What is the difference between KeePass and Enpass?

KeePass is best for Privacy-focused users wanting full control, while Enpass is best for Users wanting offline-first password management. KeePass starts at Free and Enpass starts at $23.99/yr.

Is KeePass or Enpass cheaper?

KeePass starts at Free and is free. Enpass starts at $23.99/yr with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Enpass?

Both KeePass and Enpass offer free tiers.

KeePass vs Enpass

KeePass is free, open-source, lightweight password manager that stores everything locally, while Enpass is password manager that stores data locally or in your own cloud — no centralized server. The biggest difference up front: KeePass is free, while Enpass starts at $23.99/yr. KeePass is built for privacy-focused users wanting full control, whereas Enpass targets users wanting offline-first password management.

At a glance

	KeePass	Enpass
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting full control	Users wanting offline-first password management
Starting price	Free	$23.99/yr
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	✓	—
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	✓	—
Audit	—	✓
Biometrics	—	✓
Local Storage	✓	✓
Open Source	✓	—
Plugins	✓	—
Portable	✓	—
Your Cloud Sync	—	✓

KeePass

Strengths

Open source and transparent
Includes Local Storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
The core product is free with no paywalled essentials

Weaknesses

May lack some advanced features
Self-hosting is free but requires server maintenance and DevOps knowledge
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design

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Enpass

Strengths

Includes Local Storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Includes Your Cloud Sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Free for 25 items — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Established product with 12+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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The bottom line

Pricing: KeePass is completely free, which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Enpass starts at $23.99/yr, but Free for 25 items. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: KeePass offers Open Source, Plugins and Portable that Enpass lacks. Enpass brings Audit, Biometrics and Your Cloud Sync that KeePass does not have. Both share Local Storage.

Team fit: Both tools target individuals teams, so the decision hinges on features and workflow fit rather than scale.

Open source: KeePass is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. Enpass is proprietary — you are trusting the vendor with your data and uptime.

Where each tool shines: KeePass's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. includes local storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows. Enpass's biggest strengths are: includes local storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows. includes your cloud sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows.

Watch out for: With KeePass, users commonly note that may lack some advanced features. With Enpass, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose KeePass if...

You need a tool built for privacy-focused users wanting full control
Budget is a hard constraint — KeePass is free, Enpass is not
You need self-hosting, data sovereignty, or the ability to audit source code
You specifically need Open Source and Plugins
You care about includes local storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows

Choose Enpass if...

You need a tool built for users wanting offline-first password management
You specifically need Audit and Biometrics
You care about includes your cloud sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
The free tier works for you: free for 25 items