Padloc
9.1#2 in password managersFrom $3.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
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Proton Pass
9.4#1 in password managersFrom $35.88 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Padloc | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Padloc plans
- 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 plans
- Proton FreeFree
- Pass Plus$35.88 a year
- Pass Family$59.88 a year
- Proton Unlimited$119.88 a year
Pick Padloc if…
Padloc suits individuals or organizations seeking a password manager with options for shared vaults, file storage, and self-hosting. Its plans cover free use as well as family, team, and business arrangements.
Pick Proton Pass if…
It suits people who want password management across desktop, mobile, web, and browser extensions, including users seeking passkey support or secure sharing. Families can consider Pass Family, while those wanting Proton's other listed products can look at Proton Unlimited.