KeePass Password Safe is a free and open-source password manager primarily for Windows. It officially supports macOS and Linux operating systems through the use of Mono. Additionally, there are several unofficial ports for Windows Phone, Android, iOS, and BlackBerry devices, which normally work with the same copied or shared (remote) password database. KeePass stores usernames, passwords, and other fields, including free-form notes and file attachments, in an encrypted file. This file can be protected by any combination of a master password, a key file, and the current Windows account details. By default, the KeePass database is stored on a local file system (as opposed to cloud storage).
KeePass comes in two different variants: KeePass 1.x and KeePass 2.x. Although the 1.x variant is the former variant it is supported indefinitely: Dominik Reichl: "2.x isn't the successor of 1.x, and 1.x isn't dead". KeePass 2.x has a different software basis in C# instead of the former C++. Mainly communication features are extended in KeePass 2.x: authentication with the Windows user account, remote and shared database editing as well as many plugins allowing communication and authentication with different web browsers, databases and more.
What is KeePass?
KeePass by Dominik Reichl is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 49th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2003. It is written in C++ and C#. Besides Windows, it is available for Unix-like operating system, macOS, Android, iOS and BlackBerry 10. Its interface is available in 5 languages.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and MSI installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.61.1, released on May 1, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 22 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
Wikipedia has an article about it in 22 of our languages. On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .kdb, .kdbx, .kpdx, .lngx and .plgx. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and 1Password.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (4.6 MB)
- Also runs on Unix-like operating system, macOS and Android
- Mature project (since 2003)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: KeePass is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is KeePass safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9923A8B228FE3D8FBE46979991F45D7E0D63F649766596DA191EB879B293D38D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 22 versions ›22 versions over 5 years · about 4.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.61.1Latest | May 1, 2026 | 4.6 MB | 64-bit MSIARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.61.0 | March 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSIARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.60.0 | November 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI |
| 2.59.0 | July 9, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 2.58.0 | March 4, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.57.1 | October 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSI |
| 2.57.0 | June 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSI32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI |
| 2.56.0 | February 4, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DominikReichl.KeePass -escoop install extras/keepassdownload /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dominik Reichl
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Written in
- C++ and C#
- Interface languages
- French, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Dutch
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), MSI
- Other platforms
- Unix-like operating system, macOS, Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10
- Version
- 2.61.1
- Released
- May 1, 2026
- First release
- 2003
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 22
- Updates / year
- 4.3
- Website
- keepass.info
- winget ID
- DominikReichl.KeePass
- Scoop package
- extras/keepass
- MSI product code
- {33F0E718-1110-4F95-A59B-230A62C02DE5}
File types it opens (5)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is KeePass free?
Yes. KeePass is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is KeePass safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install KeePass with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can KeePass be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does KeePass run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of KeePass?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to KeePass?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, 1Password, LastPass and NordPass. The alternatives page compares them.
