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Proton Pass

Free, open-source password management with built-in email aliases

4.8 / 5 · 6.7K ratings

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Bitwarden

Open-source password management with autofill in the browser

4.3 / 5 · 8K ratings

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Feature-by-feature comparison

CriterionProton PassBitwarden
Free planUnlimited logins and devices, two vaultsUnlimited passwords and devices
Email aliasesTen hide-my-email aliases free, unlimited on Pass PlusEdgeGenerates aliases through third-party forwarding services
Built-in authenticatorPass PlusPremium
Paid tier costPass Plus costs more per yearPremium is one of the cheapest paid vaultsEdge
EcosystemShares a Proton account with Mail, VPN, and DriveStandalone, with an official self-hosting option
From the cited store listings
Public adoption2,000,000 users; 6.7K ratings8,000,000 users; 8K ratingsEdge
Store rating4.8 / 5 from 6.7K ratingsEdge4.3 / 5 from 8K ratings
Update recencyLast updated October 9, 2026 — actively maintainedLast updated October 1, 2026 — actively maintained

Choose Proton Pass if…

  • You want email aliases built into the same app as your passwords.
  • You already use Proton Mail or Proton VPN.

Choose Bitwarden if…

  • You want the cheapest paid upgrade or the option to self-host.
  • A longer public track record is the deciding factor.

Bottom line

You will not go wrong with either. Proton Pass wins for alias-heavy privacy habits; Bitwarden wins on price, longevity, and flexibility. Both keep your vault end-to-end encrypted, so the master password and two-step login are what protect you most.

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Sources

  1. Chrome Web Store listing

    Rating, rating count, public users, version, update date, and publisher disclosures verified 2026-10-12.

  2. Chrome Web Store listing

    Store facts and data categories.

  3. Proton Pass pricing

    Free plan, Pass Plus features, and pricing.

  4. Bitwarden pricing

    Free plan scope and Premium features.