KeePass and KeePassX are quite similar though. Many people are wary about storing sensitive information over the cloud, even if it’s encrypted. What KeePass has going for it is that it’s completely off the cloud. You won’t get web form filling, password sharing, password strength reports, or easy synchronization. KeePass doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that LastPass has. KeePass works a lot differently than LastPass. Unlike most other password managers, there is no paid version or way to upgrade the service. You can get it from the Chrome Web Store. This will give you KeePass integration for Chrome. You can find it in the Google Play Store.įor Chrome, look for the CKP. Look for Keepass2Android, a version that has been ported from Java to Mono. You can create entries, make notes, change the background color, add tags, and more to customize the appearance and organization of the vault. You can import from over forty password managers, including LastPass, Dashlane, and RoboForm. Conversely, if you have been using a different password manager, you might be able to import from a competitor. Instead, you have to input your passwords manually. It won’t automatically capture passwords either while you’re browsing. Also, you can’t simply import passwords from your browser. KeePass doesn’t readily integrate with your browser. The only toolbars you can use initially are the ones needed to create a new database. It starts out basically as a blank screen – a lot is grayed out. You’ll see it looks different than most other password managers as well. You don’t have to create an online account like you would for most others. When the install finishes, launch the program. The KeePass installer is very outdated but it’s still a straightforward install. Go to the KeePass website and download KeePass. The heavily encrypted vault is useless if someone gains access to your master password. Overall, KeePass is safe as long as you have a strong master password. You can store your data on a hard drive, USB key, or even on a third-party cloud service if you want. The service is not cloud-based, which helps keep the service secure because you have control over where you store your data. The next section of this KeePass review will look at how safe this password manager is. This app requires Windows Vista/Windows 7 or higher, macOS Sierra or higher, or Linux. KeePass works with Windows, Mac, and Linux. One of the biggest disadvantages is that there are a lot of features that require special plugins, which makes using the service a little challenging. There’s also no mobile support.Īnother thing we like about KeePass is that you can import saved passwords from a bunch of different sources. You can sync across multiple devices, but it isn’t the easiest process. On the downside, there’s no automatic password capture function. It also has standard password management features like two-factor authentication. The best part of KeePass is that it’s free. We’ll begin this KeePass review by exploring the advantages of using the service. Then, we’ll go over how to use KeePass and compare it to a couple of other password managers. We’ll also share the technical specifications, the price, and the security features. We’ll look at the pros and cons associated with this password manager. Using a password manager makes it much easier to handle your passwords. In most cases, passwords are either too simple and, thus, not safe, or they’re too complicated to remember.
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