Proton Pass vs Keeper
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Keeper? 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
Enterprise password, secrets and privileged access management platform.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency (Frankfurt, Ireland) available for enterprise customers on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS
Price from
$1.99/user/mo
$2.00/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
Integrations
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Google Workspace, SIEM platforms, Google Chrome +8
SAML 2.0 SSO, SCIM, Active Directory, LDAP, GitHub Actions +9
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
Keeper
Strengths
- +Strong encryption and zero-knowledge architecture
- +Comprehensive feature set for enterprises
- +Reliable cross-platform performance
- +Responsive customer support
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −Pricing can be complex for large teams
- −Some users report occasional sync delays
- −Enterprise features require higher-tier plans
Data residency & compliance
Proton Pass
Keeper
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency (Frankfurt, Ireland) available for enterprise customers on 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, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS
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.
Keeper
- Business Starter $2.00 per user/monthBilled annually · Basic admin controls · Secure password sharing
- Business $3.75 per user/monthBilled annually · Advanced reporting · RBAC and policy enforcement
- Enterprise On request per user/monthCustom pricing · EU data residency option · KeeperPAM add-on available
- KeeperPAM On request per user/monthPrivileged access management · Session recording · Tailored to organization
Pricing varies by source; confirm current rates with Keeper. Free 30-day trial available.
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
Keeper
- Vault & Credentials
- Encrypted storage for passwords, passkeys, files and secrets, Secure sharing with granular permissions, Cross-device sync and offline access, Auto-fill for web and mobile apps
- Administration & Access Control
- Central Admin Console for policy enforcement, Two-factor authentication (2FA) and MFA options, Team and role-based access management, Vault transfer and emergency access
- Secrets & DevOps
- Secrets Manager for infrastructure credentials and API keys, Automated credential rotation, CI/CD pipeline integration, Developer tools (CLI, SDKs, VS Code)
- Privileged Access
- KeeperPAM for privileged session management, Secure remote access (RDP, SSH, VNC, databases), Session recording and audit trails, Just-in-time (JIT) access
- Compliance & Auditing
- Audit logging and reporting, SIEM integration for security monitoring, HIPAA, GDPR and other regulatory compliance support, Customizable compliance reports