Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager from the maker of Proton Mail, based in Switzerland. Stores logins, notes, and cards, with built-in email aliasing via SimpleLogin. Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the major browsers.
Reviewed by Marco Wollank
Proton Pass
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Threat level
Covered
A covered pick. Anyone can use it as a private drop-in, with no setup or know-how. Enough for most people. Threat levels
Our take
The pitch that lands is integration: if you already use Proton Mail or VPN, Pass slots in cleanly, and the built-in SimpleLogin aliasing lets you create a throwaway address per signup without leaving the app. The code is open and independently audited, so the privacy claims are not just marketing. The catch is that the best of it assumes you are buying into Proton broadly, and the free tier is tighter on aliases and vaults than the paid plan. Worth it if you want one trusted company for mail, VPN, and passwords; less so if you would rather not put everything under one roof.
Website at a glance
proton.me
B+ score 80
Solid website security headers
Graded by Mozilla HTTP Observatory, tested 14d ago
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