KeePass2 versus KeePassX

Fri Jun 18 08:26:53 MST 2021

>From the KeepassXC FAQ
Q - Why is there no cloud synchronization feature built into KeePassXC?
A - Cloud synchronization with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, ownCloud, Nextcloud etc. can be easily accomplished by simply storing your KeePassXC database inside your shared cloud folder and letting your desktop synchronization client do the rest. We prefer this approach, because it is simple, not tied to a specific cloud provider and keeps the complexity of our code low.

there are a number of other options to do this with nextcloud.

Personally I went with bitwarden, still opensource and the option of using their service as well as hosting your own. and they have a 100% free option and then you can unlock other features (the ones that made me choose this route)
On Monday, January 29, 2018 09:17:17 (-07:00), der.hans wrote:

> Am 27. Jan, 2018 schwätzte Mark Phillips so:
>
> moin moin,
>
> KeePassX uses the KeePass2.x file format. It's supposed to be compatable.
>
> I haven't ever used KeePass2 directly, so can't speak to actual usage vs
> theory.
>
> I did just try KeePassXC ( I was recently reminded about it from an EFF
> guide ). The KeePassXC fork is getting better maintenance than KeePassX
> and has added some excellent features.
>
> It allows generating a random string from anywhere in the UI, so it's now
> easier to have random strings for email addresses and security questions.
>
> The random generator also has a multi-word passphrase option, which will
> be much easier for security questions that might have to be answered over
> the phone.
>
> KeePassXC has a merge option for merging in changes from another database
> file.
>
> I still don't see a way to sync out or export a sub-set of keys, but you
> can drag and drop accounts from one DB to another. Drag and drop moves it,
> but <ctrl><shift> drag and drop copies.
>
> Still not near as functional as it should be, but makes it much easier to
> keep files in sync.
>
> ciao,
>
> der.hans
>
> > I just tried to open my KeePass2 database with KeePassX, and got the error
> > message - Wrong signature.
> >
> > I keep my database on Dropbox and a key file on my hard drive. When I used
> > KeePassX to access the database on Dropbox, it did not show up in the file
> > finder until I selected all files. The database is .kdbx. I entered the
> > location of the database key file when prompted, and then entered my
> > password. That is when I go the error message.
> >
> > Are these two programs compatible, or am I stuck with the Windows/wine for
> > my existing password repository?
> >
> > I looked at the import options for KeePassX, and all I see are KeePassX
> > (xml), PWManager (pwm), or KWallwet (xml). Nothing for KeepPass2.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 6:13 PM, Ted Gould <ted at gould.cx> wrote:
> >
> >> I use KeePassXC (via the snap) and KeePass2Android. On my Ubuntu Desktop I
> >> have the file saved in the directory that NextCloud syncs and then have
> >> KeePass2Android also grab it from Nextcloud. Works great.
> >>
> >> Ted
> >>
> >> On 01/02/2018 01:13 PM, der.hans wrote:
> >>
> >> Am 02. Jan, 2018 schwätzte Mark Phillips so:
> >>
> >> moin moin Mark,
> >>
> >> I sync my files manually. Last I looked KeePassX still didn't have a
> >> viable sync option. A sync tool was probably the plugin I considered.
> >>
> >> Missing features include a tool for syncing files, a tool for exporting
> >> password sets and a use anywhere random stringerator.
> >>
> >> All easy to work around for an individual, but the sync features would
> >> help a lot of team use.
> >>
> >> ciao,
> >>
> >> der.hans
> >>
> >> I forgot to add that I also use KeePass2Android, and I forget how the two
> >> stay synchronized. But it works well.
> >>
> >> Maybe I will download the two, KeePassX and KeePassDroid, and see if they
> >> can read my KeePass2 database.
> >>
> >> Mark
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM, Jerry Snitselaar <dev at snitselaar.org>
> >> <dev at snitselaar.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> On Tue Jan 02 18, Carruth, Rusty wrote:
> >>
> >> My only interaction with the KeePas* suite resulted in not being able to
> >> read the database after an upgrade/update/something.
> >>
> >> I don’t remember which it was (2, x, whatever). The machine is at home.
> >> I’ll have to look, but I’m hoping we’ll get some reaction and info that
> >> maybe will point to a solution for me as well…
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> There is an action in the database menu to import a keepass 1 format
> >> database. Perhaps the issue was that. I have a vague recollection of
> >> running into that at some point.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> From: PLUG-discuss [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.phxlinux.org
> >> <plug-discuss-bounces at lists.phxlinux.org>] On
> >> Behalf Of Mark Phillips
> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 9:50 AM
> >> To: Main PLUG discussion list
> >> Subject: KeePass2 versus KeePassX
> >>
> >> Happy New Year to everyone!!
> >>
> >> I have been using KeePass2 on my Ubuntu machine for over 10 years
> >> (through wine), and I just discovered KeePassX as a native application. I
> >> use Keepass2 primarily as a password backup, as I also use LastPass with
> >> the chrome extension for my day to day password manager.
> >>
> >> I have a couple of questions about moving from KeePass2/wine to KeePassX.
> >>
> >> I found in one post that the differences that the database files are
> >> binary compatible. (https://superuser.com/questio
> >> ns/878902/whats-the-difference-between-keepass-and-keepassx). Can anyone
> >> confirm this?
> >>
> >> The only other difference (other that GUI related stuff) is that KeePass2
> >> has plugins and KeePassX does not. I am not using any plugins now. Are
> >> there any that you think are really valuable to have, and would be a
> >> reason
> >> not to switch?
> >>
> >> Should I switch to KeePassX? I am assuming I can get rid of wine and save
> >> some disk space, and run a native application instead of a wine
> >> application.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Mark
> >>
> >>
> >>
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