Best indie Mac apps for

Passwords & Secrets

Password managers are one of the first utilities most Mac users need on a new machine.

Our pick

1Password

Password manager for logins, passkeys, and secure notes.

Best for
Mainstream password manager
Mac support
Mac + other devices
Free option
No
One-time purchase
No
Made by
1Password

A polished password manager with passkeys, secure notes, shared vaults, browser integration, and team support.

Best free option

Bitwarden

Open-source password manager with a generous free tier.

Best for
Open-source passwords
Mac support
Mac + other devices
Free option
Yes
One-time purchase
No
Made by
Bitwarden

A strong password manager with open-source roots, broad platform support, and a practical free plan.

Power pick

Secrets

Native password manager for Apple devices.

Best for
Apple-native passwords
Mac support
Mac + iPhone/iPad
Free option
No
One-time purchase
Yes
Made by
Outer Corner

A native-feeling password manager for Mac and iOS with secure vaults and browser integration.

Lightweight pick

Strongbox

KeePass-compatible password manager for Apple platforms.

Best for
KeePass on Mac
Mac support
Mac + iPhone/iPad
Free option
Yes
One-time purchase
Yes
Made by
Phoebe Code Limited

A polished KeePass-compatible app for users who want local vault control with Apple-platform polish.

Alternative

KeePassXC

Free open-source password manager.

Best for
Free local vaults
Mac support
Mac + other desktops
Free option
Yes
One-time purchase
No
Made by
Open source

A cross-platform open-source password manager for local encrypted databases and offline-first workflows.