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Proton Pass vs 1Password

Proton Pass and 1Password compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

Proton Pass

8.7

/ 10

Proton Pass comes from the Swiss company Proton AG (ProtonMail, Proton VPN) and focuses on maximum privacy. The software is open source, offers end-to-end encryption, and unique hide-my-email aliases to protect your real email address. Passkeys are supported. The free version is generous. Ideal for users in the Proton ecosystem or privacy-conscious beginners.

1st Year PriceCHF 23.90 RenewalCHF 23.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.5

Performance 8.8

Best for 8.7

First-year price 9.0

Key features 8.5

Support 7.8

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1Password

9.1

/ 10

1Password is regarded as one of the best password managers and excels with outstanding usability across all platforms. Watchtower alerts you about compromised passwords and insecure websites. Travel Mode hides sensitive vaults during border crossings. The family plan offers shared vaults for up to 5 people. Only drawback: there is no free version.

1st Year PriceCHF 35.90 RenewalCHF 35.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.6

Performance 9.3

Best for 9.5

First-year price 8.0

Key features 9.6

Support 8.8

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Our Verdict

1Password narrowly wins – Proton Pass is the leaner choice.

1Password scores 9.1 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, Proton Pass is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

1Password takes a slight lead in our comparison with an overall score of 9.1 out of 10 – an advantage of 0.4 points over Proton Pass. The gap is small but consistent across multiple test dimensions.

On price, Proton Pass currently sits at CHF 24 in year one, 1Password at CHF 36. Watch the renewal price closely: both are transparently listed in the table above and matter more long-term than the introductory price.

Strength profiles: Proton Pass scores highest on protection, 1Password on protection. If you care most about one of those dimensions, the choice is clear. For all-round needs, either product is a safe pick.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	Proton Pass	1Password
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	No	No
Password manager	No	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	No	No
Parental controls	No	No
Identity protection	No	No
Low system impact	No	No
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	999	999
System impact in daily use	Moderate	Very low

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Frequently asked questions about Proton Pass vs 1Password

Which scores higher on protection, Proton Pass or 1Password?

Both reach top scores in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives – the differences are small. The exact scores are in the comparison table above.

Which is cheaper in year 1 and on renewal – Proton Pass or 1Password?

Look at the price columns above: year-one price and renewal price are stated transparently side by side. The renewal delta is often the bigger cost factor over 3 years.

Which is better for families, Proton Pass or 1Password?

Both offer family plans for 5–10 devices. What matters: does the product have a dedicated parental-controls mode, screen-time management and a smooth setup. Details in the feature table.

Do I get better Mac/mobile support with Proton Pass or 1Password?

Platform support is listed in the comparison above. Generally: macOS performance is best with Bitdefender and Intego; Android protection is most mature with Bitdefender, Norton and Kaspersky.