Transparent comparison based on zero-knowledge encryption architecture, open-source audit history, emergency vault access, and pricing.
Free / $1.99/month
100% Free (Open Source)
| Feature / Spec | Proton Pass | KeePassXC |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / HQ | Switzerland (🟢 Outside 14-Eyes) | Community / Offline (🟢 Outside 14-Eyes) |
| Security Audit | Open-source codebase independently audited by Cure53. | Publicly available open-source code audited by security community. |
| Zero-Knowledge Vault | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Open Source Codebase | ||
| Passkey Support | ||
| 2FA / MFA Support | ||
| Biometric Login | ||
| Native Autofill | ||
| Secure Sharing | ||
| Emergency Access | ||
| Vault Hosting Type | Swiss Cloud | Local Offline |
| File Attachment Storage | Limited | Database Attachments |
| Supported Item Types | Passwords, Aliases, Notes, Cards | Passwords, Notes, Keys |
| Browser Extension | Yes | Yes |
| 1 Year Plan | $1.99 | Free |
| 1 Month Plan | $4.99 | Free |
| Free Forever Tier | ||
| Pricing Summary | Free / $1.99/month | 100% Free (Open Source) |