Padloc vs Proton Pass
Padloc
padloc.app
Proton Pass
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| Figure | Padloc | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.49/mo | $2.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · Password Managers | 9.4 (#6) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | Padloc says data is encrypted locally and is never stored or transmitted in plaintext. | Passwords, passkeys, credit cards and related metadata use zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption that Proton says it cannot read. |
| Family plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany | Geneva, Switzerland |
| License | The source code is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License, with commercial licensing available by contacting Padloc. | The Proton Pass common repository identifies the software as GNU General Public License version 3 or later. |
| Passwordless account login | No | Yes |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings | 4.8 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings. |
| Rating on Google Play | 3.0 out of 5 from 66 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 54.4K reviews. |
| Secure sharing | Yes | Users can share vaults or individual passwords, notes and cards through encrypted sharing and revoke access later. |
| Supported platforms | Official downloads cover Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome and Firefox. | web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,browser extensions |
| What it does | Padloc is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted manager for passwords and other private data. | Proton Pass stores, organizes, autofills and shares passwords, notes, payment cards and identity details in encrypted vaults. |
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
Proton Pass
- Proton FreeFree
- Pass Plus$35.88 a year
- Pass Family$59.88 a year
- Proton Unlimited$119.88 a year
In their own words
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.