KeePass Edition Comparison

KeePass currently is available in two different editions: 1.x and 2.x. They are fundamentally different (2.x is not based on 1.x). They mainly differ in portability and functionality:

• KeePass 1.x: Runs on all Windows systems without any prerequisites. Does not need to be installed; is portable. Fewer features than 2.x.
• KeePass 2.x: Runs on all Windows systems with Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher installed. Does not need to be installed itself; is portable.

Please also see the Development Status FAQ.

Installation / Portability	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Wine	Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
Prerequisites	None	Microsoft .NET Framework ≥ 2.0
Runs Without Installation
Runs From USB Stick

Key Sources	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Master Password
Key Files
Windows User Account

Security Features	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
In-Memory Password Protection	(only for passwords)	(for all fields)
Security-Enhanced Edit Controls

Entries	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Fixed Fields (Title, User Name, Password, URL, Notes)
Custom String Fields
File Attachments	(1 per entry)	(multiple per entry)
Entry History
Import External Icons

Integration	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Copy To Clipboard
Drag & Drop
Auto-Type
KeePass Browser Toolbar Support

Search	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Search Password Entries
Grouped Results
Sort Search Results

Data Exchange	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Export To	TXT, HTML, XML, CSV, KDB3	XML, HTML, KDB3, XSL-Transformed
Import From	CSV, CodeWallet(Pro) TXT, Password Safe TXT, KDB3	More than 20 formats (see Help: Import)
	Please note that for both 1.x and 2.x many other formats are supported through import/export plugins.
Synchronization
Print Password List	(tabular only)	(tabular and detailed mode)

Extensibility	KeePass 1.x	KeePass 2.x
Plugin Architecture