KeePass vs Encryptr
A detailed comparison to help you choose between KeePass and Encryptr.
KeePass Classic offline password manager for Windows. | Encryptr Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager. | |
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| Rating | 4.4 (224 reviews) | 3.8 (315 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | free | free |
| Starting Price | Free | Free |
| Best For | Best for users managing multiple passwords securely | Best for users managing multiple passwords securely |
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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
Encryptr
Pros
- + Open-source code published under GPLv3
- + Zero-knowledge design intent documented by SpiderOak
- + Stores passwords, cards, and key/value entries
- + Cross-platform apps were offered (desktop and mobile)
- + Built on Crypton framework with published audits
Cons
- - Discontinued; no longer an active product
- - Last public release notes date to March 2020
- - Not a modern feature-rich password manager
- - No clear evidence of current Encryptr-specific audits
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