Proton Pass
Free / Plus from ~$4.99 per mo
1Password
From ~$2.99 per mo (no free tier)
Proton Pass is privacy-first and open-source, with a free tier and Plus from around $4.99, ideal within the Proton ecosystem. 1Password is the most polished manager with a strong security record but no free tier. Proton Pass wins on privacy ethos and free access; 1Password wins on polish.
Pick Proton Pass if you want a privacy-first, open-source manager with a free tier, especially if you use other Proton services.
Pick 1Password if you want the most polished apps and a long, clean security record, and you are happy to pay.
Proton Pass and 1Password are both strong password managers, but they lead with different values. Proton Pass, from the maker of Proton Mail, is privacy-first and open-source, with a free tier and tight integration into the Proton ecosystem (mail, VPN, drive), appealing to privacy-focused users. 1Password is the polished veteran, with the smoothest apps in the category, strong sharing, and a clean security reputation, but no free tier.
On price, Proton Pass has a free tier and a Plus plan from around $4.99 a month (often bundled with other Proton services), while 1Password starts around $2.99 a month with no free tier. The choice is mostly privacy ethos and free access (Proton Pass) versus polish and a long track record (1Password).
We compare price, free tier, privacy, open source, and polish.
| Quick facts | Proton Pass | 1Password |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No (trial) |
| Paid price | Plus from ~$4.99/mo | From ~$2.99/mo |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Ecosystem | Proton (mail, VPN, drive) | Standalone |
| Best for | Privacy + free access | Polish + track record |
Each row reflects the feature on each product's current public release.
| Feature | P Proton Pass | 1 1Password |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited passwords | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-platform autofill | Yes | Yes |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Open-source code | Yes | No |
| Privacy-first ecosystem | Best-in-class | Limited |
| Polished apps | Good | Best-in-class |
| Secure sharing | Yes | Yes |
Pricing and features change often. Always verify the current details on each product's official site. Last reviewed 2026-06-23.
Things neither product's marketing page leads with.
Proton Pass has a free tier and open-source, privacy-first ethos; 1Password has no free tier but is more polished.
1Password is cheaper at its entry paid tier, but Proton Pass's free plan covers the basics at no cost.
Both are secure and well-regarded; the decision is privacy ethos and free access versus polish.
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