KeePass vs 1Password
A detailed comparison to help you choose between KeePass and 1Password.
KeePass Classic offline password manager for Windows. | 1Password Enterprise-grade password manager | |
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| Rating | 4.4 (224 reviews) | 4.7 (32000 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | free | paid |
| Starting Price | Free | From $2.99/mo |
| Best For | Best for users managing multiple passwords securely | Best overall password manager |
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KeePass
Pros
- + Free and GPL-licensed software
- + Offline-first: vault is a local encrypted file
- + Supports AES-256 and ChaCha20 encryption
- + KDBX 4 supports Argon2id key derivation
- + Built-in database sync/merge in KeePass 2.x
- + Advanced Auto-Type plus obfuscation option
Cons
- - No first-party cloud sync; you must manage syncing
- - Some protocols require plugins like IOProtocolExt
- - Endpoint malware can still capture credentials
- - Audit information often applies to KeePassXC, not KeePass
1Password
Pros
- + Secret Key adds strong account-level protection
- + End-to-end encrypted vault sync by design
- + Travel Mode removes non-safe vaults from devices
- + Watchtower flags breached and weak passwords
- + SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO certifications listed
Cons
- - Subscription-only; no free plan positioned
- - Not documented as fully open-source clients
- - Passkeys experience depends on site and platform
- - Travel Mode can’t prevent coerced unlocking
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