What is the difference between KeePass and Keeper?

KeePass is best for Privacy-focused users wanting full control, while Keeper is best for Businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance. KeePass starts at Free and Keeper starts at $2.92/mo.

Is KeePass or Keeper cheaper?

KeePass starts at Free and is free. Keeper starts at $2.92/mo.

Is there a free alternative to Keeper?

Yes, KeePass offers a free tier.

KeePass vs Keeper

KeePass is free, open-source, lightweight password manager that stores everything locally, while Keeper is enterprise password manager with zero-knowledge encryption, compliance reporting, and SSO. The biggest difference up front: KeePass is free, while Keeper starts at $2.92/mo. KeePass is built for privacy-focused users wanting full control, whereas Keeper targets businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance.

At a glance

	KeePass	Keeper
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting full control	Businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance
Starting price	Free	$2.92/mo
Free tier	✓	—
Open source	✓	—
Free tier available	✓	—
Open source	✓	—
Compliance	—	✓
Local Storage	✓	—
Open Source	✓	—
Plugins	✓	—
Portable	✓	—
SSO	—	✓
Secure File Storage	—	✓
Zero-Knowledge	—	✓

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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Keeper

Strengths

Zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data
Includes Compliance as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Affordable at $2.92/mo — one of the lower-priced options in the password manager category
Established product with 15+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

No free plan — you need to pay $2.92/mo from day one to use it
Enterprise-focused design means the interface can feel heavy for smaller teams
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
Overkill for freelancers or small teams who need something lightweight

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The bottom line

Pricing: KeePass is completely free, which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Keeper starts at $2.92/mo. 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 Local Storage, Open Source and Plugins that Keeper lacks. Keeper brings Compliance, SSO and Secure File Storage that KeePass does not have.

Team fit: KeePass is geared toward individual users and small setups, while Keeper is aimed at enterprise teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: KeePass is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. Keeper 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. Keeper's biggest strengths are: zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data. includes compliance 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 Keeper, the main complaint is that no free plan — you need to pay $2.92/mo from day one to use it.

Choose KeePass if...

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

Choose Keeper if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance
You specifically need Compliance and SSO
You care about includes compliance as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Your team size fits the enterprise profile Keeper is designed for