Keeper is a well-established password manager with enterprise PAM capabilities. SealedKeys is a focused alternative for technical teams who want open-source encryption, SSO without the enterprise tier, and dedicated SSH and API key types.
Common reasons technical teams evaluate switching — factual, not FUD.
Keeper's SAML SSO integration is available on the Enterprise plan, which requires a sales conversation and higher per-user pricing. SealedKeys includes SAML 2.0 SSO with Okta, Entra ID and Google Workspace in the standard Pro plan at £3.49/user/month.
Keeper's encryption implementation is proprietary and not publicly auditable. SealedKeys publishes its full encryption layer on GitHub. Any developer can verify that the zero-knowledge claim holds — no trust required.
Keeper supports custom record types, but SSH keys and API tokens don't have purpose-built layouts. SealedKeys was designed for technical teams from the start — dedicated field types for SSH private keys and API credentials.
SealedKeys holds UK Cyber Essentials certification. Keeper does not (as of May 2026). For UK government supply chain work, this can be a procurement requirement.
Honest comparison — including where Keeper has the advantage.
| Feature | SealedKeys | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
Zero-knowledge architecture Both claim zero-knowledge | ||
Open-source encryption layer | github.com/sealedkeys/crypto | — Closed source |
SAML 2.0 SSO included in standard plan | Included in Pro at £3.49/user/month | — Enterprise tier required |
SSH key storage (dedicated type) | — Via custom fields | |
API key storage (dedicated type) | — Via custom record types | |
EU data residency | All plans, Hetzner EU | Available on Business |
Cyber Essentials certified | — Not certified (as of May 2026) | |
Browser extension | — Roadmap | |
Mobile apps (iOS / Android) | — Web only currently | |
Offline access | Encrypted backup + offline viewer | |
Price (per user/month) | £3.49 | ~£4+ |
Prices and features correct as of May 2026. Verify directly with each vendor before making a decision.
Keeper has mature browser extensions across all major browsers and highly-rated mobile apps with biometric unlock. SealedKeys is web-only currently.
Keeper offers enterprise PAM features including session recording and infrastructure access. SealedKeys focuses on team secret sharing.
Keeper supports offline vault access via its apps. SealedKeys supports offline decryption via the standalone offline viewer, but requires an export first.
Keeper has been operating since 2011 and has multiple independent security audits. SealedKeys is earlier-stage.
Yes. Export your Keeper vault as a CSV and import it into SealedKeys. The importer handles standard Keeper exports and maps login items appropriately. Custom record types such as SSH keys stored in Keeper will need to be re-entered as typed fields in SealedKeys.
Both SealedKeys and Keeper claim zero-knowledge. SealedKeys derives the vault key client-side using PBKDF2-SHA256 with 600,000 iterations. The encryption implementation is published on GitHub — you can read and verify every line. Keeper's encryption is proprietary and not publicly auditable.
SealedKeys is independently run with lean EU infrastructure and no enterprise sales overhead. Keeper's pricing reflects a broader feature set including PAM capabilities and mobile/desktop native apps. SealedKeys focuses on what technical teams actually need for secret sharing and access control.
Not currently. SealedKeys is focused on team password and secret sharing, not privileged access management. If you need session recording, infrastructure brokering or just-in-time access, Keeper or a dedicated PAM solution is a better fit.
SealedKeys holds Cyber Essentials certification and is hosted exclusively on EU infrastructure. Keeper is not Cyber Essentials certified as of May 2026. Confirm specific requirements with your contracting authority.
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