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Padloc vs Proton Pass
Both stand on password managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+5
Padloc combines password management with notes, files, authentication, and sharing across major platforms. Check the plan limits and recovery constraint before choosing it.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+5
Proton Pass covers a wide range of platforms and includes features for personal, family, and business use. Check Proton's live widget for paid-plan prices before choosing a tier.
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| Padloc | Proton Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $3.49 a month | Pass Plus: $35.88 a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Padloc | Proton AG |
| Website | padloc.app | proton.me |
| On password managers | #2 of 104 | #1 of 104 |
Padloc: what it does well
- Stores passwords, notes, banking data, and documents.
- Available across desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
- Shared vaults support access and editing controls.
- Free plan includes unlimited vault items and devices.
- Self-hosting documentation is available.
What to know first
- Lost master passwords mean data cannot be recovered.
- Free plan lacks MFA and shared vaults.
- Premium plan does not include shared vaults.
- Chrome and Firefox are the listed browser extensions.
Proton Pass: what it does well
- Supports passkeys and passwordless account login
- Secure sharing is available
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and extensions
- Free plan requires no credit card
- Family plan supports up to six users
What to know first
- No plan prices are listed
- Paid-tier prices appear only in Proton's live widget
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