# Alternatives to Apple Passwords
Apple's built-in password app.
Apple Passwords ranks #11 of 14 in Password managers, with an Alt Score of 68. It is proprietary, free from Free and available on macOS, iOS, Windows and Browser extension. 9 of 14 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Source: https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/apple-passwords/
Category: Password managers
## Overview
- **Who it's for**: Apple device owners who want a built-in way to store and manage passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi credentials without a third-party password manager.
- **What you get**: A dedicated app for storing passwords, passkeys, two-factor verification codes, and Wi-Fi network passwords, synced across devices via end-to-end encrypted iCloud Keychain. It flags weak, reused, or compromised passwords and leaked passkeys, supports autofill in Safari and other apps, and lets you securely share credentials with family or trusted contacts via shared groups.
- **How it works**: Passwords, passkeys, and codes are saved automatically when you sign in to sites and apps, or added manually, then organized into categories and searchable groups. The app autofills saved credentials on request and syncs everything through iCloud Keychain to your other Apple devices, with a companion extension enabling autofill on Windows and in non-Safari browsers.
## Profile
- **License**: Proprietary (verified 2026-07-08)
- **Pricing model**: Free (verified 2026-07-08)
- **Starts at**: Free (verified 2026-07-08)
- **Platforms**: macOS, iOS, Windows, Browser extension
- **Status**: active (verified 2026-07-08)
## Ranked alternatives
| # | App | Alt Score | Licence | Platforms |
|---|-----|-----------|---------|-----------|
| 1 | [Psono](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/psono.md) | 100 | Apache-2.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 2 | [Keeper](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/keeper.md) | 94 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 3 | [Proton Pass](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/proton-pass.md) | 94 | GPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 4 | [Zoho Vault](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/zoho-vault.md) | 94 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| 5 | [RoboForm](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/roboform.md) | 90 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 6 | [NordPass](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/nordpass.md) | 87 | ? | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 7 | [Enpass](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/enpass.md) | 81 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 8 | [Padloc](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/padloc.md) | 81 | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| 9 | [Dashlane](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/dashlane.md) | 74 | Proprietary | macOS, iOS, Android, Web |
| 10 | [Passbolt](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/passbolt.md) | 71 | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 11 | [Google Password Manager](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/google-password-manager.md) | 55 | ? | ? |
| 12 | [Vaultwarden](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/vaultwarden.md) | 55 | AGPL-3.0 | ? |
| 13 | [KeePass](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/keepass.md) | 45 | GPL-2.0-or-later | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Alt Score = Verified coverage (90%) + Visibility (10%). See https://altcatalog.com/how-alt-score-works/
## Feature comparison
Legend: Yes / No / Partial / ? (not verified).
| Password managers checklist | Apple Passwords | Psono | Keeper | Proton Pass | Zoho Vault | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | OSS + paid hosting | Subscription | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | 2 EUR/user | ? | $1.99/mo | $1/user/month (USD) | €2.49/mo |
| License | Proprietary | Apache-2.0 | Proprietary | GPL-3.0 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS, Windows, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension |
| E2E encryption (zero-knowledge) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TOTP / 2FA codes storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser autofill | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency access | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Breach monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware key support (FIDO2) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline vault access | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable server | ? | Yes | ? | No | No | Partial |
| Family / team vaults | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Password health report | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CLI | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? |
| Third-party security audit published | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
## Sources
Sources for Apple Passwords. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
- **Pricing model**: Free — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “Is there a free version of iCloud? Yes.”
- **License**: Proprietary — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.”
- **Status**: active — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “Passwords User Guide for macOS Tahoe”
- **Starts at**: Free — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Note: Part of the base iCloud feature set (free tier), not gated behind iCloud+.
- Quote: “Passwords and Keychain. Securely store your passwords and use AutoFill”
- **Platforms**: macOS, iOS, Windows, Browser extension — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Note: Windows via iCloud for Windows + browser extension (support.apple.com/guide/icloud-windows).
- Quote: “Starting in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and visionOS 2, the Passwords app helps you manage your passwords, passkeys, and verification codes.”
- **E2E encryption (zero-knowledge)**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “iCloud Keychain allows users to securely sync their passwords and passkeys ... without exposing them to Apple.”
- **Passkey support**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “A passkey is a way to sign in to a website account or an app, without needing to create and remember a password.”
- **TOTP / 2FA codes storage**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “Some websites and apps offer two-factor authentication ... which helps prevent other people from accessing your accounts”
- **Browser autofill**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “You can use iCloud Passwords in a third-party browser, and you can get extensions for additional features, such as AutoFill.”
- **Secure sharing**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “You can use AirDrop to securely share passwords and passkeys with an iPhone, iPad, or another Mac.”
- **Breach monitoring**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “Your Mac can also securely monitor your passwords and alert you if they appear in known data leaks.”
- **Hardware key support (FIDO2)**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Note: Security key," then follow the instructions onscreen."
- Quote: “External security key: Click Other Options, click ”
- **Family / team vaults**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “You can share account passwords or passkeys with roommates, family members, or anyone else who is listed in your contacts.”
- **Password health report**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-08)
- Quote: “your Mac automatically identifies common weaknesses (for example, if they're easily guessed or used multiple times).”
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