About KeePassium
KeePassium is a password manager that reads and writes KeePass databases on iOS and macOS. The project calls itself a commercial open source app: the commercial side funds maintenance and premium support, while the open source side lets anyone audit the code and build the app themselves. It is aimed at people who want the KeePass ecosystem with a native Apple interface.
It synchronizes databases automatically through the system's own storage integration, so it does not ask for your cloud credentials, and works with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Nextcloud, SFTP and others. Password AutoFill is supported on iOS. Protection includes Face ID or Touch ID, passcodes, and customizable timeouts for the app, database and clipboard. It handles the kdbx4, kdbx3 and kdb formats with ChaCha20, Argon2, AES, Salsa20 and Twofish, and supports TOTP codes including Steam TOTP, YubiKey challenge-response, attachments, custom fields and custom icons.
Several databases can be used and switched between, and there are no ads. The code is written in Swift, and the repository metadata lists the license as Other, so read the license file for exact terms. The README has a section on whether the app is free; check the vendor for current pricing.
Key features
- Reads and writes KeePass database formats
- Automatic sync with iCloud, Dropbox and SFTP
- Password AutoFill on iOS
- Face ID, Touch ID and passcode protection
- TOTP codes including Steam TOTP
- YubiKey challenge-response support
- Multiple databases with quick switching
Good fit for
- →Using an existing KeePass vault on iPhone or Mac
- →Syncing a password database through your own cloud storage
- Built with
- Swift
- Tags
- password-manager
- keepass
- ios
- macos
- swift
- security
- totp
- yubikey
KeePassium: questions and answers
- What is KeePassium used for?
- KeePassium is a KeePass-compatible password manager for iOS and macOS with automatic cloud sync, AutoFill, biometric protection and YubiKey support. It is a good fit for using an existing KeePass vault on iPhone or Mac and syncing a password database through your own cloud storage.
- Is KeePassium open source?
- Yes. KeePassium is open source under a custom licence. Its source code is on GitHub at keepassium/KeePassium and is written mainly in Swift.
- Is KeePassium free?
- Yes. KeePassium is open source, so the software itself is free to use under the terms of its own licence. Paid plans are also available, starting at €19.99 per year.
- Can I self-host KeePassium?
- Yes. KeePassium can be self-hosted on your own server or infrastructure; there is no official hosted version.
- What is KeePassium an alternative to?
- KeePassium is an open-source alternative to Enpass, Dashlane, Proton Pass and Sticky Password. Other open-source alternatives to Enpass include KeePassXC, Strongbox and AuthPass.
- Is KeePassium actively maintained?
- The most recent commit to KeePassium was on 23 May 2026. The project has 1.7k stars on GitHub.
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