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What is KeePass?

KeePass is an open source password manager which secures passwords in a database locked with a master password or key file.

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KeePass is a highly valued and widely used password management software that securely stores and manages service accounts and passwords …
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Excellent password manager

10 out of 10
January 31, 2020
It is currently used as the standard individual password management offering across the entire organization. It has reduced user …
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What is KeePass?

KeePass is an open source password manager which secures passwords in a database locked with a master password or key file.

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KeePass is an open source password manager which secures passwords in a database locked with a master password or key file.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.7.

The most common users of KeePass are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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KeePass is a highly valued and widely used password management software that securely stores and manages service accounts and passwords for hundreds of machines and thousands of users/accounts. With an easy-to-use interface, KeePass allows different departments within organizations to operate for various customers with different users while maintaining a high level of security. Users appreciate the convenience and security provided by KeePass being a local application with its own app on Windows and Android.

Additionally, KeePass is relied upon by IT departments to store sensitive passwords and enable difficult password creation for all administrators. The software is used across organizations as a secure alternative password manager, with a master database on a server and individual databases for personal passwords. KeePass helps IT departments keep track of numerous random passwords set up for service accounts and other purposes, ensuring password security in one central location. It also aids in sharing login credentials within technical departments, reducing user frustration and securely storing sensitive information.

Furthermore, KeePass is recommended by long-time users who find it invaluable for password management due to its ability to manage and maintain a variety of online accounts with randomly generated passwords. Some users even utilize KeePass for repetitive form filling, citing its ease of use and integration with browsers. The software also provides a unified and synchronized solution for storing passwords and notes, both for individual use and in teams. Overall, KeePass has become the standard password management offering across organizations, offering convenience, security, and peace of mind.

Password Management Feature: Many users have praised the password management feature, with several stating that it makes it incredibly easy to store and view their accounts when they can't remember login information. They appreciate the ability to generate unique and complex passwords for enhanced security.

Ease of Use: Reviewers have consistently mentioned the simplicity and ease of use of the password management system. They feel that it is suitable for any end user and can be easily scaled to meet their needs. Users also commend its well-designed user interface, making it visually appealing and user-friendly.

Security Measures: Multiple users have expressed satisfaction with the overall security measures provided by the password management system. They appreciate features such as encrypted database storage, secure notes, access control, and timely alerts about expiring passwords. This comprehensive approach ensures the protection of sensitive information and enhances overall security.

  1. Clunky viewing of passwords: Some users have found the viewing of passwords to be clunky and have suggested that there might be a better way to do it. They have to edit the entry and unmask the password in order to view it, which can be inconvenient and disrupt their workflow.

  2. Import function needs improvement: Many users have mentioned that they would like to see improvements in the import function. They feel that the current process of importing passwords from a browser lacks granularity and could be more user-friendly, providing them with more control over what data is imported.

  3. Lack of dark mode: A significant number of users have expressed their desire for a dark mode feature in the software. The absence of this option makes it difficult for them to use the software comfortably, especially during nighttime or in low-light environments where a dark theme would be less straining on their eyes.

Users recommend adopting the free version of KeePass for securely storing passwords. They suggest creating a personalized user guide and gaining support from key managers to promote widespread usage of KeePass. Users find KeePass to be a safe and user-friendly password manager. They also highlight its convenient feature of storing servers and URLs. KeePass is favored over other alternatives due to its free availability and strong support. It is particularly suitable for tech-savvy individuals seeking control and customization in their password management. Furthermore, users recommend implementing KeePass as a cost-effective solution for enforcing password policies in companies. They suggest replacing insecure practices like post-it notes, spreadsheets, and written passwords with KeePass for enhanced security and centralized password tracking.

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
KeePass has been an amazing tool since the very first time I open it, we need to manage different accounts for different institutions, and KeePass help us to store and safely retrieve back the different credentials. It has been the easiest tool to backup a database with passwords. I love the fact we can have a master password that secures your KeePass database.
  • Using Ctrl+U let's you run commands instead of an URL
  • Personalize your entries with icons.
  • Group your password by client or whatever you need.
  • I'd love to sort my passwords by creation date.
This is the best tool I've used so far that is out there and it's completely free to use, so it has great value. You'd love this tool if you a number of credentials, on the other hand, if you have just a few and don't care about changing your password or only use 1 master password this tool is not for you.
  • Saving databases with our password entries.
  • Organize the passwords in groups.
  • It's a tool that saves time when finding the correct password.
Sam Livermore, MCP, iTIL | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We utilize KeePass as a credential manager for all of our users. We include this in our approved application bundle for all of our images and have provided a how to guide to all new users to get them familiar with managing their login credentials. The easy to use interface, and ability to save the database file to our network so it can be backed up makes this an easy win for our IT team.
  • Ease of use.
  • Simple format.
  • Ability to scale to any end user's needs.
  • Updates too frequently causing versioning in install base.
  • No new features in last 2 years.
  • Would like to centrally manage all user files.
Great entry point for users new to managing their passwords. Like the ease of use, ability to group into categories and provide updates. We implement this to all new users in our organization so they have a tool to manage the access to out internal and external systems. Once this deployed in our corporate image, we saw a reduction in password tickets to our helpdesk. Providing our end users with a tool to manage their credentials was a win-win for IT.
  • Reduced password resets, resulting in higher productivity and lower resources to mange the administrative overhead, therefore allowing focus to degraded or work stoppage tickets.
Better UI, and we felt that was imperative for our user base to get a high adoption rate of a new application. The features were very similar, but KeePass seems like a better fit for the organization and grouping of credentials, and the search feature.
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Datto
I have not had to use the support, but gave a high rating as all my experiences have been favorable. I can only imaging that the support measures up to the product.
Search feature so you don't have to spend time looking for what you need. The ability to right click and save username and password, URL open options so your not locked to a particular browser were all key features we considered in the usability and adoption rate of this application. Highly recommend to any organization for credential management.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It is currently used as the standard individual password management offering across the entire organization. It has reduced user frustration with access, allowing users to securely and robustly store important sensitive/confidential passwords and information without reliance on an external source/service. It also has made it easy for teams to securely store information scoped to their team. Some users use it for repetitive form filling for various web-based requests they find themselves commonly using. This program is straightforward to use, extensible, and very flexible, requiring little to no learning curve for standard use. It can integrate with browsers fairly simply and make the management/addition of new logins quite simple. I recommend this product to friends and colleagues alike.
  • Password management.
  • Automation of repetitive web forms/requests.
  • Native browser integration. Integration is currently done with extensions/add-ons, however.
  • No app-specific UI customization, such as dark mode.
It is well suited to password and secret management, both on an individual and team level. It manages passwords in encrypted files. These files can be stored locally, or on a shared location safely, allowing for robust availability of the information, while still having the contained data secure. Security of the data can be managed through either a master password, a cert/key, or by tying to a specific Windows user and computer, or a combination of any/all of those three options.
  • Decreased vulnerability, as users can now easily store sensitive/secret information simply, and are far less likely to do so in plaintext files that could be accessed by individuals not intended to do so.
  • Reduced account/password resets, by increasing the availability of data available to the user.
I have used LastPass, 1Password, Chrome Password Management, and several others. Most either are not secure enough for the need, require an internet connection/external service, are not portable, or not open-sourced/require subscription/purchase. Keepass is simple to manage, deploy, and is great at reducing costs and increasing the security of commonly vulnerable information in the hands of a general user.
I have almost never had to contact support. This product has a wide community, a very expansive documentation/forum site where generally any question/issue already has an answer/fix or explanation/workaround, or plans for improvement in a future version. On the occasions that I have reached out, answers were fairly quick, useful, and respectful.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My team (specifically) leans on KeePass for secure password management. While our greater organization utilizes some form of encrypted protocol (all G Suite-based), my department frequently handles data that we only trust to be stored locally. When it came to our need for open-source, encrypted local storage of access codes, KeePass hit the nail on the head.
  • First and foremost, KeePass is open source! When it comes to a password management solution, we felt (and continue to feel) at ease knowing that we weren't handing the keys over to a single external facilitator.
  • It's free...forever!
  • You can import password databases from other providers (LastPass, etc.) fairly simply.
  • Lack of a direct mobile solution. There are unofficial ports (my favorite: KeePass2Android), but nothing directly under the KeePass banner.
  • You cannot automatically import username/password combinations from a web browser (though you can import from the majority of other password managers).
  • I personally do not see it as a detractor, but the most frequent feedback I hear is how barren/old the UI is. I view the UI as simplistic and pragmatic, which is exactly what I want in a password manager.
I find KeePass to be best suited to individuals (for both personal and work-related use) or small- to medium-sized businesses/teams. Those that need to locally store sensitive account key/access information, and would like to do so without handing you most precious data to a third-party vendor -- KeePass should be your next (and last) stop.

Alternatively, I would would be surprised to find a large, corporate implementation of KeePass.
  • We've got a local storage solution for our most valuable access keys -- a volume that can only be accessed by our team (or individual members of that team), without having to succumb to the (likely) less secure company-wide solution.
KeePass is open source, it's free, and it offers local storage of your database(s) with a variety of encryption protocols.
I've given KeePass support a neutral rating for the following reasons:
  1. If you're looking for a call-center, email-thread, ticket-numbered support system, you're not going to get it here.
  2. Their KeePass Help Center is accessible via the KeePass website; is always available, and answers everything from FAQs to edge cases.
Depending on your business need, KeePass is either going to be exactly what you want or the polar opposite, in terms of support.
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