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KeePassXC vs Passbolt
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| Fact | KeePassXC | Passbolt |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | PHP |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 6.1k |
| Latest | 2.7.12 | v5.16.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-17 |
| Release cadence | about 256 days between releases | about 21 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace 1Password. Alternatives to 1Password →
PartialKeePassXCLocal KeePass database with browser integration, TOTP and passkeys; syncing the file is up to you.
Full replacementPassboltTeam password manager with end-to-end encryption and sharing, self-hosted.
Both replace LastPass. Alternatives to LastPass →
PartialKeePassXCLocal KeePass database with browser integration and TOTP; syncing the file is up to you.
Full replacementPassboltTeam password manager with end-to-end encryption and sharing, self-hosted.
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
KeePassXC
unsigned The latest release, 2.7.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Passbolt
✓ signed The latest release, v5.16.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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