As of July 2026
CredentialBase vs KeePass
Free, open-source, local-only password database with no built-in cloud sync.
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Where CredentialBase has the edge
- Cross-device sync is built in — KeePass stores a local .kdbx file with no official sync mechanism; getting it onto a second device means manually managing the file through Dropbox, OneDrive, a USB key, or a third-party plugin.
- No official browser extension or mobile app — KeePass relies on unofficial browser plugins and third-party mobile clients (e.g., KeePassXC, KeePassDX) built by separate projects, not the KeePass team.
- Secure share links, a hosted vault, and account recovery flows exist out of the box. KeePass has none of these by design — it is a local file format, not a service.
Where KeePass has the edge
- Fully open source with a long audit history and no ongoing subscription — the database format and reference implementation are free forever.
- No cloud dependency at all: your data can live entirely offline, under your own control, which is the strongest possible answer to "can the provider read my vault."
- Free, with no paid tier, no upsell, and no company that could be acquired or breached.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CredentialBase | KeePass |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption & architecture | ||
| Encryption | AES-256-GCM | AES-256, ChaCha20, or Twofish (configurable) |
| Open source | ||
| Data storage | Encrypted server sync | Local file only, by default |
| Feature | CredentialBase | KeePass |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Cost | Free (50 items) or $1.99/mo Pro | Free, always |
| Feature | CredentialBase | KeePass |
|---|---|---|
| Sync & sharing | ||
| Built-in cross-device sync | ||
| Secure share links | PIN + view limit + expiry | |
| Password reset if you forget your master password | ||
| Feature | CredentialBase | KeePass |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | ||
| Web app | ||
| Official browser extension | Chrome | |
| Official mobile app | Android in development | |
| Desktop app | Windows (official); Mac/Linux via community ports | |
Frequently asked
Not by itself. KeePass stores your vault as a local .kdbx file with no built-in cloud service. To use it on multiple devices, you put that file in a cloud folder (Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud) yourself, or use a third-party sync plugin.
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