Proton Pass

Proton Pass is a password manager with free and paid options for individuals, households and organizations. It is a strong fit for people who want passkey support, passwordless account login or secure sharing, but the paid plans are difficult to compare until you check their current prices.

Overview

Proton Pass pairs password management with passkeys, passwordless account login and secure sharing. That makes it worth considering if you want alternatives to password-based sign-in or need to share vault contents and links securely. Business admin controls extend its appeal to organizations, while a dedicated family tier serves households.

Made by Proton AG, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Proton Pass follows a freemium model. You can start with a free plan, but should check the live widget before deciding whether a paid tier's extra features justify its cost.

Key features

• Passkey support and passwordless login: These give users sign-in options beyond relying on passwords alone.
• Sharing tools: Pass Plus includes secure vault sharing and secure link sharing. That is a clear reason to consider it if sharing is central to your use; the free plan's sharing capabilities are not established.
• More in Pass Plus: Unlimited hide-my-email aliases, a built-in 2FA authenticator, Dark Web Monitoring and file attachments round out the paid tier. The breadth is useful, though readers who need only password management may not need these additions.
• Business admin controls: These make Proton Pass relevant to organizations, not just personal users.

Pricing

Proton Pass offers four named plans, and the paid tiers use custom pricing shown in Proton's live widget. Check the current price and terms there before choosing; without that comparison, it is hard to judge which paid tier fits your budget.

• Proton Free: The free plan requires no credit card. It is the sensible starting point if you want to try Proton Pass without committing, but the plan's feature limits are not established.
• Pass Plus: This adds unlimited hide-my-email aliases, a built-in 2FA authenticator, secure vault and link sharing, Dark Web Monitoring and file attachments. It suits individuals who expect to use those tools, but compare its live price against your actual needs.
• Pass Family: Covers up to six users. It is the clearest fit for a household that wants one plan for several people; check the live widget for its price.
• Proton Unlimited: Bundles Pass with Mail, Calendar, VPN and Drive. It is worth considering if you want those Proton services together, but less compelling if you only need a password manager.

Platforms

Proton Pass supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and browser extensions. That breadth makes it a practical option for people who switch between desktop and mobile devices or use different operating systems.

Who it's for

Choose Proton Pass if you want passkeys or passwordless account login, need secure sharing, or want password management across a mix of platforms. The family plan is designed for up to six users, while business admin controls give organizations a reason to consider it. If you only need a basic password manager, compare the free plan's limits and the paid tiers' live prices first.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Support for seven platform types; passkeys and passwordless account login; a family plan for up to six users; and Pass Plus combines sharing with aliases, an authenticator, monitoring and attachments.
• Cons: Paid prices require checking the live widget, making direct plan comparisons less immediate; the free plan's feature limits are not established; and Pass Plus may be more than a password-only user needs.

Alternatives

Compare password managers if you want to weigh a wider set of options.

• NordPass is another freemium option with a free plan for one account and broad desktop, mobile and web platform support.
• LastPass may suit someone who wants a free trial; its free plan is limited to one device type.
• Zoho Vault offers a free plan priced at $0 with unlimited storage and device access.
• RoboForm has a free plan for a single device; its Premium plan is $2.49 a month, billed annually, and renews at $29.88/yr.
• Enpass is another freemium password manager for desktop and mobile platforms.
• Psono may suit teams comparing user limits, with named Open Source and Basic plans for unlimited users and 10 users respectively.
• LogMeOnce is another freemium option with a free trial.
• Intuitive Password is another option if you want to compare services that offer secure sharing.

Verdict

Proton Pass is a good choice for people who value passkeys, secure sharing and broad platform support, with useful options for families and organizations. Its main drawback is the need to check live pricing before weighing paid plans; look elsewhere if you want to compare published costs at a glance or only need a basic password store.