Quick comparison
| # | App | Pricing | Verified price | Open source | Platforms | Verified facts | Score |
|---|
| 1 | Bitwarden | Open source | $1.65/month, billed annually | Yes | Web, Windows, macOS +5 | 4 of 5 | 81.7 |
| 2 | KeePassDX | Open source | — | Yes | Android | 3 of 3 | 61.8 |
| 3 | Proton Pass | Free plan + paid | $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually | Yes | Web, Windows, macOS +4 | 7 of 7 | 59.4 |
| 4 | KeePassXC | Free | — | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux +1 | 1 of 3 | 57.8 |
1
Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.1586
Votes ×0.150
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2
Best for: Android users who keep their passwords in a KeePass database
Open sourceAndroid
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
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3
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
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4
Best for: Users who want a fully offline password manager with no account
FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
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
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