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Free Padloc alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 6 Padloc alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Bitwarden, Proton Pass and Psono rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen source$1.65/month, billed annuallyYesWeb, Windows, macOS +54 of 581.7
2Proton Pass logoProton PassFree plan + paid$2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annuallyYesWeb, Windows, macOS +47 of 764.8
3Psono logoPsonoFree plan + paid—YesSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension +24 of 457.5
4Passbolt logoPassboltOpen source—YesSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension +24 of 455.9
5KeePassXC logoKeePassXCFree—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +11 of 354.8
  1. Bitwarden logo

    1. BitwardenTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    81.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Padloc

    The most popular open-source password manager, with a generous free plan and self-hosting.

    Pros

    • Free on unlimited devices
    • Open source and audited
    • Can be self-hosted

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than 1Password
    • Some features require Premium
    Visit Bitwarden Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1586
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitwarden a good Padloc alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited devices
    Not checked yetbitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium plan
    $1.65/month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Families plan
    $3.99/month, billed annually (up to 6 users)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Proton Pass logo

    2. Proton Pass

    Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Padloc

    End-to-end encrypted vault from Proton with email aliases and a strong free tier.

    Pros

    • Built-in hide-my-email aliases
    • Open source and audited
    • Free plan with unlimited devices

    Cons

    • Younger than established managers
    • Some features only in Proton bundles
    Visit Proton Pass Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Pass a good Padloc alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Email aliases
    Built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Pass Family plan
    $4.99 a month, billed $59.88 every 12 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Proton Unlimited plan
    $9.99 a month, billed $119.88 every 12 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Psono logo

    3. Psono

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want a self-hosted, open-source team vault

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Padloc

    Open-source, self-hostable password manager built with team sharing in mind.

    Pros

    • All business features free for up to 10 users
    • Self-host it or use the SaaS version
    • Client-side encryption with fine-grained sharing

    Cons

    • Interface is functional rather than polished
    • Self-hosting means running and patching the server
    • Smaller community than Bitwarden
    Visit Psono Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Psono a good Padloc alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free tier
    All business features up to 10 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Self-hosted or SaaS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Client-side
    Checked Nov 8, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026psono.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Passbolt logo

    4. Passbolt

    Best for: IT and DevOps teams that want a self-hosted, open-source vault for shared credentials

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Padloc

    Open-source, self-hosted password sharing designed for teams and IT departments.

    Pros

    • Free Community Edition with unlimited users
    • Sharing and permissions designed for teams
    • Self-host or use the managed cloud

    Cons

    • Setup and maintenance fall on your team when self-hosting
    • Less suited to personal and family use
    • Directory sync and SSO need paid editions
    Visit Passbolt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Passbolt a good Padloc alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Community Edition
    Free, unlimited users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026passbolt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026passbolt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API and CLI
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026passbolt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. KeePassXC logo

    5. KeePassXC

    Best for: Users who want a fully offline password manager with no account

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension

    54.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Padloc

    Free, offline open-source vault file with no account or server at all.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Fully offline, no account
    • Hardware key support

    Cons

    • You manage syncing yourself
    • No official mobile apps
    Visit KeePassXC Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is KeePassXC a good Padloc alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free
    Not checked yetkeepassxc.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Local encrypted file
    Checked Nov 8, 2026keepassxc.org(opens source in a new tab)