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Indie alternatives to LastPass

10 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what LastPass does, 9 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.

At a glance

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
KeePassXC	Free	Yes	–	Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension
Vaultwarden	Free	–	Yes	Self-hosted
Bitwarden	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted
Dashlane	Free plan	–	–	Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Enpass	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KeePassium	Free plan	Yes	–	iOS, Mac
NordPass	Free plan	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Proton Pass	Free plan	Yes	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Strongbox	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, iOS
1Password	Paid	–	–	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

The alternatives

1. KeePassXC

Free, open-source offline password manager

KeePassXC is a cross-platform password manager that stores credentials in an encrypted local database compatible with KeePass.

Free · Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension · Website ↗

2. Vaultwarden

Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible server in Rust

Vaultwarden is an unofficial Bitwarden server implementation that works with Bitwarden clients and runs on small hardware.

Free · Self-hosted · Website ↗

3. Bitwarden

Open-source password manager

Bitwarden is an end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals and businesses, with self-hosting and Secrets Manager.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted · Website ↗

4. Dashlane

Password manager with passkeys and dark web monitoring

A password manager for individuals and businesses with autofill, passkeys, secure sharing and dark web monitoring.

Free plan · Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

5. Enpass

Offline password manager that syncs through your own cloud

A password manager that stores your vault locally and syncs it via your own cloud storage instead of Enpass servers.

Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

6. KeePassium

KeePass-compatible password manager for iOS and macOS

An open-source password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac that works with KeePass databases stored where you choose.

Free plan · iOS, Mac · Website ↗

7. NordPass

Password manager from the makers of NordVPN

An encrypted password manager with autofill, passkeys, password health and data breach scanning.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

8. Proton Pass

Encrypted password manager with email aliases

An end-to-end encrypted password manager from Proton with passkeys, built-in 2FA codes and hide-my-email aliases.

Free plan · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

9. Strongbox

KeePass-compatible password manager for Apple devices

A native password manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad that works with KeePass and Password Safe databases.

Free plan · Mac, iOS · Website ↗

10. 1Password

Password manager for families and businesses

A password manager that stores passwords, passkeys, cards and secure notes in encrypted vaults with autofill on all devices.

Paid · Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension · Website ↗

Questions

Is there a free alternative to LastPass?

Yes. 9 of the 10 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: KeePassXC, Vaultwarden, Bitwarden, Dashlane and 5 more.

Is there an open-source alternative to LastPass?

KeePassXC, Bitwarden, KeePassium, Proton Pass and 1 more are open source.

Can I self-host an alternative to LastPass?

Yes: Vaultwarden and Bitwarden can run on your own server.

Which LastPass alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?

On Mac: KeePassXC, Bitwarden, Enpass and 5 more. On Windows: KeePassXC, Bitwarden, Enpass and 3 more. On Linux: KeePassXC, Bitwarden, Enpass and 3 more. On iPhone and iPad: Bitwarden, Dashlane, Enpass and 5 more. On Android: Bitwarden, Dashlane, Enpass and 3 more. On the web: Bitwarden, Dashlane, NordPass and 2 more. As a browser extension: KeePassXC, Bitwarden, Dashlane and 4 more.

What makes these alternatives to LastPass “indie”?

They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as LastPass.

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