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Proton Pass vs Padloc: catalog facts
Proton PassPadloc
Paid

Pass Family is a paid subscription covering six users.

Freemium

The software is open source and self-hostable. The hosted service has free and paid tiers.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
  • End-to-end encryption for logins, cards and notes
  • Shared vaults update for every member at once
  • The server is open source, so the whole stack can be self-hosted
  • Clean interface across desktop, mobile and browser
  • Family features require a paid subscription
  • Requires a Proton account for every member
  • Smaller ecosystem and slower development than the market leaders
  • Advanced sharing and organisation features need a paid plan
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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