KeePassXC

by KeePassXC team · Security & privacy

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Offline password manager that stores your vault as a local file.

Official download from keepassxc.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens keepassxc.org, KeePassXC team's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is KeePassXC?

KeePassXC keeps passwords in an encrypted KDBX file you control, with no cloud account. You can sync the file yourself and use the browser extension for autofill.

Key features

  • Offline encrypted database
  • Browser integration
  • TOTP codes
  • SSH agent and passkeys

Best for

  • People who don't want cloud vaults
  • Air-gapped or work machines
  • Technical users

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install KeePassXC

  1. 1Open the official KeePassXC download page on keepassxc.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id KeePassXCTeam.KeePassXC -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask keepassxc

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXC

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download KeePassXC safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on keepassxc.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

KeePassXC questions

Where can I download KeePassXC safely?

Download KeePassXC only from KeePassXC team's official site at keepassxc.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is KeePassXC free?

Yes. KeePassXC is open-source software and free to use.

Does KeePassXC work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

KeePassXC is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check KeePassXC team's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install KeePassXC from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id KeePassXCTeam.KeePassXC -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask keepassxc); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.keepassxc.KeePassXC). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to KeePassXC?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full security & privacy list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.