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Keeper Password Manager vs Keycloak

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Keeper Password Manager

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity starts here

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Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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Keycloak

Developer Tools

Open-source identity and access management server.

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only; Keycloak requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keeper Password Manager and Keycloak actually diverge.

Attributes where Keeper Password Manager and Keycloak differ
AttributeKeeper Password ManagerKeycloak
Pricing modelUnknownopen-source
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSSelf-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Keeper Password Manager

  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Password vault
  • BreachWatch dark web monitoring
  • Secure file storage
  • One-time share
  • Emergency access
  • Passkey support
  • Secrets Manager

Only in Keycloak

Nothing recorded that Keeper Password Manager does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Keeper Password Manager

  • Password Managernot Keycloak
  • Secrets Managementnot Keycloak
  • Privileged Accessnot Keycloak

Keycloak

  • Organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residencynot Keeper Password Manager
  • Companies with existing LDAP/Active Directory systems needing federated authenticationnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Open-source projects and communities requiring free IAM without licensing costsnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Enterprises building custom identity workflows requiring fine-grained authorisationnot Keeper Password Manager
  • Teams with sufficient operational expertise to manage infrastructurenot Keeper Password Manager

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Keeper Password Manager

  • Free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • Personal and Family plans lack team collaboration features
  • Higher per-user cost for small teams compared to some competitors

Keycloak

  • Requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain
  • No managed cloud option provided by Red Hat; organisations must operate infrastructure themselves or use third-party distributions
  • Clustering and high-availability configurations require additional operational knowledge
  • Community support only; commercial support requires third-party vendors or distributions

Pricing, plan by plan

Keeper Password Manager

Free
  • Personal$34.99/year
  • Family$74.99/year
  • Business Starter$2/user per month
  • Business$3.75/user per month

Keycloak

Free
  • Open-sourceFree
    • Full platform functionality
    • Self-hosted deployment
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Keeper Password Manager if

  • You need zero-knowledge security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want password vault.
Keeper Password Manager review

Choose Keycloak if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API.
Keycloak review

Questions people ask

Is Keeper Password Manager or Keycloak better?
Neither clearly leads. Keeper Password Manager starts at Free and Keycloak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Keeper Password Manager or Keycloak?
Keeper Password Manager starts at Free and Keycloak at Free.
Does Keeper Password Manager or Keycloak run on more platforms?
Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. Keycloak runs on Self-hosted, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, API.
Can I use Keeper Password Manager for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Keeper Password Manager best used for?
Keeper Password Manager is most often used for password manager, secrets management, privileged access. Of those, password manager and secrets management are not what Keycloak is typically brought in for.
What can Keeper Password Manager do that Keycloak cannot?
Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper offer a free tier?

Keeper's free version stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync and is effectively a trial.

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Keycloak: What protocols does Keycloak support?

Keycloak supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0 and SAML 2.0 protocols for authentication and authorisation.

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Keeper Password Manager: What does Keeper Business cost?

Keeper Business Starter costs $2 per user per month for 5-10 users. Keeper Business costs $3.75 per user per month for unlimited users.

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Keycloak: Can Keycloak integrate with existing user directories?

Yes. Keycloak supports user federation with LDAP and Active Directory systems, allowing organisations to leverage existing user directories.

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Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper Enterprise include SSO?

Yes. Keeper Enterprise includes single sign-on capabilities along with compliance and reporting features at $6 per user per month.

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Keycloak: Is Keycloak free?

Yes. Keycloak is fully open-source and free to deploy and use. No licensing fees are required.

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Keeper Password Manager: What security features does Keeper include?

Keeper uses zero-knowledge encryption where the company cannot access passwords, plus advanced features like privileged access management and session recording on Enterprise Plus.

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