KeePass
Password Safe





Awards, Ratings and Opinions


Awards and Ratings

Award KeePass is the recommended password manager in the BSI Cyber Security Recommendations BSI-CS 003 2.0 German by the German Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik).
Award KeePass is recommended Switzerland by the Swiss Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT/BIT) and the Federal IT Steering Unit (FITSU/ISB). It is installed by default on all PCs of the federal administration of Switzerland.
Award KeePass has received the Certification de Sécurité de Premier Niveau (CSPN) French by the French Network and Information Security Agency (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d'Information, ANSSI).

Furthermore, KeePass is on the list of recommended free software for the public sector of the French Etalab (public administration).
EU-FOSSA The European Commission has sponsored bounties for finding security vulnerabilities in KeePass 2.x (EU-FOSSA 2 project, details on the Intigriti page) in 2019-2020. A few minor issues were found and fixed.
EU-FOSSA KeePass has been audited in the European Commission's Free and Open Source Software Auditing (EU-FOSSA 1) project. No security issues were found, see the Project Deliveries (KeePass Summary and the full Code Review Results Report).
ZEISS KeePass is one of the winners of the Second ZEISS FOSS Funding Campaign.
MakeUseOf KeePass is on the Best Windows Software list on MakeUseOf.
HowToAnswer KeePass is the #1 Recommended Password Manager on HowToAnswer.
RadarSync KeePass is the Default Recommendation as 'Password Management' software in RadarSync.
SnapFiles Rated 5 of 5 (Excellent) at SnapFiles.com.
BetaNews Pick Best Pick award of BetaNews FileForum.
Softpedia Free KeePass is certified by Softpedia.com. It has been rated Excellent by users at Softpedia.com.
Download Best Soft Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by FossHub/DownloadBestSoft.
WinTotal Award Rated 6/6 at WinTotal.de. KeePass 1.x has received the 05-34 award.
WinTotal Award Rated 6/6 at WinTotal.de. KeePass 2.x has received the 10-21 award.
Soft32Download Rating KeePass is rated 5 of 5 stars at Soft32Download.
Chip Award KeePass has received the pricetip award in the "Password Safes" category by CHIP.de.
Computer Bild Award KeePass is a Top Download and Editor's Tip at Computer Bild.
Top 4 Download Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at Top 4 Download.
Winsoftware Award KeePass has received the Top Download award by Winsoftware.
Windows7Download Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at Windows7Download.
Software Informer Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at Software Informer.
SoftSea Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at SoftSea.
Download3k Award KeePass is Editors' Pick at Download3k.
Soft Famous Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Soft Famous.
GearDownload Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at GearDownload.
Download3k Award KeePass won in the Best Password managers category in 2010 on Download3k.
CanadianContent Award KeePass is Editors' Pick at CanadianContent.
FindSoft Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at FindSoft.
Windows 8 Downloads Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at Windows 8 Downloads.
GIGA Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at GIGA.
UpdateStar Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by users on UpdateStar.
Programosy Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Programosy.
Instalki.pl Award KeePass is Editors Choice at Instalki.pl.
FindMySoft Award KeePass is rated 5/5 (Essential) by the editors at FindMySoft.
Netzsieger Award KeePass is rated Very Good at Netzsieger.
FileSoul Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at FileSoul.
ILoveFreeSoftware Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at ILoveFreeSoftware.
Download.hr Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Download.io (Download.hr).
Rocky Bytes Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by the editors at Rocky Bytes.
VPN Pick Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by the editors at VPN Pick.
ListOfFreeware Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by the editors at ListOfFreeware.
Nowload Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Nowload.
FileHorse Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at FileHorse.
Place77 Award KeePass is rated Excellent (5/5) at Place77.
Softonic KeePass is rated Very Good at Softonic.
Editor's Choice KeePass is Editor's Choice at ProPrivacy.
Netzwelt KeePass is Editors Pick at Netzwelt.
Comparitech KeePass is rated 10/10 at Comparitech.
VPN Crew KeePass is rated 5/5 at VPN Crew.
CardRates KeePass is Editor's Choice at CardRates.
HostingAdvice KeePass has received the Developers' Choice award of HostingAdvice.
G2 Leader KeePass is a Leader in the Password Manager Software category on G2.
Windows 10 Download Award KeePass is Editors' Pick at Windows 10 Download.
Sooftware Pick KeePass is Editor's Pick at Sooftware.
Lo4d.com Excellent KeePass is rated Excellent (5/5) at Lo4d.com.
MadDownload Award KeePass is Editor's Choice at MadDownload.
WindowsHelper Award KeePass is the #1 Password Manager at WindowsHelper.
Files Mint Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Files Mint.
Softonline Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Softonline.
SoftFamed Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at SoftFamed.
Downzen Award KeePass has received the High Rating award of Downzen.
TechSpot Award KeePass is Editors' Pick at TechSpot.
GraphicsFamily Award KeePass has received the Best Software award of GraphicsFamily.
RushRadar KeePass is Top Pick at RushRadar.

Awards and Ratings (Old)

KeePass has been granted the following awards and ratings, but the websites do not exist anymore.

Editors Choice KeePass has been rated5 Rating and is the #1 Editor's Choice in the 'Secure Password Management' category at All-Internet-Security.
http://www.all-internet-security.com/secure_password_manager.asp
[On Archive.org]
Pricelessware Award KeePass has received the Pricelessware Award 2006 in the 'Password Managers' category.
http://www.pricelesswarehome.org/2006/PL2006SECURITY.php#3995-PW
[On Archive.org]
Lockergnome KeePass has been reviewed in Lockergnome's Windows Fanatics Newsletter.
http://channels.lockergnome.com/windows/backissues/20040316.phtml
[On Archive.org]
MakeUseOf Award KeePass is on the Best Portable Apps list on MakeUseOf.
http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/best-portable-apps
[On Archive.org]
Download Picks Award Rated 5 of 5 by Download Picks.
http://www.download-picks.com/22435/details-keepass-password-safe.html
[On Archive.org]
FileFirm Award Rated 5 of 5 stars by FileFirm.
http://www.filefirm.com/8864/details-keepass-password-safe.html
[On Archive.org]
Softwareload Award KeePass was Freeware des Tages at Softwareload.
http://download.softwareload.de/KeePass-Password-Safe/25246
[On Archive.org]
Software Cocktail Award KeePass is Editor's Choice at Software Cocktail.
http://www.softwarecocktail.com/keepass-password-safe-download-10649.html
[On Archive.org]
ComputerBacking Award KeePass is rated Excellent at ComputerBacking.
http://www.computerbacking.pytalhost.com/Joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=351&Itemid=1
[On Archive.org]
Softoxi Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Softoxi.
http://www.softoxi.com/keepass.html
[On Archive.org]
LemonFiles Award Rated 5/5 by LemonFiles.com.
http://www.lemonfiles.com/22435/details-keepass-password-safe.html
[On Archive.org]
FreeToTry Award Rated 5/5 by Free-To-Try.com.
http://www.free-to-try.com/22435/
[On Archive.org]
SoftDownload22 Award KeePass has received a 5/5 (Excellent) award by SoftDownload22.
http://softdownload22.com/pagina_produs.php?variabila1=2840
[On Archive.org]
SoftwareKaufen Award KeePass has received the Freeware Award by SoftwareKaufen.de.
http://www.softwarekaufen.de/2009/06/keepass/
[On Archive.org]
Download98 Award KeePass is rated 5 of 5 stars at Download98.
http://www.download98.com/Windows/Security-Privacy/Encryption-Tools/KeePass-Password-Safe_853.html
[Not on Archive.org]
Zwodnik Award KeePass has received the Best Free Software award by Zwodnik.
http://www.zwodnik.com/software/windows/keepass/
[Not on Archive.org]
DownloadsLava Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at DownloadsLava.
http://www.downloadslava.com/download/keepass-2x
[On Archive.org]
Free Software Gallery Review KeePass is rated Best by the editors at Free Software Gallery.
http://www.freesoftwaregallery.com/free-password-manager-software.html
[On Archive.org]
SoftWorld Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at SoftWorld.
http://www.softworld.com/windows/security-software/password-managers/keepass/
[On Archive.org]
WebHostingSearch Award KeePass has been awarded and recommended as a top rated password manager software by Web Hosting Search.
http://www.webhostingsearch.com/tools/keepass.php
[On Archive.org]
Netzwelt Award Best Of recommendation award in password management category by Netzwelt.
http://www.netzwelt.de/news/72565_4-beste-sicherheits-freeware.html
[On Archive.org]
WebTechGeek Rated 5 out of 5 WebTechGeeks at WebTechGeek.com.
http://www.webtechgeek.com/Windows-Software-Review-Download-138.htm
[On Archive.org]
DownloadMost Award Rated 5 of 5 by DownloadMost.com.
http://www.downloadmost.com/freeware/software/?KeePass%20Password%20Safe-8586.html
[On Archive.org]
WareSeeker Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at WareSeeker.
http://wareseeker.com/Security-Privacy/keepass-password-safe-2.08.zip/36683552f
[On Archive.org]
Freewarenetz Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Freewarenetz.
http://www.freewarenetz.de/keepass.html
[On Archive.org]
SoftManiax Award KeePass is Editor's Choice at SoftManiax.
http://www.softmaniax.com/download/KeePass-2-x-/
[On Archive.org]
Softmonk Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by the editors at Softmonk.
http://en.softmonk.com/windows/keepass-password-safe/
[On Archive.org]
FiberDownload Award KeePass has been reviewed and has received the 5/5 stars award at FiberDownload.
http://www.fiberdownload.com/Download/17738/KeePass
[On Archive.org]
Chip EU Award KeePass is a 5/5 Featured Download at CHIP.eu.
http://download.chip.eu/en/KeePass-Password-Safe-Professional_115574.html
[On Archive.org]
RoxySoft Excellent KeePass is rated Excellent by RoxySoft.
http://www.roxysoft.com/download/KeePass_Password_Safe/
[On Archive.org]
Download Atlas Award KeePass is Editor's Choice at Download Atlas.
http://www.downloadatlas.com/freeware-53677749.html
[On Archive.org]
DownloadRoute Award KeePass has received an Excellent award by Download Route.
http://www.downloadroute.com/KeePass-Password-Safe-Dominik-Reichl.html
[On Archive.org]
Brothersoft Award Editor's Pick of Brothersoft.
http://www.brothersoft.com/keepass-password-safe-61477.html
[On Archive.org]
pFind Award KeePass is a Top Product on pFind.
http://www.pfind.com/profiles/keepass
[On Archive.org]
PC District Award KeePass is rated 5/5 by PC District.
https://www.pcdistrict.com/keepass-password-safe-prod110084.html
[On Archive.org]
DownloadPipe Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at DownloadPipe.
http://keepass.downloadpipe.com/
[On Archive.org]
Pandia Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Pandia.
http://www.pandia.com/password-management-software/keepass.html
[On Archive.org]
InformedMag KeePass is the #1 password manager at InformedMag.
https://informedmag.com/best-password-manager/
[On Archive.org]
2kReviews KeePass is the #1 Recommended Password Manager on 2kReviews.
https://www.2kreviews.com/10-best-password-managers-of-2018-stay-safe-and-secure-online/
[On Archive.org]
Soft-Go Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at Soft-Go.
https://www.soft-go.com/view/KeePass-Password-Safe_103721.html
[On Archive.org]
RoSoftDownload Rating KeePass is rated 5 of 5 stars at RoSoftDownload.
https://www.rosoftdownload.com/download/Windows/KeePass-Password-Safe
[On Archive.org]
Download.com Pick KeePass has received the Download Pick award of CNET Download.com.
http://download.cnet.com/KeePass-Password-Safe-Professional/3000-2092_4-10916116.html
[On Archive.org]
FileCroco KeePass is rated 5/5 stars at FileCroco.
http://www.filecroco.com/download-keepass
[On Archive.org]
FileCluster Award KeePass is Editors' Pick at FileCluster.
http://www.filecluster.com/Security/Password-Managers/Download-KeePass-Password-Safe.html
[On Archive.org]
CyberGate Password Vault BluStor has chosen KeePass as password manager for their Identity Vault Card (formerly CyberGate Password Vault).
https://identitycard.com/
[On Archive.org] [On Amazon.com]
TopFreeware Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at TopFreeware.
https://win.topfreeware.com/keepass-password-safe/
[On Archive.org]
BMRT Award KeePass has received the Excellent award by Best Malware Removal Tools.
http://www.bestmalwareremovaltools.com/awards/
[On Archive.org]
Thoroughly Reviewed Award KeePass has received the Gold award by Thoroughly Reviewed.
https://thoroughlyreviewed.com/software/best-password-manager/
[On Archive.org]
Famous Award KeePass has been granted the Famous Software Award by FamousWhy.
http://download.famouswhy.com/keepass_password_safe/
[On Archive.org]
Download Typhoon Award KeePass is Editor's Pick at Download Typhoon.
https://www.downloadtyphoon.com/portable-keepass-password-safe/infoargpqrfp
[On Archive.org]
DownloadsArea Award KeePass has received the Five Star Award by DownloadsArea.
http://www.downloadsarea.com/KeePass-2-x/
[On Archive.org]
Shareup Award Rated 5/5 by Shareup.com.
http://www.shareup.com/KeePass-download-28456.html
[On Archive.org]
Freeware.de 4.9 KeePass is rated 4.9/5 by the editors of Freeware.de.
https://www.freeware.de/download/keepass-password-safe/
[On Archive.org]
Soft82 Award Rated 5 of 5 (excellent) by Soft82.com.
http://www.soft82.com/download/windows/keepass/
[On Archive.org]
DownloadAstro Award KeePass is rated 5/5 at DownloadAstro.
https://keepass.en.downloadastro.com/
[On Archive.org]

User Opinions

Jeb54321 in the KeePass forums:
KeePass gives me a sense of security I haven't found in any other product (2 page long comment).

Erez Zukerman in his article 'Review: KeePass makes strong passwords and keeps them safe':
If you adopt just one security tool this year, make it KeePass. This free and open-source password manager is available for Windows, with unofficial ports for iOS, Android, Linux, and Mac OS X. A secure, lengthy, completely random password goes a long way towards improving your security - and having a separate password for each and every website and service you use is the single most important thing you can do to keep secure.

KeePass has been recommended in an article by security.itworld.com:
One password vault that is receiving quite a bit of attention and has been getting good reviews is "KeePass". KeePass is an open source password vault for Windows. It appears to be developed with attention to security and features some very useful functions, such as cut and pasting of passwords with a clipboard wipe after a few moments, strong encryption and the ability to access password databases stored on network servers instead of local hard disks. If this technology interests you, KeePass might be a good place to start looking.

Nicholas at SnapFiles.com in his review 'Private fort knox':
Yes! This is the one! After trying a few other (awkward) password keepers I discovered KeePass and found out quickly that this program is useful, reliable, user friendly and very safe. It reveals passwords and other secrets only for a very short time on the clipboard, just long enough to paste it into a waiting password field. From now on I never have to click buttons with texts like: Forget Password? Very valuable and free!

NothinsEasy at SnapFiles.com in his review 'Excellent security tool':
KeePass ranks with the best freeware software and surpasses many commercial products. I've evaluated software and security for many years, and one truth is, that any effective security effort reduces convenience. Passwords are so inconvenient that we are all tempted to use and reuse passwords that are "weak", duplicate and virtually useless. Today's hacking and identity theft events should be enough to encourage most to try a product like KeePass. The only sensible way to start is to read over the comprehensive KeePass documentation and try to learn enough so that the methods that you choose to create, organize and use numerous passwords are consistent with, and exploit KeePass features. This chore should be less unpleasant since KeePass is a well documented, well designed, apparently reliable product.

Chameleon Web Services:
KeePass is our number 1 choice of password safe software as the features that it offers, coupled with the fact that it is a free open source application, give us complete satisfaction and peace of mind.



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