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pass alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave pass: requires GPG key management and terminal comfort, and file names reveal which accounts you have. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces pass, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. gopass currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1gopass logogopassOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows4 of 466.5
2Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +52 of 358.3
3KeePassXC logoKeePassXCFreeYesWindows, macOS, Linux +11 of 357.8
4Infisical logoInfisicalOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Linux +24 of 455.3
  1. gopass logo

    1. gopassTop pick

    Best for: Developers and technical teams who want shared secrets in Git, managed from the terminal

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from pass

    Compatible with pass, adding team sharing and more features.

    Pros

    • Team sharing via multiple GPG recipients
    • Git-backed history and sync
    • Browser bridge and Git credential helper

    Cons

    • Command line first, with no full GUI
    • GPG key management is a hurdle for non-developers
    • Less suited to non-technical family or team members
    Visit gopass Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is gopass a good pass alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    GPG
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gopass.pw(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Linux, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gopass.pw(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser integration
    Firefox and Chrome via gopass-bridge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gopass.pw(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Bitwarden logo

    2. Bitwarden

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

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

    58.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from pass

    Hosted sync, polished apps and a CLI, still 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 ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Bitwarden a good pass alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited devices
    Not checked yetbitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. KeePassXC logo

    3. 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 pass

    Local encrypted vault with a desktop GUI and a CLI.

    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 pass 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 Oct 24, 2026keepassxc.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Infisical logo

    4. Infisical

    Best for: Engineering teams that need to manage application secrets across environments

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from pass

    Better fit for application secrets and environment variables.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Many integrations for syncing secrets to platforms
    • Free cloud plan for individuals and small projects

    Cons

    • Not a personal password manager for logins
    • Advanced features like rotation need paid tiers
    • Per-identity pricing adds up with many machines
    Visit Infisical Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Infisical a good pass alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0, 5 identities
    Checked Oct 25, 2026infisical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $20 per identity/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026infisical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on Pro and Advanced
    Checked Oct 25, 2026infisical.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes (Docker, Kubernetes, Linux package)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026infisical.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best pass alternative for…

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

gopass logo

Best pass alternative for most people

gopass

Compatible with pass, adding team sharing and more features.

Bitwarden logo

Best pass alternative for a free option

Bitwarden

Hosted sync, polished apps and a CLI, still open source.

KeePassXC logo

Best pass alternative for open source

KeePassXC

Local encrypted vault with a desktop GUI and a CLI.

Infisical logo

Best pass alternative for self-hosting

Infisical

Better fit for application secrets and environment variables.

1Password logo

Best pass alternative for Mac

1Password

Commercial manager with a strong developer CLI and SSH agent.

gopass logo

Best pass alternative for Windows

gopass

Compatible with pass, adding team sharing and more features.

gopass logo

Best pass alternative for Linux

gopass

Compatible with pass, adding team sharing and more features.

Bitwarden logo

Best pass alternative for iPhone and Android

Bitwarden

Hosted sync, polished apps and a CLI, still open source.

Bitwarden logo

Best pass alternative for working in the browser

Bitwarden

Hosted sync, polished apps and a CLI, still open source.

pass alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to pass?

gopass ranks first right now. Compatible with pass, adding team sharing and more features. Bitwarden and KeePassXC follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to pass?

Yes. gopass (open source), Bitwarden (open source), KeePassXC (free) and Infisical (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to pass?

Yes: gopass, Bitwarden, KeePassXC and Infisical. Bitwarden and Infisical can also be self-hosted.

Which pass alternatives work on Linux?

gopass, Bitwarden, KeePassXC, 1Password and Infisical run on Linux.

Why do people switch from pass?

The complaints we hear most: requires GPG key management and terminal comfort; file names reveal which accounts you have; mobile and browser support rely on third-party apps.

How is this list ranked?

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