Password Safe is a free and open-source password manager program originally written for Microsoft Windows but supporting a wide array of operating systems, with compatible clients available for Linux, FreeBSD, Android, IOS, BlackBerry and other operating systems.
The program was initiated by Bruce Schneier at Counterpane Systems. As of 2025 the program is maintained on GitHub by a group of volunteers.
After filling in the master password the user has access to all account data entered and saved previously. The data can be organized by categories, searched, and sorted based on references which are easy for the user to remember.
There are various key combinations and mouse clicks to copy parts of the stored data (password, email, username etc.), or use the autofill feature (for filling forms). The program can be set to minimize automatically after a period of idle time and clear the clipboard. It is possible to compare and synchronize (merge) two different password databases. The program can be set up to generate automatic backups.
What is Password Safe?
Password Safe by Rony Shapiro (developed by Bruce Schneier) is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 7th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Android, Linux and iOS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. 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 3.73.0, released on October 8, 2026. The version history goes back to December 20, 2021: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.9 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 103,192 times. The source code on GitHub (pwsafe/pwsafe) has 885 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 5 of our languages. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and KeeWeb.
Project description on GitHub: “Password Safe - popular secure and convenient password manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Android, Linux and iOS
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Password Safe is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Password Safe safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6BD98519F886BE96292C2C75F309583112F301C0E75683F13EB567B06D94053B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the pwsafe/pwsafe repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Static code analysis10
- Licence declared9
- Signed releases8
- Security policy4
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 5 years · about 2.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73.0Latest | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.72.2 | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.72.1 | July 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.72.0 | June 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 3.71.0 | March 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.66.1 | June 4, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.66.0 | May 27, 2024 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 3.65.1 | February 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RonyShapiro.PasswordSafe -echoco install passwordSafe -ymsiexec /i pwsafe64-3.73.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {17F04621-31DB-4562-B104-3C9D29CF1960} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.pwsafe.pwsafeInformation
- Publisher
- Rony Shapiro
- Developer
- Bruce Schneier
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- Artistic-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pwsafe/pwsafe
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Android, Linux, iOS
- Version
- 3.73.0
- Released
- October 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 22, 2022
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 2.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 103,192
- GitHub stars
- 885
- GitHub forks
- 172
- Website
- pwsafe.org
- winget ID
- RonyShapiro.PasswordSafe
- Chocolatey package
- passwordSafe
- MSI product code
- {17F04621-31DB-4562-B104-3C9D29CF1960}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Password Safe free?
Yes. Password Safe is open-source software under the Artistic-2.0 licence.
Is Password Safe safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 Password Safe 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 Password Safe be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Password Safe run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Password Safe?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 20, 2021.
What are alternatives to Password Safe?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, KeeWeb, 1Password and Buttercup. The alternatives page compares them.
