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Bitwarden vs KeePassXC

Both are open-source password managers. Bitwarden keeps your vault in the cloud, or on your own server, with browser and mobile apps. KeePassXC keeps it in an encrypted file on your computer, and syncing that file is up to you.

Bitwarden

Open-source password manager you can self-host

Choose Bitwarden if you want your passwords on every device without thinking about it.

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KeePassXC

Offline, open-source password manager — no cloud required

Choose KeePassXC if you want nothing in the cloud and are happy to manage the file yourself.

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	Bitwarden	KeePassXC
Price	Free + Premium from $10/yr	Free / open source
Free option	Yes	Yes, open source
Toolora score	93/100	94/100
Known for	Encrypted password vault · Browser and mobile apps · Optional self-host · Sharing and 2FA on paid plans	Local encrypted database · Auto-type and browser fill · Windows, macOS, Linux · TOTP and passkeys

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