- Pick it if you are:
- Apple-only households; Casual users who want free and simple
- Top complaint:
- Apple Passwords not syncing between iPhone and Mac
- Price:
- Free plan
- Pick it if you are:
- Proton Mail users; Budget-conscious individuals
- Top complaint:
- Proton Pass autofill not working consistently
- Price:
- Free plan
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Apple Passwords
- Apple Passwords not syncing between iPhone and Mac(8/10)
- Passwords missing after iOS 18 update(8/10)
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)
Apple Passwords
- iCloud Passwords Chrome extension not working on Windows(7/10)
- Apple Passwords has no Android support(7/10)
Proton Pass
No signals
Apple Passwords
- Passwords app autofill not working in Chrome or other apps(7/10)
- Cannot export passwords from Apple Passwords(6/10)
- Apple Passwords lacks features of dedicated password managers(5/10)
- Passkey not working or no matching passkeys in iCloud Keychain(6/10)
- Verification codes not autofilling from Apple Passwords(5/10)
Proton Pass
No signals
Apple Passwords
- Apple Passwords phishing bug in iOS 18(6/10)
- Passwords app prompts for a 6-digit code repeatedly(3/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass doesn't work in Edge Enhanced Security or Safari Lockdown Mode(6/10)
Apple Passwords
- Switching to Apple Passwords from another manager(4/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass requires a Proton account(4/10)
Apple Passwords
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)
Apple Passwords
No signals
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass support slow to fix reported bugs(6/10)
Apple Passwords
No signals
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)
Pricing Comparison
Apple Passwords
Users: One Apple Account
Storage: No stated limit
Limits: Apple devices only (Windows via iCloud for Windows), no Android, no master password, limited custom fields
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 | Apple Passwords | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Passkeys | ||
| Unlimited passwords and devices Included on the free plan | ||
| Verification codes (2FA) Autofilled on iOS 17, macOS 14 and later | ||
| Passkey storage All plans | ||
| File attachments Paid plans only | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Shared groups | ||
| Emergency Access Paid plans only | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Hide-my-email aliases 10 on free, unlimited on paid plans | ||
| Security | ||
| Security recommendations Weak, reused and leaked passwords | ||
| Integrated 2FA authenticator Paid plans only | ||
| Dark Web Monitoring Paid plans only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Windows support Via iCloud for Windows with Chrome or Edge extension | ||
| Android support | ||
| Linux desktop app Debian and Fedora packages | ||
| Data | ||
| Export to file CSV, unencrypted | ||
| Generator | ||
| Custom password length options Per 9to5Mac | ||
| Developer | ||
| Command line interface Paid plans only | ||
| Autofill | ||
| Autotype for desktop apps Paid plans; needs accessibility permission on macOS | ||
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