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Bitwarden server vs KeePassXC
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| Fact | Bitwarden server | KeePassXC |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C++ |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 20k | 29k |
| Latest | v2026.9.2 | 2.7.12 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | about 256 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 71 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace 1Password. Alternatives to 1Password →
Full replacementBitwarden serverUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
PartialKeePassXCLocal KeePass database with browser integration, TOTP and passkeys; syncing the file is up to you.
Both replace LastPass. Alternatives to LastPass →
Full replacementBitwarden serverUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
PartialKeePassXCLocal KeePass database with browser integration and TOTP; syncing the file is up to you.
Bitwarden server
KeePassXC
- 2.8.0-beta12026-09-23Release 2.8.0-beta1pre-release
- 2.7.122026-03-10Release 2.7.12
- 2.7.112025-11-23Release 2.7.11
- 2.7.102025-03-02Release 2.7.10
- 2.7.92024-06-19Release 2.7.9
Bitwarden server
✓ signed The latest release, v2026.9.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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KeePassXC
unsigned The latest release, 2.7.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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