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password manager · Proton AG

Proton Pass

Open-source password manager from Proton with a free plan for unlimited logins and devices, plus email aliases.

93/100

#2 of 10 password managers
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Proton Pass suits people who want a free plan without device limits and value open-source apps and recent audits1,3,4. Pass Plus adds a built-in authenticator, emergency access and unlimited aliases for $2.99 a month billed yearly1,11. The catch: two-factor codes are not in the free plan, and emergency access needs a paid plan and a Proton Mail address for both people10,11.

Best for: Privacy-minded people who want a strong free plan and email aliases.

Where the points come from

Security and audits35 of 35
Apps and extensions20 of 20
Passkeys and sign-in12 of 15
Sharing and family15 of 15
Price11 of 15

Security and audits 35 of 35 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
End-to-end encrypted vaultYesEvery item is encrypted on your device with 256-bit AES-GCM before it reaches Proton's servers4.8 / 8
Independent audit since 2024YesRecurity Labs audited the apps from January to April 2026; Proton publishes a summary4.8 / 8
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001YesProton completed a SOC 2 Type II attestation by Schellman in July 2025 and is ISO 27001 certified5,6.5 / 5
Open-source appsYesAll Proton Pass apps are open source; the Android app uses GPL-3.03,8.5 / 5
Public bug bountyYesA public bug bounty rewards researchers, up to $100,0003,7.4 / 4
Security key for two-factor sign-inYesProton accounts support U2F or FIDO2 security keys for two-factor sign-in9.5 / 5

Apps and extensions 20 of 20 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe download page lists apps for all five systems2.10 / 10
Browser extensionsChrome, Firefox, Safari, EdgeExtensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Brave2.8 / 8
Web vaultYesA web app is listed on the download page2.2 / 2

Passkeys and sign-in 12 of 15 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Stores passkeysYesPasskeys are supported on all devices, including on the free plan1,11.8 / 8
Built-in two-factor codesYesPass Plus includes a built-in 2FA authenticator11.4 / 4
Log in with a passkeyNot published0 / 3

Sharing and family 15 of 15 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Family planYesPass Family gives 6 people their own Pass Plus accounts and vaults1.5 / 5
Share with other peopleYesShare single items or vaults; the free plan shares vaults with 2 others1.5 / 5
Emergency accessYesOn paid plans, up to five contacts can request access, granted after a wait of 1 to 30 days10.5 / 5

Price 11 of 15 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free plan for a computer and a phoneYesFree plan with unlimited logins and unlimited devices, no card needed1,11.7 / 7
Cheapest paid plan$2.99/moPass Plus, $35.88 billed every 12 months1.4 / 8

The rule behind each line: how we score password managers.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
Proton Free1 personFree1$0Unlimited logins and devices, 2 vaults, 10 aliases
Pass Plus1 person$35.88/year1$2.99Authenticator, emergency access, unlimited aliases, 50 vaults
Pass FamilyUp to 6 people$59.88/year1$4.99Six Pass Plus accounts with an admin panel

Prices shown are for 12-month billing; the pricing page shows Pass Plus as 40% off a struck-through $4.99 a month1.

Strengths

  • Free plan with unlimited logins and devices, passkeys and 10 email aliases1,11.
  • Recurity Labs' 2026 audit summary reports no remote exploits or encryption bypasses4.
  • Open-source apps, such as the Android app under GPL-3.03,8.
  • Proton holds a SOC 2 Type II attestation and ISO 27001 certification4,5,6.
  • Apps for all five major systems plus a web app2.

Limits

  • The built-in two-factor authenticator needs Pass Plus11.
  • The free plan allows 2 vaults and sharing with 2 other people1.
  • Emergency access needs a paid plan, and both people need a Proton Mail address10.

What Proton AG says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

  • Proton says its services are trusted by over 100 million people and businesses11.

Other password managers

  1. 1
    BitwardenPeople who want a capable free plan and open-source apps
    94/100
    $1.65/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 3
    RoboFormPeople who want a cheap paid plan with passkeys
    77/100
    $2.49/mocheapest paid plan
  3. 4
    Keeper Password ManagerPeople who want certified security and a family plan
    74/100
    $3.58/mocheapest paid plan
  4. 5
    LastPassFamilies who want a low-cost six-person plan
    70/100
    $3/mocheapest paid plan

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Sources

  1. Proton Pass pricing, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Download Proton Pass, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Proton Pass security, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Zero-access password manager for business, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Proton completes SOC 2 Type II audit to support business security, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. ISO 27001 certification, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Proton bug bounty program, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. protonpass/android-pass, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. How to use a security key for two-factor authentication, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Emergency Access, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. Proton Pass: free password manager, Proton. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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