Browser Extensions · head to head
JSON Viewer vs Keeper
Keeper
Browser Extensions
Protect your passwords and private information
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: JSON Viewer the project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier; Keeper free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
- They diverge on capability: JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, Keeper covers Password management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JSON Viewer and Keeper actually diverge.
| Attribute | JSON Viewer | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Edge | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in JSON Viewer
- JSON formatting
- Syntax highlighting
- Tree view
- Search functionality
Only in Keeper
- Password management
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Secure file storage
- BreachWatch
- Safari support
- Opera support
Both cover
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
JSON Viewer
No use cases recorded yet. See the JSON Viewer review.
Keeper
- Business and enterprise password management with zero-knowledge encryptionnot JSON Viewer
- Privileged access management for admin and service accountsnot JSON Viewer
- Secure remote access and privileged session recordingnot JSON Viewer
- Application secrets management through Secrets Managernot JSON Viewer
- Government deployments requiring FedRAMP Highnot JSON Viewer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
JSON Viewer
- The project is MIT licensed open source code hosted on GitHub with no vendor and no paid tier
Keeper
- Free tier is severely limited to 10 passwords on a single device; essentially a trial rather than a usable free version
- Personal plan at $1.79/month is promotional pricing; regular price is higher, making budget comparison difficult
Pricing, plan by plan
JSON Viewer
Free- FreeFree
- Syntax highlighting
- Collapsible tree
- Search
Keeper
Free- FreeFree
- 10 passwords max
- Single device only
- No sync
- Personal$1.79/month
- Unlimited passwords
- All devices
- 2FA support
- Family$3.83/month
- Up to 5 users
- Unlimited storage
- Shared vaults
Which should you pick?
Choose JSON Viewer if
- You need json formatting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
- You also want syntax highlighting.
Choose Keeper if
- You need password management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want zero-knowledge encryption.
Questions people ask
- Is JSON Viewer or Keeper better?
- Neither clearly leads. JSON Viewer starts at Free and Keeper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, JSON Viewer or Keeper?
- JSON Viewer starts at Free and Keeper at Free.
- Does JSON Viewer or Keeper run on more platforms?
- JSON Viewer runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Keeper runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, Opera, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use JSON Viewer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can JSON Viewer do that Keeper cannot?
- JSON Viewer covers JSON formatting, Syntax highlighting, Tree view, Search functionality. Keeper covers Password management, Zero-knowledge encryption, Secure file storage, BreachWatch. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Keeper: Is there a free version of Keeper?
Keeper offers a free version with very limited functionality: it stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync. A 30-day free trial provides full access to all features.
SourceKeeper: What are Keeper's paid pricing plans?
Keeper Personal starts at $1.79/month (promotional pricing) with annual billing. Keeper Family covers up to 5 users at $3.83/month annually. Both include unlimited password storage, cross-device sync, and 2FA support.
SourceKeeper: What browsers and devices does Keeper support?
Keeper has browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, and Opera. It also offers native apps for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and web access.
SourceKeeper: Does Keeper support 2FA and passkeys?
Yes, Keeper stores and autofills FIDO2 passkeys and supports multiple 2FA methods including TOTP, SMS, and WebAuthn. Biometric login (fingerprint/face recognition) is also supported.
SourceKeeper: How secure is Keeper?
Keeper uses zero-knowledge architecture where data is encrypted and decrypted only on your device. Only you can access your vault, and the company cannot see your passwords or data.
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