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Head-to-head · Password Managers

Proton Pass vs NordPass

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Proton Pass #1 in Password Managers 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Proton Pass
NordPass #3 in Password Managers 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit NordPass

Proton Pass leads on 1 check, NordPass on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreProton Pass · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresProton Pass · 5 of 5

Proton Pass scores higher on our rubric for password managers: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Proton Pass offers passwordless account login; NordPass doesn't.

Proton Pass is the better fit for best all-around free password manager. NordPass is the better fit for free users wanting broad coverage.

  • Proton Pass fits best

    Best all-around free password manager

  • NordPass fits best

    Free users wanting broad coverage

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Side by side

Feature Proton Pass 9.4/10 Visit ↗ NordPass 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Password Managers #3 in Password Managers
Best for Best all-around free password manager Free users wanting broad coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Proton Pass 5/5 · NordPass 4/5
Passkey support ✓ ✓
Secure sharing ✓ ✓
Business admin controls ✓ ✓
Family plan ✓ ✓
Passwordless account login ✓ (best) —
Specs
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web vault, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited free logins, devices, notes, and credit cards
  • Passkeys, autofill, password generation, and secure sharing
  • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers
  • Free plan includes autosave, autofill, and secure storage
  • Supports passkeys, sharing, breach scanning, and TOTP codes
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers
Cons
  • Advanced sharing and authenticator features require Pass Plus
  • Family and business plans add paid administration layers
  • Professional business features require a minimum of three users
  • Free access allows one active session on one device
  • Business and Enterprise plans require a five-user minimum
  • Passwordless login is not supported
Our verdict

Proton Pass is an end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals, families, and organizations. It stores logins, passwords, notes, credit cards, identities, and email aliases, while autofilling credentials across supported browsers…

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NordPass is a password manager for personal users, families, teams, and larger organizations. Its encrypted vault stores passwords, passkeys, payment cards, secure notes, and other sensitive information. Autosave, autofill, password…

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  1. Proton PassPassword Managers 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. NordPassPassword Managers 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Proton Pass — where it wins

    • Unlimited free logins, devices, notes, and credit cards
    • Passkeys, autofill, password generation, and secure sharing
    • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced sharing and authenticator features require Pass Plus
    • Family and business plans add paid administration layers
    • Professional business features require a minimum of three users

  • NordPass — where it wins

    • Free plan includes autosave, autofill, and secure storage
    • Supports passkeys, sharing, breach scanning, and TOTP codes
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access allows one active session on one device
    • Business and Enterprise plans require a five-user minimum
    • Passwordless login is not supported
  • Proton Pass9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad free password manager with passkeys, sharing, and apps across major platforms.

    Visit Proton PassFull verdict →
  • NordPass9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad password manager with a capable free plan and clear business tiers.

    Visit NordPassFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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