GNOME Secrets vs Padloc
GNOME Secrets
apps.gnome.org
Padloc
padloc.appSide by side
| Figure | GNOME Secrets | Padloc |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Password Managers | 7.2 (#91) | 9.4 (#6) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The app page states that app-specific content is licensed under GPL-3.0-only. | The source code is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License, with commercial licensing available by contacting Padloc. |
| Support | The app page points users to its issue tracker and community chat for feedback and help. | The privacy policy directs users with questions to [email protected]. |
| Supported platforms | linux | Official downloads cover Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome and Firefox. |
Plans
Padloc
- FreeFree
- Premium$3.49 a month
- Family$5.95 a month
- Team$3.49 a month
- Business$6.99 a month
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
GNOME Secrets
GNOME Secrets has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Padloc
Padloc is an open-source password manager that also handles notes, file storage, authentication, and secret sharing. It can hold passwords, credit cards, banking details, documents, and other sensitive information. Access is available through the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, with cloud synchronization. Shared vaults and organization controls let users set who may access, edit, or share data. Padloc says information is encrypted locally, is not stored or sent in plain text, and cannot be decrypted by the company; its security whitepaper describes AES in GCM mode. The free plan includes unlimited vault items and devices but excludes features such as MFA, shared vaults, and encrypted file storage. Premium starts at $3.49/mo, and a 30-day trial is offered. Users can self-host with the supplied documentation. Padloc says it cannot recover unencrypted data if a user loses the master password.