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Open-source alternatives to Google Password Manager
Password managers you can inspect, and leave.
A password manager holds the keys to everything else, so this is the place to be strict about whom you trust. Both tools here publish their source code. Bitwarden is a company with an open-source core and a generous free tier, and it syncs across your devices for you. KeePassXC keeps a single file on your own computer, with no company in the picture and the syncing left to you.
Either one is better than reusing a password, which is the thing that actually gets people hacked.
The tools
KeePassXC
A password manager that keeps one encrypted file on your own computer.
Bitwarden
A password manager with an open-source core and a generous free tier.
A benchmark review of the biggest tool in this category is on its way, so you can see what these are measured against.
How to choose
The choice is between convenience and control. Bitwarden syncs between phone, laptop and browser without fuss and can be self-hosted if you want that. KeePassXC asks you to handle sync yourself and has no official phone app, and in return nothing leaves your machine unless you send it.
Questions people ask
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Password Manager?
Yes. Bitwarden and KeePassXC both publish their source code.
Do I need an account for KeePassXC?
No. It works on a local file, with no account or company involved.
Which is easier for a beginner?
Bitwarden, because it syncs for you. KeePassXC suits people who are comfortable looking after a file.