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Padloc alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Padloc alternative for most people is Bitwarden (3.8 GPA), first in our ranking of password managers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for 1 user."

Padloc compared with 5 alternatives: Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Passbolt, KeePassXC and Enpass.

Padloc has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.49 per month, or $34.90 per year (Premium). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PadlocThis toolFree plan · from $3.49/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BitwardenFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Proton PassFree plan · from $2.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
EnpassFree plan · from $23.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Padloc starts at $2.91 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Bitwarden.

Proton Pass scores higher without starting lower. KeePassXC and Enpass start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPadlocBitwardenProton PassPassboltKeePassXCEnpass

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of password managers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Padloc

  1. Bitwarden

    Open-source password manager with a free plan and self-hosting

    • Bitwarden starts at $1.65 per month, billed annually at $19.80 (Premium).
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bitwarden also covers passkeys.
    • Bitwarden does not cover notes and Markdown, which Padloc does.

    Suits: People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices

    Bitwarden vs PadlocBitwarden pricing and details

  2. Proton Pass

    End-to-end encrypted password manager with email aliases

    • Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Proton Pass also covers passkeys.
    • Proton Pass does not cover notes and Markdown, which Padloc does.

    Suits: People who want a free password manager with unlimited logins and devices

    Proton Pass vs PadlocProton Pass pricing and details

  3. Passbolt

    Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud

    • Passbolt starts at $4.90 per user / month, billed annually (Pro, 10-user minimum).
    • Passbolt lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Padloc has.
    • Passbolt is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Passbolt does not cover notes and Markdown, which Padloc does.

    Suits: Technical teams that want to self-host an open-source password manager

    Passbolt vs PadlocPassbolt pricing and details

  4. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Padloc has.
    • KeePassXC also covers passkeys.
    • KeePassXC does not cover notes and Markdown, which Padloc does.

    Suits: People who want passwords in a local file instead of an online service

    KeePassXC vs PadlocKeePassXC pricing and details

  5. Enpass

    Password manager that keeps vaults in your own cloud storage

    • Enpass starts at $23.99 per year (Premium, US App Store in-app price).
    • Enpass lists no web app, which Padloc has.
    • Enpass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Enpass also covers passkeys.
    • Enpass does not cover notes and Markdown, which Padloc does.

    Suits: People who want their vault in their own cloud account, not on a vendor's servers

    Enpass vs PadlocEnpass pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Padloc

  • Encrypted file storage is capped by plan: 1 GB on Premium and Family, 5 GB on Team and 20 GB on Business.
  • Shared vaults are capped on Team (20) and Business (50); the page does not say whether prices are per user.
  • Enterprise has no published price, and customization is only offered there.
  • The pricing page lists encrypted file storage on the free plan but does not give its size.
Padloc pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Padloc?

The alternatives to Padloc in this directory are Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Passbolt, KeePassXC and Enpass. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Padloc.

Is there a free alternative to Padloc?

Yes. KeePassXC is free to use. Bitwarden, Proton Pass, Passbolt and Enpass have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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