Proton Pass Review 2026

Proton Pass is Proton's password manager: end-to-end encrypted, open source, with a real free tier. Launched in 2023, it is one of the newest entrants but benefits from Proton's reputation for privacy (Proton Mail, Proton VPN). We tested it on Windows, Android and in Chrome and Firefox over several weeks. The free plan gives unlimited passwords and devices plus 10 hide-my-email aliases—no single-device lock like NordPass free.

Who is Proton Pass for?

If you want a free password manager with unlimited devices and built-in hide-my-email (masked addresses that forward to your real inbox), Proton Pass is a strong fit. The free tier is generous: unlimited passwords, notes and cards, passkeys, 10 aliases and weak-password alerts. Pass Plus at about 2.99 euros per month (billed annually) adds unlimited aliases, built-in 2FA (TOTP), dark web monitoring, attachments and emergency access. If you already use Proton Mail or Proton VPN, having the same account for passwords is convenient. The open source code and Swiss jurisdiction are pluses for privacy-conscious users.

Setup and import test

We imported a 120-entry CSV from another manager. Proton Pass mapped login URL, username and password correctly. Four entries needed manual fixes (sites with custom login forms). The import flow is straightforward; we were done in under 3 minutes. Creating a Proton account (or using an existing one) is required; no anonymous use.

The browser extension installed without issues. On Android the app and autofill service were easy to set up. Sync was fast in our tests.

Autofill and daily usage

We tested autofill on 25+ sites and in a few Android apps.

• Chrome: autofill worked on 23 out of 25 sites. Two sites with multi-step logins required opening the vault.
• Firefox: same behaviour. No noticeable difference.
• Android: autofill via the system service triggered in about 1 second. One banking app needed the accessibility option.
• Vault search: fast. The layout is clean; notes and cards are well integrated.

Sync between desktop and mobile was reliable. We changed a password on the PC and saw it on the phone within seconds.

Hide-my-email and 2FA

Hide-my-email (Proton's alias system) lets you generate masked addresses that forward to your real inbox. On the free plan you get 10; on Pass Plus, unlimited. We created 5 aliases for sign-ups; all forwarded correctly. This is a real advantage if you want to reduce spam and protect your main email—similar to what NordPass offers with anonymous email, but with a higher free quota.

Pass Plus includes a built-in TOTP authenticator. You can store 2FA codes in the same app instead of a separate one. We added 3 accounts; codes generated correctly. Bitwarden Premium and 1Password also have this; on Proton Pass it is included in the paid tier.

Security and open source

Proton Pass uses the same end-to-end encryption model as Proton Mail: zero-access architecture, so Proton cannot read your vault. The code is open source and auditable. Switzerland-based, the company is outside US and EU data requests in the same way as many privacy services. We did not run a formal audit ourselves, but the transparency is a plus.

Pass Plus adds dark web monitoring: your email addresses are checked against known breach databases. We had one flag; it matched an old account. The alert included a link to change the password.

Pricing breakdown

• Free: unlimited passwords, notes, cards; unlimited devices; 10 hide-my-email aliases; weak/reused password alerts; passkeys. No time limit.
• Pass Plus: about 2.99 euros/month (billed annually). Unlimited aliases, built-in 2FA, dark web monitoring, attachments, emergency access, secure sharing. 30-day guarantee.
• Pass Family: 6 Pass Plus accounts, family admin panel. Higher tier pricing.
• Pass Essentials (Business): from 3 users, sharing, 2FA, dark web, passkeys. 14-day trial.
• Pass Professional (Business): SSO, SCIM, activity logs, policies, SIEM, CLI. 14-day trial.

Where Proton Pass falls short

• Newer than 1Password, Bitwarden or NordPass. The ecosystem is smaller; fewer third-party integrations.
• No Travel Mode. If you need to hide vaults at borders, 1Password is the option.
• No self-hosting. Bitwarden and KeePass offer that; Proton Pass is cloud-only (Proton's servers).
• Business features are less mature than Dashlane Omnix or 1Password Business. Good for small teams, not yet for large enterprises with complex SSO needs.
• Free plan has only 10 aliases; Power users who want unlimited hide-my-email need Pass Plus.

How Proton Pass compares

• Proton Pass vs Bitwarden: Both have free tiers and are open source. Bitwarden free has unlimited devices and no alias limit on core passwords; Proton Pass free has 10 aliases and a more modern UI. Bitwarden has self-hosting and a longer track record; Proton Pass has hide-my-email built in and fits the Proton ecosystem.
• Proton Pass vs 1Password: 1Password has no free tier and costs more, but has Travel Mode, better family sharing and more polished apps. Proton Pass wins on price and free tier; 1Password on features and maturity.
• Proton Pass vs NordPass: NordPass free is limited to one device; Proton Pass free has unlimited devices. NordPass Premium is cheaper on the 2-year plan; Proton Pass has unlimited hide-my-email on Plus and is open source. Choose NordPass for the lowest paid price; Proton Pass for free multi-device and privacy focus.

Our verdict

Proton Pass is the right choice if you want a privacy-focused, open-source password manager with a real free tier and hide-my-email. The free plan is usable on all your devices with 10 aliases; Pass Plus at about 2.99 euros/month is fair for unlimited aliases, 2FA and dark web monitoring. If you already use Proton Mail or VPN, the integration is convenient. For the most polished family experience or Travel Mode, 1Password remains ahead. For self-hosting or the largest ecosystem, Bitwarden is the alternative.