Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Cloaked vs Proton
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Cloaked |  Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99 | $4.99Lower |
| Free plan limits | Free one-time data exposure scan | Unlimited logins, notes, credit cards and devices; 10 hide-my-email aliases; passkeys and password health alerts; no 2FA authenticator, secure sharing, file attachments or dark web monitoring |
| End-to-end encryption | All messages, emails and texts are encrypted inside Cloaked; zero-knowledge architecture with a separate encrypted database per user | All fields end-to-end encrypted: passwords, usernames, web addresses, credit cards, note contents and metadata; 256-bit AES-GCM vaults; only the user can decrypt, Proton cannot |
| Jurisdiction | US | CH |
| Custom domains | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Proton scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.2.
- Price from is lower at Proton: $4.99 vs $14.99.
- Support channels: only Proton offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Proton: 2014 vs 2020.
Our verdict on each
Cloaked
Cloaked puts an encrypted alias inbox, data broker removal and identity monitoring behind a single subscription, which suits readers in US and CA who prefer their privacy tools bundled. Identity cover comes at $1,000,000, and there is no free tier to fall back on.
Proton
Proton bundles a password manager, VPN and encrypted storage in one account, with Pass starting at $4.99 and a free tier. It suits readers who want passwords, private files and a VPN in a single subscription, and who can live with free plan limits that leave out an authenticator, password sharing and file attachments.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Monthly is $14.99, annual is $119.99, and the Family plan is $29.99 a month for the whole group. | 9.2HigherEntry at $4.99 sits under the site median of €6.84, with storage at $95.88 per TB per year and a free plan. |
| Offer | 8.3 | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | 8.0 | 9.1Higher |
What it costs in practice
A year on the entry plan
Cloaked
$179.88
12 × $14.99
Proton
$59.88
12 × $4.99
Proton costs $120 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
What we checked
Cloaked
- cloaked.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Proton
- proton.me: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- privacyjournal.net: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 31 of 69 | 8 of 69 |
| Privacy tools | 56 of 280 | 10 of 280 |
| Secure email and messaging | 10 of 60 | 1 of 60 |
| Authenticator apps | 21 of 55 | 6 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Cloaked, Inc. | Proton AG |
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2020 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Password managers
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Command line interface, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave |
| Family plan | Family: you + 3, $29.99/month or $299.99/year | Pass Family: up to 6 users, includes 6 Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Security audit | SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, PCI DSS v4.0.1 | Independently audited by third-party experts (Cure53 audit published July 2023), open source under GPLv3, public bug bounty |
| Encryption | End-to-end encrypted, zero-knowledge architecture | End-to-end encryption; 256-bit AES-GCM encrypted vaults; OpenPGP with ECC (Curve25519) for vault keys |
| Features | TOTP | Kill switch |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Protocols | Not confirmed | WireGuard, OpenVPN |
| Logging policy | End-to-end encrypted with zero-knowledge architecture; no browsing history collected for Cloaked VPN; no advertising cookies; data never sold | No permanent IP logs by default; temporary IP logs kept to combat abuse and fraud; authentication logging off by default; Proton states it has no technical means to access encrypted passwords or notes |
Data removal
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $119.99 | Not confirmed |
| Data brokers covered | from 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | United States, Canada | Not confirmed |
| Removal frequency | Always-on continuous monitoring and re-removal in the background | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Identity protection
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $14.99 | Not confirmed |
| Insurance amount | $1,000,000 | Not confirmed |
| Family plan price | $29.99 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
VPN
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Features | Not confirmed | No logs, Streaming, Travel |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Proton Foundation |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 24 months |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Price per TB per year | Not confirmed | $95.88 |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cloaked | Proton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99highest quarter | $4.99at the median | $4.99 |
Median across 29 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Cloaked
Pros
- Removal runs always-on, monitoring and re-removing in the background across from 1,000 data brokers.
- Messages, emails and texts are encrypted inside the app, each user with a separate encrypted database, under End-to-end encrypted, zero-knowledge architecture.
- Independent audits listed as SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, PCI DSS v4.0.1.
Cons
- There is no free plan, only Free one-time data exposure scan.
- Entry pricing of $14.99 for the standard plan sits above the secure-email group median of €4.38.
- Coverage is limited to US and CA, and support runs on email and help centre.
Proton
Pros
- A single account covers a password manager, a VPN and end-to-end encrypted storage, with a free plan to start.
- Passkeys, custom domains and a Family plan with an admin panel suit single-user and shared use.
- Vaults use AES-GCM encryption with OpenPGP and ECC keys, and only the account holder can decrypt.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre with no phone line.
- Free plan limits leave out the authenticator app, password sharing, attachments and dark web monitoring.
- Extra storage costs $95.88 per TB per year beyond 5 GB free.
Who each suits
Cloaked
Who it suits
- Readers in US and CA who want broker removal next to encrypted mail instead of separate subscriptions.
- Households ready to pay $29.99 a month on the Family plan.
- People who check certifications before paying, with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, PCI DSS v4.0.1 listed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want only an alias: Apple Hide My Email starts at $0.99.
- Budget-first buyers, since addy.io starts at $1 against Cloaked at $14.99.
- Apple Inc. customers after an alias and nothing more, listed at $0.99.
Proton
Who it suits
- Readers who want a password manager, a VPN and private files under a single subscription rather than separate products.
- Households and small teams that need shared accounts, since the Family plan bundles several Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel.
- Buyers who care about open source under a copyleft licence, outside security audits and a public bug bounty.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email at $0.99 if email aliasing is the whole job, since Proton adds a VPN, storage and a password manager.
- Apple Inc. at $0.99 when aliasing is the priority; Proton's $4.99 entry brings a VPN, storage and password manager in the same account.
- EasyOptOuts at $19.99 for a single higher priced subscription, against Proton's $4.99 entry and a free plan.
Current offers
Country by country
| Country | Cloaked | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Cloaked
How much does Cloaked cost at entry and on renewal?+
Plans start at $14.99. The monthly rate is $14.99 and the annual rate is $119.99, so the annual figure is what to budget for once the first billing period is done. For context, the secure-email group median is €6.47 a month.
Is there a free plan or a free trial?+
There is no free plan. The only no-cost piece is Free one-time data exposure scan, a single check rather than ongoing monitoring. Paid access can be tried first on a free trial of 14 days, and the subscription then covers always-on removal and encrypted mail on iOS, Android and Chrome extension.
Proton
How much is Proton Pass at the entry price?+
Proton Pass starts at $4.99, and there is a free plan beside it. The paid tiers widen the set of features, so the entry price only pays off if you want more hide my email aliases, passkeys and password health alerts.
What does the free plan leave out?+
The free plan covers as many logins, notes, cards and devices as you like, but it leaves out the authenticator app, sharing with other people, file attachments and dark web monitoring. Those sit on paid Pass plans, where entry starts at $4.99.
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