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Proton Pass alternatives

Proton Pass compared with 8 alternatives: Bitwarden, 1Password, NordPass, Dashlane, Apple Passwords and 3 more.

Proton Pass has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly. 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Proton PassThis toolFree plan · from $2.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BitwardenFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
1PasswordFree trial · from $3.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NordPassFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
DashlaneFree trial · from $5.42/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Apple PasswordsFreeFreemacOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension
Google Password ManagerFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android
KeePassFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension

How each one differs from Proton Pass

  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). Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Bitwarden is self-hostable, according to its own site.

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

    Bitwarden vs Proton PassBitwarden pricing and details

  2. 1Password

    Password manager for individuals, families and businesses

    • 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers). Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Proton Pass has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
    • Proton Pass is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Individuals and families who want one password manager on every device

    1Password vs Proton Pass1Password pricing and details

  3. NordPass

    Password manager with breach scanning and email masking

    • NordPass starts at $4.99 for 1 month, or $31.99 to $35.99 for 12 months (US App Store in-app prices). Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
    • Proton Pass is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want breach monitoring and email masking built into a password manager

    NordPass vs Proton PassNordPass pricing and details

  4. Dashlane

    Password manager with scam protection, dark web alerts and a VPN

    • Dashlane starts at $5.42 per month, billed annually. Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Proton Pass has a free plan. Dashlane does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Pass lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Proton Pass is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want a password manager bundled with a VPN and breach alerts

    Dashlane vs Proton PassDashlane pricing and details

  5. Apple Passwords

    Apple's free password and passkey app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Passwords is free. Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Pass lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Proton Pass is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People whose devices are all Apple and who want a password manager at no cost

    Apple Passwords vs Proton PassApple Passwords pricing and details

  6. Google Password Manager

    Password and passkey manager built into Chrome and Android

    • Google Password Manager is free. Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Pass lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a browser extension.
    • Proton Pass is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who already use Chrome or Android and do not want to install anything

    Google Password Manager vs Proton PassGoogle Password Manager pricing and details

  7. KeePass

    Free, open-source password manager for Windows with plugins

    • KeePass is free. Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Pass lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a browser extension.
    • Proton Pass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Windows users who want a free password manager that needs no account

    KeePass vs Proton PassKeePass pricing and details

  8. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free. Proton Pass starts at $2.99 per month, billed every 12 months ($35.88); $4.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Proton Pass lists a web app.
    • Only Proton Pass lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Pass is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

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

    KeePassXC vs Proton PassKeePassXC pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Proton Pass

  • The free plan is limited to 2 vaults and 10 hide-my-email aliases.
  • The 2FA authenticator, vault sharing, Dark Web Monitoring and file attachments are listed under Pass Plus, not the free plan.
  • No free trial of the paid plans is advertised; Proton offers a 30-day money-back guarantee instead.
Proton Pass pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Proton Pass?

The alternatives to Proton Pass in this directory are Bitwarden, 1Password, NordPass, Dashlane, Apple Passwords, Google Password Manager, KeePass and KeePassXC. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Proton Pass.

Is there a free alternative to Proton Pass?

Yes. Apple Passwords, Google Password Manager, KeePass and KeePassXC are free to use. Bitwarden and NordPass 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 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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