What is the difference between Proton Pass and Keeper?

Proton Pass is best for Proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management, while Keeper is best for Businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance. Proton Pass starts at Free and Keeper starts at $2.92/mo.

Is Proton Pass or Keeper cheaper?

Proton Pass starts at Free with a free tier. Keeper starts at $2.92/mo.

Is there a free alternative to Keeper?

Yes, Proton Pass offers a free tier (Free unlimited passwords).

Proton Pass vs Keeper

Proton Pass is open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption from the makers of ProtonMail, while Keeper is enterprise password manager with zero-knowledge encryption, compliance reporting, and SSO. The biggest difference up front: Proton Pass is free, while Keeper starts at $2.92/mo. Proton Pass is built for proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management, whereas Keeper targets businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance.

At a glance

	Proton Pass	Keeper
Best for	Proton ecosystem users wanting integrated password management	Businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance
Starting price	Free	$2.92/mo
Free tier	✓	—
Open source	✓	—
Free tier available	✓	—
Open source	✓	—
2FA	✓	—
Aliases	✓	—
Compliance	—	✓
E2E Encryption	✓	—
Open Source	✓	—
SSO	—	✓
Secure File Storage	—	✓
Zero-Knowledge	—	✓

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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Keeper

Strengths

Zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data
Includes Compliance as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Affordable at $2.92/mo — one of the lower-priced options in the password manager category
Established product with 15+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

No free plan — you need to pay $2.92/mo from day one to use it
Enterprise-focused design means the interface can feel heavy for smaller teams
If you forget your master password, recovery options are limited by design
Overkill for freelancers or small teams who need something lightweight

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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. Keeper starts at $2.92/mo. 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 Keeper lacks. Keeper brings Compliance, SSO and Secure File Storage that Proton Pass does not have.

Team fit: Proton Pass is geared toward individual users and small setups, while Keeper is aimed at enterprise teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: Proton Pass is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. Keeper 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. Keeper's biggest strengths are: zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data. includes compliance 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 Keeper, the main complaint is that no free plan — you need to pay $2.92/mo from day one to use it.

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, Keeper 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 Keeper if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: businesses wanting enterprise password management with compliance
You specifically need Compliance and SSO
You care about includes compliance as a core feature, purpose-built for password manager workflows
Your team size fits the enterprise profile Keeper is designed for