Software:Proton Pass

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Proton Pass
Screenshot of Proton Pass showing a login record including a passkey
Original author(s)Andy Yen
Developer(s)Proton AG
Initial releaseApril 20, 2023 (paid beta)
June 28, 2023 (full launch)
PlatformAndroid, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and web browsers Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Safari
Available inMultilingual
TypePassword manager
LicenseGNU GPLv3

Proton Pass is a freemium open-source password manager developed by the Swiss software company Proton AG.

Overview

Proton Pass can store login credentials, email aliases, credit card data, passkeys, 2FA secret keys, files, and notes in virtual vaults that are encrypted using 256-bit AES-GCM.[1][2]

Browser extensions are available for Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc.) and Firefox.[3][4][5][6][7]

History

Following Proton's acquisition of SimpleLogin, in April 2022, engineers from both companies worked on developing a password manager to release under the Proton brand.[8][9][10]

On April 20, 2023, Proton launched a beta version of Proton Pass to a limited audience of existing Proton customers.[11][12][13]

On 28 June 2023, Proton Pass was launched globally under a freemium model. Initially, it was available as a browser extension (Chromium-based browsers and Firefox) and as a mobile app (iPhone/iPad and Android).[2][14][15][16]

On 19 July 2023, Proton published the results of its security audit of Proton Pass mobile apps, browser extensions, and API, conducted by Cure53. At the same time, Proton released the Proton Pass clients' source code under the GNU General Public License v3.0.[17][18][19][20][21][22]

On 25 October 2023, Proton announced the addition of a sharing feature to Proton Pass, allowing users to share passwords and other sensitive information with other Proton Pass users, via end-to-end encryption.[23][24][25]

On 25 January 2024, Proton announced that paid users would have access to the Proton Sentinel high-security program, which is designed to identify and prevent account takeover attacks.[26][27][28]

On 7 February 2024, Proton Pass for Business was launched, with 24/7 business support, increased sharing limits, unlimited vaults and a dedicated admin panel.[29][30]

On 29 February 2024, Proton announced the launch of the Proton Pass Windows app.[31][32]

On 21 March 2024, support was added for passkeys. This feature was made available to both free and paid plans.[33][34]

On 22 April 2024, the Proton Pass Android app became available on F-Droid.[35]

On 6 May 2024, a collection of security features, dubbed Pass Monitor, was launched, which includes dark web leaked password monitoring and password strength warnings.[36][37]

On 6 June 2024, the Proton Pass macOS and Linux desktop apps, and the Safari browser extension were launched.[38][39]

On 12 July 2024, Proton Pass launched a secure sharing feature for paid plans, which allows users to share credentials and other information with non-Proton Pass users.[40][41]

On 8 August 2024, Proton Pass launched its Identities feature which allows for storing and auto-filling common data such as name, address and telephone phone number. It also introduced biometric authentication.[42][43]

On 9 October 2024, Proton Pass launched a family plan.[44][45] In April 2025, Proton Pass added support for file attachments within the password manager.[46][47]

Reviews

Proton Pass launched in 2023 to largely positive reviews but reviewers criticized the lack of features compared to competitors.

Privacy Journal wrote that[48] it is "a little feature barren, but the tools it offers are of high quality".

TechCrunch stated,[2]

Proton Pass doesn't have all the bells and whistles of 1Password, but it's a solid password manager.

PCMag wrote,[49]

While short on frills, Proton Pass does a perfectly capable job of managing your passwords.

In January 2024, PCMag named Proton Pass "Best for no-frills" password manager.[50] In 2024, TechRadar named Proton Pass "Best for privacy" in their review of password managers saying,[51]

Although it is relatively new to the field, the company's ethos and reputation are reasons to be positive.

References

  1. ↑ "The Best Password Managers" (in en-US). The New York Times. 2024-03-01. ISSN 0362-4331. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-password-managers/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dillet, Romain (2023-06-28). "Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass" (in en-US). https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/28/proton-launches-its-password-manager-proton-pass/. 
  3. ↑ "android-pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · protonpass/android-pass" (in en). https://github.com/protonpass/android-pass/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md. 
  4. ↑ Roth, Emma (2024-02-29). "Proton Pass is now available as a Windows app." (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/29/24085958/proton-pass-is-now-available-as-a-windows-app. 
  5. ↑ "ios-pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · protonpass/ios-pass" (in en). https://github.com/protonpass/ios-pass/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md. 
  6. ↑ "WebClients/applications/pass-extension/CHANGELOG.md at main · ProtonMail/WebClients" (in en). https://github.com/ProtonMail/WebClients/blob/main/applications/pass-extension/CHANGELOG.md. 
  7. ↑ "WebClients/applications/pass/CHANGELOG.md at main · ProtonMail/WebClients" (in en). https://github.com/ProtonMail/WebClients/blob/main/applications/pass/CHANGELOG.md. 
  8. ↑ McDaniel, Allison (April 8, 2022). "ProtonMail acquires email alias startup SimpleLogin". https://9to5mac.com/2022/04/08/protonmail-acquires-simplelogin/. 
  9. ↑ Lomas, Natasha (2022-04-08). "Proton acquires SimpleLogin" (in en-US). https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/08/proton-buys-simplelogin/. 
  10. ↑ "Email service ProtonMail acquires email alias start-up SimpleLogin". April 9, 2022. https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/email-service-protonmail-acquires-email-alias-start-up-simplelogin-122040900699_1.html. 
  11. ↑ Crider, Michael (April 21, 2023). "Proton Mail now includes an encrypted password manager" (in en). https://www.pcworld.com/article/1794474/proton-mail-now-includes-an-encrypted-password-manager.html. 
  12. ↑ Cawley, Conor (2023-04-24). "Proton Pass Is the New Password Manager on the Block" (in en-US). https://tech.co/news/proton-pass-new-password-manager. 
  13. ↑ Maruccia, Alfonso (2023-04-21). "Proton Mail's new product is a secure password manager" (in en-US). https://www.techspot.com/news/98404-proton-mail-new-product-secure-password-manager.html. 
  14. ↑ Potuck, Michael (2023-06-28). "Proton Pass end-to-end encrypted password manager is here and free for everyone" (in en-US). https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/28/proton-pass-encrypted-password-manager-free/. 
  15. ↑ Toulas, Bill (June 29, 2023). "Proton launches open-source password manager with some limitations" (in en-us). https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proton-launches-open-source-password-manager-with-some-limitations/. 
  16. ↑ Tiwari, Aditya (June 28, 2023). "Proton launches its password manager Proton Pass, now available for download" (in en). https://www.neowin.net/news/proton-launches-its-password-manager-proton-pass-now-available-for-download/. 
  17. ↑ "Pentest-Report Proton Pass Browser Addon, Apps & API 05.-06.2023". 2023-07-17. https://res.cloudinary.com/dbulfrlrz/images/v1707561557/wp-pme/Cure53-proton-pass-20230717/Cure53-proton-pass-20230717.pdf?_i=AA. 
  18. ↑ Brinkmann, Martin (2023-07-19). "Proton Pass password manager apps released as open source - gHacks Tech News" (in en-US). https://www.ghacks.net/2023/07/19/proton-pass-password-manager-apps-released-as-open-source/. 
  19. ↑ Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson, Sofia (2023-07-20). "Proton Pass is now an independently security audited, open source password manager" (in en). https://betanews.com/2023/07/20/proton-pass-is-now-an-independently-security-audited-open-source-password-manager/. 
  20. ↑ "WebClients/applications/pass-extension at main · ProtonMail/WebClients" (in en). https://github.com/ProtonMail/WebClients/tree/main/applications/pass-extension. 
  21. ↑ protonpass/ios-pass, Proton Pass, 2024-05-24, https://github.com/protonpass/ios-pass, retrieved 2024-05-27 
  22. ↑ protonpass/android-pass, Proton Pass, 2024-05-26, https://github.com/protonpass/android-pass, retrieved 2024-05-27 
  23. ↑ Castro, Chiara (2023-10-25). "You can now securely share all your passwords with new Proton Pass tool" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/you-can-now-securely-share-all-your-passwords-with-new-proton-pass-tool. 
  24. ↑ Smith, Chris (2023-10-25). "Proton Pass is free for a full year, as Secure Password Sharing launches" (in en-US). https://bgr.com/tech/proton-pass-goes-free-for-a-full-year-just-as-secure-password-sharing-feature-launches/. 
  25. ↑ Rixecker, Kim (2024-01-19). "Passwörter sicher teilen: So funktioniert's" (in de). https://t3n.de/news/passwoerter-sicher-teilen-ratgeber-1602353/. 
  26. ↑ Castro, Chiara (2023-11-30). "Proton Pass users now have even more ways to protect their digital privacy" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/proton-pass-users-now-have-even-more-ways-to-protect-their-digital-privacy. 
  27. ↑ Vermes, Krystle (2023-11-30). "Latest Proton Pass enhancement could give it an edge over the competition" (in en). https://www.androidpolice.com/proton-pass-plus-sentinel-security-email/. 
  28. ↑ Potuck, Michael (December 1, 2023). "Proton Sentinel arrives for Proton Pass Plus users, secures accounts even when credentials are stolen". https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/01/proton-sentinel-arrives-for-proton-pass-users/. 
  29. ↑ Maddison, Lewis (2024-02-07). "Proton is bringing its password manager to the business world" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/proton-is-bringing-its-password-manager-to-the-business-world. 
  30. ↑ Potuck, Michael (2024-02-08). "Proton launches open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for business" (in en-US). https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/08/proton-launches-encrypted-password-manager-for-business/. 
  31. ↑ Ledford, Jerri (February 29, 2024). "Proton Pass Now Has a New Windows App" (in en). https://www.lifewire.com/proton-pass-windows-app-8602222. 
  32. ↑ Fagioli, Brian (2024-02-29). "Proton Pass password manager app for Windows launches with offline mode -- macOS and Linux versions on the way" (in en). https://betanews.com/2024/02/29/proton-pass-password-manager-app-windows/. 
  33. ↑ Maddison, Lewis (2024-03-21). "Proton Pass adds passkey support for all users - even those who don't pay" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/proton-pass-adds-passkeys. 
  34. ↑ Smith, Chris (2024-03-22). "Proton Pass now supports passkeys on all of its plans" (in en-US). https://bgr.com/tech/proton-pass-now-supports-passkeys-on-all-of-its-plans/. 
  35. ↑ "Proton Pass: Password Manager". https://f-droid.org/packages/proton.android.pass.fdroid/. 
  36. ↑ Collins, Benedict (2024-05-06). "Proton Pass launches new Pass Monitor security suite". https://www.techradar.com/pro/proton-pass-launches-new-pass-monitor-security-suite. 
  37. ↑ Hawkins, Joshua (2024-05-06). "Proton Pass Can Now Judge Your Passwords and Find Your Info on the Dark Web". https://lifehacker.com/tech/proton-pass-free-password-health-check-premium-dark-web-monitoring. 
  38. ↑ Das, Ankush (2024-06-06). "Proton Pass Launched for Linux and macOS With a Steal Deal for its Plus Plan". https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-pass-linux/. 
  39. ↑ Davenport, Corbin (2024-06-06). "Proton Pass Arrives on Mac and Linux". https://www.howtogeek.com/proton-pass-arrives-on-mac-and-linux/. 
  40. ↑ Irwin, Kate (2024-07-12). "Proton Pass Now Lets You Share Passwords With Anyone Via Secure Links". https://www.pcmag.com/news/proton-pass-lets-you-share-passwords-with-anyone-via-secure-links. 
  41. ↑ LeFebvre, Rob (2024-07-12). "Proton Pass Launches New Secure Links for Sharing With Anyone". https://www.lifewire.com/proton-pass-launches-new-secure-links-for-sharing-with-anyone-8677506. 
  42. ↑ Fisher, Jon (2024-08-08). "New Proton Pass Identities Can Autofill Form Data for You". https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/new-proton-pass-identities-can-autofill-form-data-for-you/ar-AA1osJRu. 
  43. ↑ Wallen, Jack (2024-08-08). "Proton Pass password manager adds identity data, biometric authentication". https://www.zdnet.com/article/proton-pass-password-manager-adds-identity-data-biometric-authentication/. 
  44. ↑ Collins, Benedict (2024-10-09). "Proton Pass launches new family plan". https://www.techradar.com/pro/proton-pass-launches-new-family-plan. 
  45. ↑ Thomas, Chris (2024-10-09). "Proton Pass gets a family plan with up to six accounts and new admin tools". https://www.androidpolice.com/proton-pass-family-plan-six-accounts-admin-tools/. 
  46. ↑ Cantisano, Timi (2025-04-17). "Proton Pass now lets you store sensitive info right alongside your passwords" (in en). https://www.androidpolice.com/proton-pass-secure-file-attachment/. 
  47. ↑ "You Can Now Attach Files to Your Passwords with Proton Pass" (in en). 2025-04-28. https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-pass-file-attachments/. 
  48. ↑ Day, Brett (2023-12-28). "Proton Pass Review 2024: Pros & Cons, Features, Value" (in en-US). https://www.privacyjournal.net/proton-pass-review/. 
  49. ↑ Key, Kim (January 27, 2024). "Proton Pass Review" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/proton-pass. 
  50. ↑ Key, Kim (May 20, 2024). "The Best Password Managers for 2024" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers. 
  51. ↑ Collins, Benedict; Ballard, Barclay (2022-09-29). "Best password manager of 2024" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/best/password-manager. 



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