Proton Pass vs Bitwarden
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Bitwarden? 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.
What it is
Open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption and dark web monitoring
Open-source password manager for individuals and businesses.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2016
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plans or by request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
Price from
$1.99/user/mo
$10/yr
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Ratings
Integrations
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Google Workspace, SIEM platforms, Google Chrome +8
Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera, Brave), Mobile apps (iOS, Android), Desktop apps (Windows, macOS, Linux), SSO (SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0), Command-line interface (CLI) +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
Bitwarden
Strengths
- +Open-source transparency and auditability
- +Strong zero-knowledge encryption model
- +Affordable pricing for teams and enterprises
- +Cross-platform support
Limitations
- −Self-hosting requires technical expertise
- −Limited customer support on free plan
- −No built-in password inheritance feature
- −Occasional sync delays reported
Data residency & compliance
Proton Pass
Bitwarden
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plans or by request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3
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.
Bitwarden
- Free Free ForeverUnlimited passwords on unlimited devices · Password generator · Secure notes
- Premium $10 Year1 GB encrypted file storage · Additional 2FA options (YubiKey, FIDO2) · Priority customer support
- Families $40 YearUp to 6 premium accounts · Unlimited collections and sharing · 1 GB encrypted file storage per user
- Teams $4 User/MonthUnlimited users · Unlimited collections · 1 GB encrypted file storage per user
- Enterprise $6 User/MonthAll Teams features · SSO integration · Advanced 2FA options
Enterprise plan offers EU data residency on request. Pricing is billed annually for Premium and Families plans.
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
Bitwarden
- Security
- Zero-knowledge encryption, End-to-end encrypted vault, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Password breach monitoring
- Collaboration
- Secure password sharing, Role-based access control, Team and enterprise folders, Audit logs
- Deployment & Integration
- Self-hosting option, Browser extensions, Mobile and desktop apps, SSO integration
- Compliance
- ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II compliant, HIPAA compliant, GDPR compliant