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KeePassXC vs Aegis Authenticator
KeePassXC has 28,843 GitHub stars, 1,910 forks, 910 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Aegis Authenticator has 13,111 stars, 590 forks, 120 open issues and last shipped 12 days ago. KeePassXC leads on adoption by 120% (28,843 vs 13,111 stars). KeePassXC is written in C++ under a custom or non-standard licence; Aegis Authenticator is written in Java under GPL-3.0. KeePassXC has attracted 7% as many forks as stars, Aegis Authenticator 5%. KeePassXC was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| KeePassXC | Aegis Authenticator | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 29K | ★ 13K |
| License | Custom / other | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | C++ | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-06 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 590 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick KeePassXC if
- You weight community size — 29K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Aegis Authenticator if
- You want the Aegis Authenticator feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and Aegis Authenticator fits your workflow better
About KeePassXC
KeePassXC is a cross platform, open source password manager derived from the Windows application KeePass Password Safe. It runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux, storing sensitive data—such as usernames, passwords, URLs, notes, and file attachments—in a single, encrypted database file using the KDBX format (KDBX4 and KDBX3). The project is community driven, hosted on GitHub, and maintained under the NOASSERTION license.
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About Aegis Authenticator
Aegis Authenticator is a free and open source Android application for managing two step verification tokens. It is written in Java and released under the GPL 3.0 license, and it belongs to the Android productivity and secret management ecosystem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KeePassXC or Aegis Authenticator more popular?
KeePassXC has 28,843 GitHub stars and Aegis Authenticator has 13,111. KeePassXC has the larger community by that measure.
Are KeePassXC and Aegis Authenticator free?
Both are open source. KeePassXC has no licence declared in this registry, and Aegis Authenticator is licensed under GPL-3.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between KeePassXC and Aegis Authenticator?
KeePassXC is written in C++ and Aegis Authenticator in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, KeePassXC or Aegis Authenticator?
Choose KeePassXC if you want the larger community (28,843 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose Aegis Authenticator if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.