1PasswordvsProton Pass
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
1Password
- 1Password price increase 2026 - Individual now $47.88/year(7/10)
- Teams and Business plans got more expensive(6/10)
- No free tier - 14-day trial only(8/10)
- Subscription-only model - no one-time purchase(8/10)
- Email masking is a paid add-on(4/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass 2FA authenticator and attachments are paid only(4/10)
- Proton Pass free plan limited to 10 aliases and 2 vaults(4/10)
- Proton Pass price shown is a discounted first-term price(4/10)
1Password
- Version 8 Electron app feels slow and non-native(7/10)
- Secret Key adds friction to every new device login(7/10)
- V8 removed workflows and requires more clicks(6/10)
- Can't identify and clean up duplicate entries(5/10)
- Struggles with complex login forms(5/10)
- Admin portal interface clunky and outdated(5/10)
Proton Pass
No signals
1Password
- Browser extension autofill inconsistent(7/10)
- Windows client doesn't sync fast enough(6/10)
- App quality has declined over the last 2 years(6/10)
- Browser extension keeps locking and asking for the password(6/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass autofill not working consistently(7/10)
- Proton Pass not saving passwords - save prompt doesn't appear(6/10)
- Proton Pass extension keeps locking or logging out(7/10)
- Proton Pass items missing or not syncing between devices(6/10)
1Password
- Why is 1Password support so slow? AI replies and unanswered tickets(7/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass support slow to fix reported bugs(6/10)
1Password
- Team invitations blocked by corporate firewalls(5/10)
Proton Pass
No signals
1Password
No signals
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass Android autofill not working in Brave and Vanadium(7/10)
- Proton Pass mobile autofill makes you search for the login(5/10)
1Password
No signals
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass doesn't work in Edge Enhanced Security or Safari Lockdown Mode(6/10)
1Password
No signals
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass requires a Proton account(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
1Password
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1GB document storage
Limits: Single user, 1GB document storage, no free tier (14-day trial)
Users: Up to 5 users
Storage: 1GB per person
Limits: 5 members included, 1GB storage per person, no business admin features
Users: Up to 10 users
Limits: Max 20 users, no identity provider integration (Okta/Entra), Watchtower team reporting requires Business
Users: Per user (unlimited)
Limits: Advanced Enterprise controls and Unified Access bundles need a sales quote
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Complex procurement process, Pricing not transparent
Proton Pass
Users: 1
Storage: 1 GB
Limits: No 2FA authenticator, file attachments, single-item sharing, Emergency Access, Dark Web Monitoring or CLI
Users: 1
Storage: 10 GB
Users: 6
Storage: 50 GB
Users: 1
Storage: 500 GB
Feature Comparison
| Feature | 1Password | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Unlimited Passwords All plans, includes passkeys | ||
| Unlimited passwords and devices Included on the free plan | ||
| Password Generator Customizable length and complexity | ||
| Passkey storage All plans | ||
| Autofill Works but inconsistent on complex forms | ||
| File attachments Paid plans only | ||
| Passkeys Save and sign in with passkeys via the browser extension and mobile apps | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Hide-my-email aliases 10 on free, unlimited on paid plans | ||
| Security | ||
| Watchtower Breach monitoring and weak password alerts | ||
| Integrated 2FA authenticator Paid plans only | ||
| Travel Mode Unique feature - hide vaults at borders | ||
| Dark Web Monitoring Paid plans only | ||
| Two-Factor Authentication TOTP codes stored in vault | ||
| Secret Key Encryption Extra encryption layer, can be inconvenient | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Emergency Access Paid plans only | ||
| Family Sharing Up to 5 on Families plan | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Browser Extensions Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave | ||
| Desktop Apps Mac, Windows, Linux (all Electron now) | ||
| Mobile Apps iOS and Android with biometric unlock | ||
| Linux desktop app Debian and Fedora packages | ||
| Developer | ||
| Command line interface Paid plans only | ||
| Autofill | ||
| Autotype for desktop apps Paid plans; needs accessibility permission on macOS | ||
| Business | ||
| Team Vaults Teams and Business plans | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise plan only | ||
| SCIM Provisioning Enterprise plan only | ||
| Activity Logs Teams plan and above | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free Tier No free plan, 14-day trial only | ||
| One-Time Purchase Subscription only since v8 | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-Hosting Cloud only, no self-host option | ||
| Transparency | ||
| Open Source Proprietary, security audited | ||