Keypass For Mac
A free, open-source, KeePass-compatible password manager for macOS.
KeePassium works great with other KeePass apps, be it KeePass itself, KeePassXC, KeePassDroid, Keepass2Android or other KeePass-compatible app.KeePassium supports all the current database formats: kdb (KeePass 1.x), kdbx3 (KeePass 2.34 and before) and kdbx4 (KeePass 2.35+), and relies on time-proven implementations of AES, ChaCha20, Twofish, and Argon2 algorithms. KeePassXC is an unofficial port to the Mac platform of KeePass, the highly recommended open-source password manager for Windows. With KeePassXC, you can create and store your passwords on your Mac. Source code tarball v2.0.3. Binary bundle for MacOS X = 10.7 Binary bundle v2.0.3. Binary bundle for Windows = Vista (requires security update MS09-015 on Vista) ZIP bundle v2.0.3. Official Keepass 2 on Mac was janky last I tried a few years back. Mono apps just aren't a smooth, native experience. KeepassXC is the easiest I've found. 1 point 3 months ago. Strongbox and Macpass are two really good alternatives to KeepassXC on Mac. Strongbox also has an iOS app if your interested.
MacPass behaves just the way a macOS app should
Tabs
Open files in individual windows or use tabs to use a single window.
Autosave
Your files will get saved constantly. Lost something and cannot recover it from an entries history? Browse versions to find what you're looking for!
Undo/Redo
MacPass supports Undo/Redo for everything you do with your data. Something went wrong and you want to revert it, just undo your changes an you're good to go!
Drag & Drop
Move or copy entries and groups inside a database or between two files. Add file attachments by dropping them onto entries. You even can add entries by dragging URLs onto the database.
Quicklook
Enable previews to leverage the QuickLook system for previews of a variety of file types to take a look at your file attachments.
But there's more…
Autotype
Autotype enables MacPass to supply authentication credentials for any text based input. From webforms to authentication dialogs in any application. With Global Autotype you even can invoke Autotype from anywhere with a system wide shortcut. For more information please refer to the documentation.
Full KDB and KDBX Support
MacPass can read and write KDB Legacy files as well as the latest KDBX Format. You can even convert KDB to KDBX and the other way around.
Custom Icons
Change the way your entries and groups look by choosing from the many icons. If you like a bit of color, let MacPass generate icons based on websites for you!
Password Generator
Generate passwords using the built-in generator. Adjust the method to comply with any restriction you might encounter.
Expiration Dates
Set a date, when passwords expire. MacPass will mark them with a special icon so you'll spot them easily. You can even search for expired ones!
Synchronization
Changes made to your database outside of MacPass can be merged. No data is lost and all files are synchronized! You even can merge arbitrary files into one single database. MacPass is able to merge even KDB files, although the format is not designed for synchronisation.
History
If enabled, your changes to entries will get stored inside the database. Just restore an old state or take a look at what changed over time.
Auto update
MacPass incorporates Sparkle to support auto updates. You're always up to date!
Plugins
Since there's no one-size-fits-all, MacPass allows for Plugins to alter and extend its feauture set. Head over to the Plugin respository and start customizing.
Open-source
MacPass is free, open source software licensed under the GPLv3. It's build using other open source software like TransformerKit, KeePassKit, KissXML, Sparkle and a lot more. The source code is available on GitHub.
Finding a good KeePass app for your iPhone or iPad can be challenging. Some apps are no longer maintained, others lack necessary features. This article will give you an overview of the current options.
KeePassium
KeePassium features a clean well-polished interface and makes KeePass easy to use. It is a lightweight app that respects your privacy: offline-first, no ads, no analytics.
- Main features
- AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdb/kdbx3/kdbx4, attachments, TOTP, YubiKey, iOS 13 support
- Missing pieces
- TOTP is read-only
- Synchronization
- Automatic sync via system integration (Files app), using the original cloud apps. This way, KeePassium itself stays offline).
- Transparency
- Open source (GPL-3.0)
- Maintenance / updates
- actively maintained
- User support
- very responsive
- Ethics
- published a critical review of competing apps (you are reading it now)
- Price
- free (no ads, no trial period) + premium upgrade for convenience features
MiniKeePass
Note 1: as of 14 November 2019, MiniKeePass has been removed from the App Store.
Note 2: on 5 April 2020, MiniKeePass returned to the App Store with an announcement that the app will be retired by the end of the year.
Started in 2011, MiniKeePass is one of the oldest KeePass app for iOS. Unfortunately, it has been abandoned by its developers.
- Main features
- AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4, YubiKey, iOS 13 dark mode.
- Missing pieces
- No synchronization, no attachments, no kdbx4 support
- Synchronization
- none
- Transparency
- open source (GPL-3.0)
- Maintenance / updates
- none
- User support
- none
- Ethics
- all good :)
- Price
- free
KeePass Touch
KeePass Touch is a fork of MiniKeePass, but with more features and still maintained.
- Main features
- AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdb/kdbx3/kdbx4, iOS 13 dark mode.
- Missing pieces
- no file attachments
- Synchronization
- in-app support of Dropbox, FTP and local Wi-Fi sync
- Transparency
- As a fork of MiniKeePass, KeePass Touch must make its source code public, but was reluctant to do so
- Maintenance / updates
- largely inactive for years, but had several major updates in 2019.
- User support
- none
- Ethics
- questionable
- Price
- free (with ads) + one-time purchase to hide ads
- Misc
- Technically, KeePass Touch is not allowed on the App Store due to the AppStore-vs-GPL conflict. One complaint from a MiniKeePass contributor, and Apple will remove KeePass Touch from the App Store.
Strongbox
Strongbox Password Safe supports KeePass format since 2018.
- Main features
- AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4/pwsafe formats, TOTP, iOS 13 dark mode, very customizable.
- Synchronization
- in-app integration with several clouds, and iOS Files app.
- Transparency
- open source (AGPL-3.0)
- Maintenance / updates
- actively maintained
- User support
- very responsive
- Ethics
- all good, but finds inspiration in KeePassium :)
- Price
- free (some features disabled after a trial period) + paid premium
PassDrop 2
- Main features
- opens KeePass 1.x
kdbdatabases - Missing pieces
- everything else, even no support for key files
- Synchronization
- none
- Transparency
- open source (AGPL-3.0)
- Maintenance / updates
- abandoned
- User support
- none
- Price
- free
KyPass 4
Keepass For Mac Os
KyPass is one of the oldest KeePass apps on the App Store. It has a rather unconventional design, but is packed with features.
- Main features
- AutoFill, TouchID/FaceID, kdbx4/pwsafe formats, TOTP, InputStick,
- Missing pieces
- no iOS 13 dark mode
- Synchronization
- in-app integration with several clouds, and iOS Files app.
- Transparency
- proprietary, closed source
- Maintenance / updates
- actively maintained
- User support
- hit-and-miss, response time varies
- Ethics
- “borrowed” other developer’s code, removed inconvenient questions, and systematically abandons its paying customers
- Price
- one-time purchase (of the current version only)
AuthPass
Cross-platform app that supports KeePass format. Available on iOS, Mac and Android.
Review coming soon.
- Transparency
- Open source (GPL-3.0)
- Maintenance / updates
- under development
MiKee
Keepass For Apple
Keypass For Mac
New app in beta stage.
Review coming soon.
- Transparency
- Open source (GPL-3.0)
- Maintenance / updates
- under development
There is a direct link to each app, feel free to try them. If you need best quality, reliability and support — get KeePassium.
Last Updated: 2020-04-07