Padloc vs Keeper
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Keeper? Here's how Padloc compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Padloc. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption and EU hosting
Enterprise password, secrets and privileged access management platform.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency (Frankfurt, Ireland) available for enterprise customers on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS
Price from
$3.49/user/mo
$2.00/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Integrations
SCIM, YubiKey, Google Authenticator, Authy, Google Chrome +1
SAML 2.0 SSO, SCIM, Active Directory, LDAP, GitHub Actions +9
Where each one wins
Padloc
Strengths
- +Modern, uncluttered and intuitive interface for non-technical users
- +AGPL-3.0 open-source architecture with zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- +Publicly available third-party audit reports
- +Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS and web
- +Flexible vault organization with custom fields, rich text notes, tagging and attachments
- +Simple setup for shared team vaults and access delegation
Limitations
- −Poor or missing browser and mobile autofill functionality
- −Strict free-tier limits (e.g., 50 items)
- −Higher pricing relative to feature depth compared to alternatives
Keeper
Strengths
- +Strong encryption and zero-knowledge architecture
- +Comprehensive feature set for enterprises
- +Reliable cross-platform performance
- +Responsive customer support
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −Pricing can be complex for large teams
- −Some users report occasional sync delays
- −Enterprise features require higher-tier plans
Data residency & compliance
Padloc
Keeper
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency (Frankfurt, Ireland) available for enterprise customers on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS
Pricing
Padloc
- Free $0 / month Free tierUnlimited vault items · Unlimited devices · Basic password management
- Premium $3.49 / month or $34.90 / year per user / month or per user / yearAll Free features · MFA and built-in authenticator/OTP · Up to 1GB encrypted file storage
- Family $5.95 / month or $59.50 / year per family / month or per family / yearAll Premium features · Sharing for up to 5 users · Up to 5 Shared Vaults with 1GB encrypted file storage
- Team $3.49 / user / month or $34.90 / user / year per user / month or per user / yearAll Premium features · Up to 20 Shared Vaults and 10 groups · Up to 5GB encrypted file storage
- Business $6.99 / user / month or $69.90 / user / year per user / month or per user / yearAll Team features · Up to 50 Shared Vaults and 20 groups · Up to 20GB encrypted file storage
- Enterprise Price Upon Request Custom / AnnualAll Business features · Unlimited encrypted file storage · Unlimited vaults and groups
30-day free trial available for all paid plans.
Keeper
- Business Starter $2.00 per user/monthBilled annually · Basic admin controls · Secure password sharing
- Business $3.75 per user/monthBilled annually · Advanced reporting · RBAC and policy enforcement
- Enterprise On request per user/monthCustom pricing · EU data residency option · KeeperPAM add-on available
- KeeperPAM On request per user/monthPrivileged access management · Session recording · Tailored to organization
Pricing varies by source; confirm current rates with Keeper. Free 30-day trial available.
Features
Padloc
- Password & Data Management
- Secure storage for passwords, credit cards, banking data, documents, notes, and license keys, Predefined item templates (e.g., Website/App) with customizable fields, Tags for organization and item favoriting, Built-in random password and passphrase generator
- Collaboration & Access Control
- Organizations with shared vaults, Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Regular Member), Permission management via user groups, Multi-user item/vault sharing with cryptographic invite workflows
- Security & Authentication
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) with hardware keys (YubiKey) and TOTP apps (Google Authenticator, Authy), Built-in authenticator/one-time password (OTP) generation, Biometric unlock (FaceID/Fingerprint), Active session and trusted device management, automatic app locking
- Data Integrity & Storage
- Item revision history and version restore, Encrypted file attachments and storage, Rich-text note formatting with Markdown support
- Cross-Platform Access & Usability
- Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Mobile apps for iOS and Android, Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox with auto-fill and drag-and-drop support, Browser-based web application
Keeper
- Vault & Credentials
- Encrypted storage for passwords, passkeys, files and secrets, Secure sharing with granular permissions, Cross-device sync and offline access, Auto-fill for web and mobile apps
- Administration & Access Control
- Central Admin Console for policy enforcement, Two-factor authentication (2FA) and MFA options, Team and role-based access management, Vault transfer and emergency access
- Secrets & DevOps
- Secrets Manager for infrastructure credentials and API keys, Automated credential rotation, CI/CD pipeline integration, Developer tools (CLI, SDKs, VS Code)
- Privileged Access
- KeeperPAM for privileged session management, Secure remote access (RDP, SSH, VNC, databases), Session recording and audit trails, Just-in-time (JIT) access
- Compliance & Auditing
- Audit logging and reporting, SIEM integration for security monitoring, HIPAA, GDPR and other regulatory compliance support, Customizable compliance reports