What is the difference between Proton Pass and Enpass?

Proton Pass is best for Proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management, while Enpass is best for Users wanting offline-first password management. Proton Pass starts at Free and Enpass starts at $23.99/yr.

Is Proton Pass or Enpass cheaper?

Proton Pass starts at Free with a free tier. Enpass starts at $23.99/yr with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Enpass?

Both Proton Pass and Enpass offer free tiers.

Proton Pass vs Enpass

Proton Pass is open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption from the makers of ProtonMail, while Enpass is password manager that stores data locally or in your own cloud — no centralized server. The biggest difference up front: Proton Pass is free, while Enpass starts at $23.99/yr. Proton Pass is built for proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management, whereas Enpass targets users wanting offline-first password management.

At a glance

	Proton Pass	Enpass
Best for	Proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management	Users wanting offline-first password management
Starting price	Free	$23.99/yr
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	✓	—
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	✓	—
2FA	✓	—
Aliases	✓	—
Audit	—	✓
Biometrics	—	✓
E2E Encryption	✓	—
Local Storage	—	✓
Open Source	✓	—
Your Cloud Sync	—	✓

Proton Pass

Strengths

Open source and transparent
End-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator
Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
Free unlimited passwords — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done

Weaknesses

Free plan has meaningful restrictions: free unlimited passwords
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
Community support can be slower than the dedicated support teams at commercial alternatives

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Enpass

Strengths

Includes Local Storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Includes Your Cloud Sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Free for 25 items — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Established product with 12+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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The bottom line

Pricing: Proton Pass is completely free (Free unlimited passwords), which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Enpass starts at $23.99/yr, but Free for 25 items. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: Proton Pass offers 2FA, Aliases and E2E Encryption that Enpass lacks. Enpass brings Audit, Biometrics and Local Storage that Proton Pass does not have.

Team fit: Both tools target individuals teams, so the decision hinges on features and workflow fit rather than scale.

Open source: Proton Pass is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. Enpass is proprietary — you are trusting the vendor with your data and uptime.

Where each tool shines: Proton Pass's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. end-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator. Enpass's biggest strengths are: includes local storage as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows. includes your cloud sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows.

Watch out for: With Proton Pass, users commonly note that free plan has meaningful restrictions: free unlimited passwords. With Enpass, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose Proton Pass if...

You need a tool built for proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management
Budget is a hard constraint — Proton Pass is free, Enpass is not
You need self-hosting, data sovereignty, or the ability to audit source code
You specifically need 2FA and Aliases
You care about end-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator

Choose Enpass if...

You need a tool built for users wanting offline-first password management
You specifically need Audit and Biometrics
You care about includes your cloud sync as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
The free tier works for you: free for 25 items