source), Proton Pass (free plan + paid) and KeePassXC (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Keyguard?

Yes: Bitwarden, KeePassDX, Proton Pass and KeePassXC. Bitwarden can also be self-hosted.

Which Keyguard alternatives work on Linux?

Bitwarden, 1Password, Proton Pass and KeePassXC run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Keyguard?

The complaints we hear most: no iOS app or browser extension; some features need a paid premium licence; source-available for personal use only, not open source.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Keyguard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.