Free SafeInCloud alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 6 SafeInCloud alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Bitwarden, Strongbox and Enpass rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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	74.7
2	Strongbox	Free plan + paid	$2.99 a month	Yes	iOS, macOS	9 of 9	59.4
3	Enpass	Free plan + paid	—	No	Windows, macOS, Linux +3	0 of 0	58.3
4	KeePassXC	Free	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +1	1 of 3	57.8
5	Proton Pass	Free plan + paid	$2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +4	7 of 7	55.9

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
74.7
score / 100
Why switch from SafeInCloud
Open-source manager with free hosted sync and Linux and web apps.
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) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.1586
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Bitwarden a good SafeInCloud 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. Strongbox
Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want a native app for KeePass files they control
Free plan + paidOpen sourceiOS, macOS
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from SafeInCloud
Apple-only, but with cloud-drive sync and a lifetime licence option.
Pros
Native AutoFill and Face ID integration on iOS and macOS
Works with open KeePass and Password Safe files
Lifetime licence option instead of a subscription
Cons
Apple platforms only
Sync depends on the storage provider you configure
Free version lacks some convenience features
Visit Strongbox 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 Strongbox a good SafeInCloud alternative?
Verified facts
9 of 9 verified
Yearly price
$24.99/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lifetime licence
$124.99 one-time
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Yes, non-commercial use
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
License
AGPL-3.0
Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
iPhone, iPad and Mac
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$2.99 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Yearly plan
$24.99 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Lifetime price
$124.99 one-time
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
3 months (yearly plan)
Checked Nov 8, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Enpass
Best for: People who want a commercial manager without storing their vault on the vendor's servers
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
58.3
score / 100
Why switch from SafeInCloud
Very similar model: syncs through your own cloud, with a lifetime licence and more platforms.
Pros
Vault syncs through your own cloud drive or Wi-Fi, not Enpass servers
Native apps on all major desktop and mobile platforms
Business plans keep data in your own Microsoft or Google storage
Cons
Sync setup is more involved than a hosted service
No web app for access from any browser
Plan structure has changed several times
Visit Enpass Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1530
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Enpass a good SafeInCloud alternative?
Verified facts
0 of 0 verified
No sourced facts yet.
4. 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 SafeInCloud
Free and open source; sync the vault file through any cloud drive yourself.
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 SafeInCloud 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)
5. Proton Pass
Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from SafeInCloud
End-to-end encrypted hosted sync with a free plan and Linux support.
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 ×0.357
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 SafeInCloud 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)

Quick comparison

1. BitwardenTop pick

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2. Strongbox

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3. Enpass

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4. KeePassXC

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5. Proton Pass

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