Proton Pass vs LastPass
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to LastPass? 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
Password manager for teams and businesses with SSO and MFA.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2008
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Business customers on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, BSI C5, FIDO2 Server
Price from
$1.99/user/mo
$4.25/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
Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Splunk +2
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
LastPass
Strengths
- +Strong password generation and autofill
- +Centralized admin console for teams
- +Wide range of MFA options
- +SSO integration with major providers
Limitations
- −Past security incidents raised concerns
- −Limited export formats (CSV only)
- −Advanced features locked to higher tiers
- −Learning curve for new admins
Data residency & compliance
Proton Pass
LastPass
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Business 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 27701, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, BSI C5, FIDO2 Server
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.
LastPass
- Teams $4.25 per user/monthBilled annually · Basic admin controls · Shared folders
- Business $7 per user/monthBilled annually · 100+ security policies · Up to 3 SSO apps
- Business Max $9 per user/monthBilled annually · Unlimited SSO apps · Advanced MFA
14-day free trial available for business plans. Free personal plan limited to one device type.
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
LastPass
- Vault and credentials
- Encrypted password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes
- Administration and policy
- Admin console, Security policies, Group management, Role-based administration
- Authentication and SSO
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Up to 3 SSO apps (Business), Unlimited SSO apps (Business Max)
- Security monitoring and audit
- Dark web monitoring, Security dashboards, Administrative reporting, SaaS Monitoring (Business Max)
- Integrations
- Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, OneLogin