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Proton Pass review

A Swiss, open-source password manager from Proton that builds in email aliases to keep your real address private. Its free plan covers unlimited passwords and devices.

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8.5/10, Excellent

Weighted across
5 criteria

Strongest on security & audits (9.0).

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Scorecard

How Proton Pass scores

Each criterion is scored 0-10 from public information, with the reason underneath. The total is the weighted average.
Security & audits30% weight9.0

Open-source apps, end-to-end encryption and a published independent audit.

Ease of use20% weight8.0

Clean apps and extensions; younger product than the market leaders.

Value for money20% weight8.0

Mid-priced paid tiers, better value when bundled with other Proton apps.

Free tier15% weight8.5

Unlimited passwords and devices free, with a capped number of aliases.

Features15% weight8.5

Passkeys, built-in two-factor codes and hide-my-email aliases.

Best for

Privacy-focused users and existing Proton customers.

Not ideal for

Users who need long-established desktop autofill on every app.

Trade-offs

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Built-in email aliases
  • Open source and Swiss-based
  • Free plan with unlimited devices
  • Bundles with Proton Mail and VPN

Worth knowing

  • Free plan limits the number of aliases
  • Newer product with a shorter track record

At a glance

Key facts and pricing

As Proton Pass publishes them. “Not published” means we could not confirm the figure.
Free plan
Yes
Open-source clients
Yes
Passkey support
Yes
Trial or refund
Free plan available
Free-plan devices
Unlimited
Company base
Switzerland
Price band
Mid-range
Founded
2023
Based in
Switzerland

Pricing: Free plan plus paid Pass Plus and bundles with other Proton services. Free plan: yes.

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Questions

Proton Pass: common questions

Is Proton Pass good?

Proton Pass scores 8.5 out of 10 in our password managers scorecard, rank 2 of 7. A Swiss, open-source password manager from Proton that builds in email aliases to keep your real address private. Its free plan covers unlimited passwords and devices.

Who is Proton Pass best for?

Best for privacy-focused users and existing Proton customers. Less suited to users who need long-established desktop autofill on every app.

How much does Proton Pass cost?

Free plan plus paid Pass Plus and bundles with other Proton services. Free plan: yes.

What are Proton Pass's key terms and features?

Free plan: Yes; Open-source clients: Yes; Passkey support: Yes; Trial or refund: Free plan available; Free-plan devices: Unlimited; Company base: Switzerland. As published by the brand, last checked 2026-11-01.

What is a good alternative to Proton Pass?

Bitwarden (8.8/10) is the top-scoring option in the same list. See the full password managers ranking for every alternative.

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Checked 1 Nov 2026. Brands change terms often; confirm on the brand's site before you buy.

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