Is Password Safe free to download and use?

Yes, Password Safe is open source and completely free to download, install, and use on all supported platforms including Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android.

Is Password Safe safe to download from GitHub?

Yes, the official installer and portable builds are published on the project's GitHub releases page and the official pwsafe.org website, both of which are trusted sources for the software.

What happens if I forget my master password?

Because Password Safe uses strong encryption with no backdoor, forgetting your master password means your stored credentials cannot be recovered, so it is essential to keep a secure backup of your database and choose a memorable master password.

Password Safe

Password Safe 3.73.0 – Essential Security Database Tool

Andy Zain
October 10, 2026
Security & Privacy (category)

Secure your passwords with Password Safe, the open source encrypted password database that lets you remember just one master password. Free for Windows…