KeePassXC vs Passbolt

Comparing two open source alternatives to 1Password and LastPass and Dashlane and NordPass . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

KeePassXC

GPL-3.0

KeePassXC is a cross-platform, community-driven port of KeePass Password Safe. Store credentials locally in an encrypted database, with no cloud required.

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Passbolt

AGPL-3.0

Open-source, security-first password manager designed for teams. End-to-end encryption, granular access control, and self-hostable.

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Side-by-side comparison

	KeePassXC	Passbolt
License	GPL-3.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	28,333	6,064
Forks	1,873	394
Open Issues	891	28
Last Commit	Aug 10, 2026	Aug 6, 2026
First Released	Feb 28, 2016	Feb 23, 2016
Categories	Password Managers Security & Privacy Tools	Password Managers Security & Privacy Tools
Tags	#security #privacy #cross-platform #desktop-app #credentials	#password manager #credentials

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