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Elba vs KeePass attachments — password manager or sealed folder
KeePass supports attaching files to password entries, and some people use that as a poor-man's document safe. Elba is a proper sealed folder. Use the right tool for the right job.
Where KeePass wins
Passwords, TOTP seeds, and small text notes with search and browser autofill.
Where Elba wins
Anything larger or more folder-shaped: scans, letters, spreadsheets, drafts. Better search, faster reads, no bloated KDBX file.
Questions people actually ask
- Can I replace KeePass with Elba?
- Not really — Elba has no password autofill. Keep KeePass for credentials, Elba for documents.
- Is KeePass encryption weaker?
- It's strong. This is about ergonomics, not primitives.
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