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Proton Pass vs 1Password

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to 1Password? Here's how Proton Pass compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Proton Pass. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Proton Pass
1Password
What it is
Open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption and dark web monitoring
Password manager for teams and businesses to store and share credentials securely.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇨🇦 CA · 2005
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Business and Enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO/IEC 27001
Price from
$1.99/user/mo
$7.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
G2 4.7/5 (100) · CAPTERRA 4.9/5 (7) · TRUSTPILOT 3.7/5 (12)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Google Workspace, SIEM platforms, Google Chrome +8
Slack, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +1

Where each one wins

Proton Pass

Strengths

  • +Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption with open-source codebase
  • +Swiss jurisdiction and strict privacy protection
  • +Minimalist, clean UI and intuitive browser extension
  • +Seamless integration with Proton Mail, VPN, and Drive
  • +Built-in 'Hide-my-email' alias generator via SimpleLogin
  • +Native 2FA/TOTP authenticator included
  • +Smooth credential import from legacy tools like LastPass or Bitwarden
  • +Competitive pricing starting at $1.99/user/month on annual business plans

Limitations

  • −Unreliable autofill and form-detection, especially on Android and complex desktop fields
  • −Limited enterprise admin controls: lacks granular permission hierarchies and nested vault folders
  • −Browser extension glitches with session persistence and sync issues

1Password

Strengths

  • +Strong encryption and security features
  • +User-friendly interface
  • +Reliable cross-platform support

Limitations

  • −EU data residency not default
  • −Higher cost compared to some competitors
  • −Limited free tier

Data residency & compliance

Proton Pass
1Password
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Business and Enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO/IEC 27001

Pricing

Proton Pass

  • Pass Essentials $1.99 per user / month (annual billing, 3-user minimum)Core password management · Unlimited aliases · Built-in 2FA
  • Pass Professional $4.49–$6.99 per user / month (annual or monthly billing, 3-user minimum)SAML 2.0 SSO · SCIM provisioning · Enterprise policies
  • VPN and Pass Professional $10.99 per user / month (3-user minimum)Pass Professional features · Dedicated business VPN gateways · Server/dedicated IPs
  • Workspace Standard $12.99 per user / month (annual billing)Proton Pass + Proton Mail (15 custom domains) · Proton Drive (1 TB storage per user) · Proton Calendar, Proton VPN, Proton Meet, Proton Docs/Sheets
  • Enterprise On request Custom contractual solutions · Dedicated account managers · Custom onboarding
  • Free Plan Free for individualsUnlimited passwords and devices · Passkeys support · Up to 10 hide-my-email aliases

14-day free trial for business plans; 30-day money-back guarantee. Monthly pricing may vary based on promotions.

1Password

  • Business $7.99 per user per monthBilled annually · Unlimited password storage · Admin controls

Pricing may vary based on region and plan customization.

Features

Proton Pass

Credential & Vault Management
Unlimited storage of passwords, passkeys, logins, secure notes, and credit cards, Automatic saving and autofill across applications and web forms, Integrated strong password generator, File attachments for stored items
Identity & Alias Protection
Built-in hide-my-email aliases (powered by SimpleLogin technology), Conceals business email domains to shield against phishing and tracking
Sharing & Team Collaboration
Role-based access controls for individual item sharing, Temporary secure link sharing, Team vaults, Group-level sharing
Security & Threat Monitoring
Built-in 2FA authenticator (TOTP), Dark web breach monitoring, Password health checks (weak or reused credentials), 2FA enforcement
Administration, IT & Compliance
Centralized business admin panel, User and group provisioning, Customizable organization-wide security policies, Audit-ready usage reporting and detailed activity logs

1Password

Security
End-to-end encryption, Secret Key for additional protection, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Password breach monitoring
Collaboration
Secure password sharing, Role-based access control, Team and group management, Audit logs for activity tracking
Compliance
GDPR compliance, Data Processing Addendum (DPA), ISO 27001 certification, Subprocessor transparency
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