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KeePassXC vs Vaultwarden
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| Fact | KeePassXC | Vaultwarden |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 69k |
| Latest | 2.7.12 | 1.37.4 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 256 days between releases | about 22 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21 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 replacementVaultwardenUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, self-hosted.
Both replace LastPass. Alternatives to LastPass →
PartialKeePassXCLocal KeePass database with browser integration and TOTP; syncing the file is up to you.
Full replacementVaultwardenUse it with the Bitwarden apps and browser extensions, 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
Vaultwarden
- 1.37.42026-10-05This release contains security fixes for the following advisories. We strongly advise updating as soon as possible.
- 1.37.32026-09-13Fix password change with newer web-vault
- 1.37.22026-08-22This update is required for support with clients with version 2026.8.0+, please update before reporting any issues with…
- 1.37.12026-07-29This patch release resolves the issues with invites.
- 1.37.02026-07-24This update is required for support with clients with version 2026.7.0+, please update before reporting any issues with…
KeePassXC
unsigned The latest release, 2.7.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Vaultwarden
✓ signed The latest release, 1.37.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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