Bitwarden
Focus: security and open source. Shares password manager and passkeys with Proton Pass. Rated 4.8 (Proton Pass: 4.7).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.8Visit
Web App
Proton Pass
An end-to-end encrypted password manager with email aliases on the free plan.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Pricing
Freemium
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web, Windows, macOS
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What is Proton Pass?
Proton Pass is a password manager from Proton that stores logins, notes and credit cards with zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption. The free plan has no limit on logins, notes, cards or devices, and includes a password generator, passkey support, alerts for weak and reused passwords and 10 hide-my-email aliases that forward mail to your inbox while hiding your real address. Apps are offered for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Brave and a web app. The paid Pass Plus plan adds unlimited aliases, a built-in 2FA authenticator, secure sharing, dark web monitoring and file attachments.
Pros: what Proton Pass does well
- Unlimited logins and devices on the free plan
- 10 free hide-my-email aliases
- Apps and extensions for every major platform
Cons: where it falls short
- The built-in 2FA authenticator needs Pass Plus
- Sharing and file attachments are paid features
Who Proton Pass is for
Anyone who wants a free, encrypted password manager that syncs across devices.
Who can skip it
People happy with the password manager built into their browser.
Proton Pass alternatives
Not sold on Proton Pass? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
Vaultwarden
Focus: self-hosted, bitwarden and security. Shares password manager with Proton Pass. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.7Visit
KeePassXC
Focus: security, offline and open source. Shares password manager with Proton Pass. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Adds Offline. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.7Visit
restic
Focus: backup, snapshots and command line. Shares encryption with Proton Pass. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
BorgBackup
Focus: backup, deduplication and command line. Shares encryption with Proton Pass. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Proton Pass: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit
Duplicati
Focus: backup, cloud storage and scheduler. Shares encryption with Proton Pass. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Proton Pass: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Free alternatives to Proton Pass
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Passkeys Directory
Focus: security, passwordless and directory. Shares passkeys with Proton Pass. A website, not a web app. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Proton Pass: 4.7).
WebsiteFreeWeb
4.4Visit
Firefly III
Focus: personal finance, budgeting and expenses. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Proton Pass. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb
4.7Visit
Jellyfin
Focus: media server, streaming and self-hosted. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Proton Pass. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeCross-Platform
4.7Visit
Navidrome
Focus: music, streaming and self-hosted. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Proton Pass. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, macOS
4.7Visit
Paperless-ngx
Focus: documents, ocr and self-hosted. Also in Organization and Personal Productivity, like Proton Pass. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
4.7Visit
Actual Budget
Focus: budgeting, personal finance and self-hosted. Also in Personal Productivity and Organization, like Proton Pass. Free (Proton Pass: Freemium). Rated 4.6 (Proton Pass: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
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