QtPass is a GUI for pass, the standard UNIX password manager. Passwords are stored as GPG-encrypted files that you control, optionally synchronised with git. QtPass 1.8 adds built-in TOTP one-time passwords, GPG key import, a share submenu and 14 new languages; 1.8.4 is a bug-fix release.
Publisher’s description
What is QtPass?
QtPass by IJHack is open-source Windows software in the password managers category. It ranks 17th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.4, released on October 26, 2026. The version history goes back to January 20, 2022: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 14,043 times. The source code on GitHub (IJHack/QtPass) has 1,155 stars. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and KeeWeb.
Project description on GitHub: “QtPass is a multi-platform GUI for pass, the standard unix password manager.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: QtPass is an open-source password manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QtPass 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:
6037EBDBDB41507F0786A6D8646A098248487B03BB27893EEF0C0A47856F514C· 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
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›10 versions over 5 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.4Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8.2 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.8.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.7.0 | April 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.6.0 | April 17, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.5.1 | March 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.5.0 | March 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IJHack.QtPass -echoco install qtpass -yqtpass-1.8.4.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- IJHack
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/IJHack/QtPass
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.8.4
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 20, 2022
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 14,043
- GitHub stars
- 1,155
- GitHub forks
- 171
- Website
- qtpass.org
- winget ID
- IJHack.QtPass
- Chocolatey package
- qtpass
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QtPass free?
Yes. QtPass is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is QtPass 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 QtPass 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 QtPass be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does QtPass support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does QtPass 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 QtPass?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 20, 2022.
What are alternatives to QtPass?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, KeeWeb, Password Safe and 1Password. The alternatives page compares them.
