- Pick it if you are:
- Developers and Linux users; Privacy-focused users
- Top complaint:
- KeePassXC has no built-in sync between devices
- 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
KeePassXC
- Does KeePassXC have a mobile app? No official iOS or Android app(6/10)
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)
KeePassXC
- KeePassXC has no built-in sync between devices(7/10)
- KeePassXC browser extension cannot connect to the database(7/10)
- KeePassXC Auto-Type not working on Linux Wayland(6/10)
- KeePassXC Auto-Type not working on Mac(5/10)
- KeePassXC browser integration with Flatpak and Snap(6/10)
Proton Pass
No signals
KeePassXC
- KeePassXC sync conflicts and conflicted copies(6/10)
- KeePassXC database won't open: invalid credentials with key file or YubiKey(9/10)
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)
KeePassXC
- Why does KeePassXC look outdated and hard to use?(5/10)
- Quick unlock with Touch ID or Windows Hello keeps asking for the password(4/10)
Proton Pass
No signals
KeePassXC
- KeePassXC has no customer support, only community help(5/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass support slow to fix reported bugs(6/10)
KeePassXC
- Is KeePassXC safe and for non-technical users?(5/10)
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass doesn't work in Edge Enhanced Security or Safari Lockdown Mode(6/10)
KeePassXC
- The real cost of KeePassXC: free app, DIY syncing and mobile(3/10)
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)
KeePassXC
No signals
Proton Pass
- Proton Pass requires a Proton account(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
KeePassXC
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Your own disk or sync folder
Limits: No cloud sync, no official mobile app, no customer support, no account recovery if the master password or key file is lost
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 | KeePassXC | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Auto-Type Windows, macOS, Linux; Wayland support added in 2.8.0 | ||
| Unlimited passwords and devices Included on the free plan | ||
| Browser integration KeePassXC-Browser for Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Vivaldi | ||
| Passkey storage All plans | ||
| Passkeys Since 2.7.7 via browser integration | ||
| TOTP codes | ||
| File attachments Paid plans only | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Hide-my-email aliases 10 on free, unlimited on paid plans | ||
| Security | ||
| Integrated 2FA authenticator Paid plans only | ||
| Dark Web Monitoring Paid plans only | ||
| YubiKey challenge-response Snap needs raw-usb enabled | ||
| Developer | ||
| SSH agent OpenSSH agent on Linux and macOS, Pageant on Windows | ||
| Command line interface Paid plans only | ||
| Convenience | ||
| Quick unlock (Touch ID, Windows Hello) Not remembered after the app closes | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Emergency Access Paid plans only | ||
| Sync | ||
| Cloud sync Use a shared folder or an external tool | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Official mobile app Third-party apps open the same database | ||
| Autofill | ||
| Autotype for desktop apps Paid plans; needs accessibility permission on macOS | ||
| Migration | ||
| Importers Includes Bitwarden (nested folders in 2.7.12) and Proton Pass (2.7.10) | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Linux desktop app Debian and Fedora packages | ||
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