KeePass
Password Manager · Free · since 2003 · open source
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KeePass is a free, open-source, lightweight password manager that stores everything locally. It handles local storage, plugins, portable, and open source, and it's best suited for privacy-focused users wanting full control. It has been around since 2003, giving it a 23-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The core product is entirely free. Since it's open-source, you can self-host for free with no user limits. It's aimed at individual users, so it's fast to set up but may lack team-management features if you scale.
pros
- Open source and transparent
- Includes Local Storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
- Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
- The core product is free with no paywalled essentials
cons
- May lack some advanced features
- Self-hosting is free but requires server maintenance and DevOps knowledge
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
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