Proton Pass

Proton Pass is an end-to-end encrypted password manager developed by Proton AG, the Swiss company behind Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Drive. Launched in 2022 as part of the Proton privacy ecosystem, Proton Pass extends the company's zero-knowledge encryption philosophy to credential management. Every piece of data in your vault, including passwords, usernames, notes, and even metadata like website URLs, is encrypted on your device before it reaches Proton's servers, meaning Proton itself has no ability to read your stored credentials.

The platform offers all the features expected of a modern password manager: a strong password generator, browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers, mobile apps for iOS and Android, autofill for login forms, and secure notes for storing sensitive information. Proton Pass also includes a built-in two-factor authenticator for TOTP codes, eliminating the need for a separate 2FA app. One of its standout features is hide-my-email aliases, which generate unique email addresses for each service you sign up for, protecting your real email address from data breaches and spam. Proton Pass also supports passkeys, the emerging passwordless authentication standard.

As a Swiss company, Proton AG benefits from Switzerland's strong privacy laws and political neutrality. Proton Pass data is stored in data centers located in Switzerland and Germany, both jurisdictions with robust data protection frameworks. The password manager apps are open source, allowing independent security researchers to audit the code for vulnerabilities. For European users and businesses looking to replace US-based password managers like LastPass, Dashlane, or 1Password, Proton Pass offers a privacy-focused alternative backed by a company with over a decade of experience building encrypted communication tools for more than 100 million users worldwide.