8.7 / 10
Proton Pass
Swiss password manager with email aliases
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.
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Mac
Android
iOS
Lightnet Multimedia GmbH
Protection & performance
Protection
9.5
Performance
8.8
Best for
8.7
First-year price
9.0
Key features
8.5
Support
7.8
Best for
Key features
Pros
- Swiss privacy
- Email aliases included
- Open source
Cons
- Younger product
- Fewer integrations than 1Password
Frequently asked questions about Proton Pass
Is Proton Pass a good fit for my family?
The family plans of Proton Pass typically allow 5–6 accounts that store passwords independently but can share key items (Wi-Fi password, streaming logins).
Are my passwords really encrypted?
Yes. Proton Pass uses zero-knowledge architecture: even the vendor cannot see your passwords. Encryption is AES-256 or XChaCha20 – both currently considered secure.
What happens if I forget my master password?
You usually lose all stored passwords – the price of zero-knowledge architecture. Proton Pass offers a recovery key as fallback that you should print and store safely during setup.
Does Proton Pass work with every browser?
Yes. Proton Pass ships extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Brave. On iOS and Android it provides a dedicated app that integrates with the system autofill.
Can I store secure notes, credit cards or documents too?
Yes. Besides passwords, Proton Pass encrypts credit cards, identities, secure notes and (depending on plan) documents – all unlocked with the same master password.