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Psono alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Psono 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."

Psono compared with 5 alternatives: Passbolt, Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Zoho Vault and 1Password.

Psono has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 25 users). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PsonoThis toolFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BitwardenFree plan · from $1.65/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KeePassXCFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
Zoho VaultFree plan · from $0.90/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
1PasswordFree trial · from $3.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Psono starts at $3 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Bitwarden and Zoho Vault.

1Password scores higher without starting lower. KeePassXC starts 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 lessPsonoPassboltBitwardenKeePassXCZoho Vault1Password

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 Psono

  1. 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 Psono has.
    • Passbolt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Passbolt does not cover passkeys, which Psono does.

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

    Passbolt vs PsonoPassbolt pricing and details

  2. 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 end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

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

    Bitwarden vs PsonoBitwarden pricing and details

  3. KeePassXC

    Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop

    • KeePassXC is free.
    • KeePassXC lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Psono has.

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

    KeePassXC vs PsonoKeePassXC pricing and details

  4. Zoho Vault

    Password manager for teams with a free plan for individuals

    • Zoho Vault starts at $0.90 per user / month, billed annually (Standard).
    • Zoho Vault lists no Linux app, which Psono has.

    Suits: Individuals who want an unlimited free plan on all their devices

    Zoho Vault vs PsonoZoho Vault pricing and details

  5. 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).
    • 1Password has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Psono.
    • 1Password lists no web app, which Psono has.
    • 1Password is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

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

    1Password vs Psono1Password pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Psono

  • The free editions are self-hosted, so you run and update the server yourself.
  • The Business version has a 25-user minimum; its price is shown for the On Premise edition.
  • Professional support and service-level agreements are quoted on request, not sold at a listed price.
  • The page's SaaS tab could not be read, so hosted prices are not recorded here.
Psono pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Psono?

The alternatives to Psono in this directory are Passbolt, Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Zoho Vault and 1Password. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Psono.

Is there a free alternative to Psono?

Yes. KeePassXC is free to use. Passbolt, Bitwarden and Zoho Vault 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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