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Proton Pass

End-to-end encrypted password manager from the Proton privacy suite.

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Proton Pass is a hosted, end-to-end encrypted password manager (passwords, passkeys, 2FA codes, and hide-my-email aliases) from the Swiss privacy company Proton. Its apps are open-source and independently audited, but the service runs on Proton's servers — you can't self-host it. It's the easy, no-server option for people who want strong privacy without running infrastructure.

SOURCE-AVAILABLEProprietary hosted service (client apps open-source, GPL-3.0, audited)
LicenseProprietary hosted service (client apps open-source, GPL-3.0, audited)
PricingFree tier; paid from about $2/month (or bundled in Proton Unlimited)
Open sourceNo
Self-hostableNo
Local-first dataNo

What it does well

  • +End-to-end encrypted — Proton cannot read your vault
  • +Open-source, independently audited client apps
  • +Zero setup — no server to run or maintain
  • +Includes passkeys, 2FA, and hide-my-email aliases

Where it falls short

  • Hosted on Proton's servers — you cannot self-host it
  • The service itself is proprietary; only the client apps are open
  • Your vault lives in Proton's cloud, not on hardware you own
  • Full features require a paid plan

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