A password manager remembers all your passwords so you only need to remember one. A European one stores your passwords on servers in Europe, under EU law. The best options encrypt your passwords before they leave your device, so the company storing them cannot read them either. It is one of the easiest switches you can make, and one of the most useful.
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KeePass stores your passwords in a single encrypted file that stays on your device, with no cloud account and no company able to see your vault. Free, open-source, and maintained from Germany since 2003.
End-to-end encrypted password manager from Proton AG in Geneva. Open-source clients, zero-knowledge architecture, and built-in email alias support via SimpleLogin.
Luxembourg-based open-source password manager designed for teams and enterprises. End-to-end encrypted with GPG, fully auditable, self-host or use Passbolt Cloud. Raised €7.6M in 2025.
Lithuanian password manager from the Nord Security family. End-to-end encrypted with zero-knowledge architecture, biometric unlock, and a clean cross-platform experience.
Open-source password manager with optional EU cloud hosting. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, but offers EU-hosted servers and is fully self-hostable. Audited, zero-knowledge encryption, free tier available. 50,000+ business customers.
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Switching everything overnight is not realistic. Start where it matters most: your email, your cloud storage, your business tools. Replace one thing at a time.
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