Looking for a KeeWeb alternative?

KeeWeb's last release was in July 2021. KeeWebX is a maintained fork of it: the same idea of a KeePass client in your browser, rebuilt in TypeScript and still getting updates. Your KDBX 4 file opens as it is.

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KeeWeb and KeeWebX compared

KeeWebKeeWebX
Latest releasev1.18.7, July 2021Actively developed
CodeJavaScriptStrict TypeScript
DependenciesAbout 80 packagesAbout 20 packages
Passkey unlock in the browserNoTouch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello, YubiKey
Stored WebDAV credentialsXOR-obfuscatedAES-256-GCM
Browser extension autofillKeeWeb ConnectKeeWebX Connect, also on file://
Runs from a double-clicked .html fileWeb app or desktop installYes
Database formatsKDBX 3 and KDBX 4KDBX 4 only
Cloud storageDropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAVWebDAV
Desktop appElectron appsNone, installable web app instead

Move over in three steps

  1. Get your .kdbx file. If KeeWeb keeps it in the browser or a cloud account, save a copy to your computer first.
  2. Open it in KeeWebX. Go to keewebx.app/app, choose the file, and unlock it with your usual password and key file. It is decrypted inside the page.
  3. Choose where it lives. Use WebDAV (Nextcloud, Synology and others), or keep the file in a folder your cloud client already syncs.

Using a KDBX 3 file? Open it in KeePass or KeePassXC, switch the format to KDBX 4 in the database settings, and save. Keep a backup until the new file opens.

When to stay on KeeWeb

KeeWeb may still suit you if you depend on its built-in Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive sync, need its Electron desktop app, or must keep files in KDBX 3. KeeWeb was created by Antelle, and KeeWebX exists because of that work.

FAQ

Is KeeWeb still maintained?

The last KeeWeb release is v1.18.7, published in July 2021. The site and app are still online, but there have been no releases since.

Can I open my KeeWeb database in KeeWebX?

Yes, if it is in KDBX 4 format. KeeWebX reads the same file with the same password and key file, with nothing to convert. KDBX 3 files need a one-time upgrade first.

How do I upgrade a KDBX 3 file?

Open the file in KeePass or KeePassXC, switch the database format to KDBX 4 in the database settings, and save. Keep a backup of the original until you have confirmed that the new file opens.

Does KeeWebX sync with Dropbox or Google Drive?

Not directly yet. KeeWebX syncs over WebDAV, which covers Nextcloud, Synology and similar services. With Dropbox or Google Drive, keep the file in the synced folder on your computer and open it from there.

Is KeeWebX related to KeeWeb?

KeeWebX is an independent fork of KeeWeb, built on the original work by Antelle under the MIT license. It is not run by the KeeWeb project.