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1Password vs KeePassXC
Context: Password Managers · methodology v1.0.0 · 42 rows
1Password
#1 · 89/100 · Ranked
KeePassXC
Not in current ranking
| Attribute | 1PasswordAgileBits | KeePassXCKeePassXC Team |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://support.1password.com/ | — |
| Tags | password-manager, passkeys, autofill, team-vaults, cli | open-source, offline, keepass, desktop, free |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Browser support | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge | — |
| Delivery model | SaaS, desktop, mobile | desktop |
| Desktop apps | macOS, Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | — |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | false | true |
| Free trial | true | — |
| License model | proprietary | open-source |
| Open source | false | — |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Source repository | — | https://github.com/keepassxreboot/keepassxc |
| SPDX license IDs | — | GPL-2.0, GPL-3.0 |
| Starting price | 2.99 | — |
| Trial length | 14 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Password and passkey management, Autofill for logins and payment details, Watchtower security alerts, Shared vaults and item sharing, Cross-device sync across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android | KDBX database management (KeePass-compatible), Offline encrypted database storage, TOTP storage and generation, YubiKey and OnlyKey challenge-response support, Browser integration with passkey support, keepassxc-cli command line interface |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | — |
| CLI | true | true |
| Enterprise SSO | OIDC | — |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Security certifications | SOC 2 Type II | — |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | — | GitHub issue tracker, Matrix community channel, IRC |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Consumer-oriented password manager for individuals and families, with team plans and developer tools for businesses. | Users who want a free, open-source desktop password manager with local database storage and no cloud dependency. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market | individual |
| Primary use cases | Individual and family password management, Team and business credential sharing, Developer secrets management | Local encrypted password database management, Offline personal password management |
| Skill level | beginner | intermediate |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | — | 2016 |
| Headquarters country | Canada | — |
| Vendor type | commercial | community |
| Ranking factors (current methodology) | ||
| Password Managers — core capability coverage score/100 | 94.0 | — |
| Password Managers — outcome quality score/100 | 92.0 | — |
| Password Managers — advanced workflow depth score/100 | 90.0 | — |
| Password Managers — domain interoperability score/100 | 92.0 | — |
| Password Managers — scale / capacity score/100 | 90.0 | — |
| Usability & adoption/100 | 92.0 | — |
| Reliability & performance/100 | 90.0 | — |
| Security, privacy & compliance/100 | 94.0 | — |
| Interoperability & ecosystem/100 | 92.0 | — |
| Value & total cost/100 | 68.0 | — |
| Support & documentation/100 | 92.0 | — |
| Evidence confidence/100 | 88.0 | — |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Password Managers category for definitions.