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Free open-source password manager with local vaults
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Password Safe
Open-source password manager designed by Bruce Schneier
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About Password Safe
Password Safe is a free open-source password manager that stores usernames and passwords in a single encrypted database unlocked by one master password. Originally designed by security expert Bruce Schneier, it focuses on simplicity and local-only vault storage.
Password Safe website preview
Live preview of pwsafe.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Password Safe: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers password manager, encryption, open source, security — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Password Safe pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | pwsafe.org |
Password Safe key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: password manager, encryption, open source, security
- Official site: pwsafe.org
Password Safe FAQ
How much does Password Safe cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (pwsafe.org).
What is Password Safe used for?
Open-source password manager designed by Bruce Schneier Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: password manager, encryption, open source, security.
Where can I try Password Safe?
On its official site, pwsafe.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Password Safe vs alternatives
| Password Safe | Buttercup | age | Password Pusher | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | password manager, encryption, open source, security | password manager, encryption, open source, vault | encryption, cli, security, open source | password sharing, security, encryption, self hosted |
| Official site | pwsafe.org | buttercup.pw | age-encryption.org | pwpush.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Password Safe, it includes QtPass, Buttercup, Psiphon, mRemoteNG.
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