Quick comparison
| # | App | Pricing | Verified price | Open source | Platforms | Verified facts | Score |
|---|
| 1 |  Bitwarden | Open source | $1.65/month, billed annually | Yes | Web, Windows, macOS +5 | 4 of 5 | 81.7 |
| 2 |  Proton Pass | Free plan + paid | $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually | Yes | Web, Windows, macOS +4 | 7 of 7 | 64.8 |
| 3 |  Psono | Free plan + paid | — | Yes | Self-hosted, Web, Browser extension +2 | 4 of 4 | 57.5 |
| 4 |  Passbolt | Open source | — | Yes | Self-hosted, Web, Browser extension +2 | 4 of 4 | 55.9 |
| 5 |  KeePassXC | Free | — | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux +1 | 1 of 3 | 54.8 |
1Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.1586
Votes ×0.150
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2Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
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
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
3Best 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
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
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
4Best 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
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
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
5Best for: Users who want a fully offline password manager with no account
FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
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
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