Free open-source password manager with local vaults
QtPass
GUI for the pass password store using GPG
About QtPass
QtPass is a graphical frontend for the pass password store, keeping each password in an individually GPG-encrypted file. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and supports multiple users and profiles for teams that share the pass storage format.
QtPass website preview
Live preview of qtpass.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
QtPass: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers password manager, gpg, open source, cross platform — 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.
QtPass 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 | qtpass.org |
QtPass 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, gpg, open source, cross platform
- Official site: qtpass.org
QtPass FAQ
How much does QtPass 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 (qtpass.org).
What is QtPass used for?
GUI for the pass password store using GPG Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: password manager, gpg, open source, cross platform.
Where can I try QtPass?
On its official site, qtpass.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
QtPass vs alternatives
| QtPass | Buttercup | Password Safe | AES Crypt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it. |
| Focus areas | password manager, gpg, open source, cross platform | password manager, encryption, open source, vault | password manager, encryption, open source, security | file encryption, aes, security, command line, cross platform |
| Official site | qtpass.org | buttercup.pw | pwsafe.org | aescrypt.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 QtPass, it includes Buttercup, Psiphon, mRemoteNG, Ammyy Admin.
Alternatives to QtPass
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