Padloc
Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals, families and teams.
Updated · AppBreakup editorial · Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted
Is Padloc free?
Yes, free and open source
- Starting price:
- $3.49/month (Premium)
- Free plan:
- Yes, unlimited items and devices
Checked on Padloc's site Nov 8, 2026
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BitwardenPremium plan: $1.65/month, billed annually
1PasswordStarting price: $3.99 a month (Individual, regular price)
Proton PassStarting price: $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually
- Verified facts
- 5 of 5
- Alternatives ranked
- 6
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About Padloc
Padloc is an open-source password manager developed by MaKleSoft in Germany. Besides passwords it stores credit cards, notes with Markdown, documents and one-time password codes, all end-to-end encrypted before they reach the server, so the company can't read them. Vault items sync across apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, a web app and browser extensions. Sharing is built in: families, teams and businesses get shared vaults and groups for managing who sees what, and business plans add directory sync. The code is published under the AGPL, the service has been through several independent security audits, and you can run your own server if you don't want to use the hosted one. The hosted service has a free plan with unlimited items and devices, while paid Premium, Family, Team and Business plans add encrypted file storage and more shared vaults. It's a smaller project than Bitwarden, with a smaller community and fewer integrations.
Best for: People and small teams who want an open-source, self-hostable vault with simple sharing.
Padloc pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from Padloc's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, unlimited items and devices | Nov 8, 2026 | padloc.app |
| Starting price | $3.49/month (Premium) | Nov 8, 2026 | padloc.app |
Pros and cons
What works
- AGPL open source and independently audited
- Free hosted plan with unlimited items and devices
- Self-hosting option for full control of your data
- Built-in authenticator codes and Markdown notes
Why people leave
- Much smaller community and ecosystem than Bitwarden
- Family sharing is capped at five users on the Family plan
- Encrypted file storage needs a paid plan
Padloc vs Bitwarden, 1Password and Proton Pass
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Padloc | Bitwarden | 1Password | Proton Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Open source | Open source | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $3.49/month (Premium) | $1.65/month, billed annually | $3.99 a month (Individual, regular price) | $2.99 a month for Pass Plus, billed annually |
| Free plan | Yes, unlimited items and devices | Free app | No | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Top Padloc alternatives
See all 6- 1Bitwarden81.7
The most popular open-source password manager, with a generous free plan and self-hosting.
- 21Password74.4
Polished paid manager with excellent family and team sharing and wide integrations.
- 3Proton Pass64.8
End-to-end encrypted vault from Proton with email aliases and a strong free tier.
- 4
Psono57.5Open-source, self-hostable password manager built with team sharing in mind.
- 5
Passbolt55.9Open-source, self-hosted password sharing designed for teams and IT departments.
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Padloc: common questions
What is Padloc?
Padloc: Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals, families and teams. Best for people and small teams who want an open-source, self-hostable vault with simple sharing. Available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension, and you can host it yourself.
Is Padloc free?
Yes. Padloc is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
How much does Padloc cost?
Padloc is free and open source. Free plan: Yes, unlimited items and devices; Starting price: $3.49/month (Premium). Checked on Padloc's own site, November 2026.
Is Padloc open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at padloc/padloc. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Padloc run on?
Padloc is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Padloc?
The highest-ranked Padloc alternatives right now are Bitwarden, 1Password and Proton Pass. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Padloc vs Bitwarden: what's the difference?
Both Padloc and Bitwarden are free and open source. Verified prices: Padloc $3.49/month (Premium), Bitwarden $1.65/month, billed annually. Both run on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension.