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varbhatyesterday at 4:59 PM4 repliesview on HN

I have moved to KeepassXC[1] on my desktop from Bitwarden. On phone, I use KeepassDX[2] which is Android client compatible with KeepassXC. On browser, I use KeepassXC Browser extension which connects with the desktop client. Since KeepassXC operates on a single file, you can use any Filesystem syncing tool to sync that file between devices or to store it in the cloud. I am really happy with the move.

[1]: https://keepassxc.org [2]: https://www.keepassdx.com


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JuniperMesosyesterday at 9:12 PM

The file syncing, particularly between Android phone and multiple desktop machines, is my biggest worry with this workflow. Will the synced Keepass file get corrupted if I add a new password on the phone and also on desktop, and then later try to merge them?

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brownpapercatyesterday at 6:36 PM

Recently moved to a KeePass setup after 1Password raised their prices. Feels good to be in complete control.

plutokrasyesterday at 5:32 PM

This is my exact plan too, if I ever have to leave the Apple ecosystem.

dangusyesterday at 6:10 PM

KeePass is such a backwards step in usability and features that I don’t even consider it a competitor. The whole reason I moved to 1Password was to get away from how easy it was to accidentally lose data with the KeePass clients.

For example, one client I used had a temporary bug that just lost the notes field entirely. It was quickly fixed but it still affected me.

I’m currently using 1Password, which I still think is the best product overall as I’ve tried just about all the rest. For this product category I’m happy to pay the highest price to get the best product.