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KeePass

KeePass Password Safe is a free, open source password manager written and maintained by Dominik Reichl. Both the 1.x and 2.x editions are distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later, with no licence fees for private or company use.

Licensing at a Glance

  • Open source
  • Freeware

  1. KeePass is presented on its official website as a free, open source, lightweight password manager.[1]

  2. KeePass 2.x is copyright Dominik Reichl and is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 or later; component licences are listed on the Acknowledgements page.[2]

  3. KeePass 1.x is likewise distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later.[3]

  4. KeePass may be used in a company without paying any fees, under the terms of its licence; donations are welcomed but not required.[4]

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References

  1. KeePass Password Safe · keepass.info · retrieved 2026-09-27
  2. License (2.x) - KeePass · keepass.info · retrieved 2026-09-27
  3. License (1.x) - KeePass · keepass.info · retrieved 2026-09-27
  4. Administrative FAQ - KeePass · keepass.info · retrieved 2026-09-27
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