Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
LogMeOnce vs Proton
LogMeOnce vs Proton: the differences
| Compare |  LogMeOnce |  Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50Lower | $4.99 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Command line interface, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave |
| Family plan | Family edition for 6 family members, $4.99 per month | Pass Family: up to 6 users, includes 6 Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel |
| Encryption | Zero knowledge technology | End-to-end encryption; 256-bit AES-GCM encrypted vaults; OpenPGP with ECC (Curve25519) for vault keys |
| Features | TOTP | Kill switch |
| Passkeys | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Security audit | Not confirmed | Independently audited by third-party experts (Cure53 audit published July 2023), open source under GPLv3, public bug bounty |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Proton scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Price from is lower at LogMeOnce: $2.50 vs $4.99.
- Platforms: only LogMeOnce offers Mac.
- Platforms: only Proton offers MacOS, Web app, Command line interface.
- Support channels: only LogMeOnce offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Proton offers Community.
- Pricing model: only LogMeOnce offers Budget.
- Features: only LogMeOnce offers TOTP.
- Features: only Proton offers Kill switch.
Our verdict on each
LogMeOnce
LogMeOnce suits households that want one shared vault, authenticator codes and a free plan, and who will settle for a short feature list. The family edition is Family edition for 6 family members, $4.99 per month, while the starting price ranks 7 of 36 brands on entry price here.
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 | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry price of $2.50 sits far below the group median of €9.09 for password managers. | 9.2Entry 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 | 9.1 | 9.5Higher |
| Privacy | Not confirmed | 9.1 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
The bill, worked out
A year for one user
LogMeOnce
$30
12 × $2.50
Proton
$59.88
12 × $4.99
LogMeOnce costs $29.88 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
How they place
| Ranking | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 7 of 69 | 8 of 69 |
| Authenticator apps | 5 of 55 | 6 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Free |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Proton AG |
| Headquarters | United States | Switzerland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Identity protection
| Fact | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
VPN
| Fact | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Features | Not confirmed | No logs, Streaming, Travel |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | CH |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | WireGuard, OpenVPN |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Proton Foundation |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 24 months |
Secure email
| Fact | LogMeOnce | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | 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 | Not confirmed | 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 |
| Custom domains | Not confirmed | Yes |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | LogMeOnce | 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 | LogMeOnce | Proton | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50below the median | $4.99below the median | $8 |
Median across 25 listed providers.
Pros and cons
LogMeOnce
Pros
- Apps are listed for Windows, Mac and Linux, so one account covers desktop and mobile.
- The family edition is Family edition for 6 family members, $4.99 per month, so a whole household shares one vault and one bill.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so a phone call is available as well as email.
Cons
- The feature list is totp and nothing more, so plan inclusions are thin for anyone shopping on features.
- Sharing costs more than the entry point, because Family edition for 6 family members, $4.99 per month is priced above it.
- A free plan is listed, but 59.3% of the brands in this group also offer one, so it is a common baseline rather than a reason to move.
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
LogMeOnce
Who it suits
- Households that want one shared vault and one bill for the whole family.
- Readers who start on a free plan and pay only when the basics stop being enough.
- People who want phone and chat support from a provider based in the United States.
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want their vault inside Apple's own platform set of iOS, iPadOS and macOS, where Apple Inc. already covers them.
- Shoppers who would rather weigh a higher entry price, since Total Password starts at €9.99.
- Brazilian readers comparing local pricing, since ESET Brasil starts at BRL 64.22.
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
LogMeOnce
Proton
Current offer
Discount code
40% off Pass Plus: 40% off
Shown on the Proton Pass pricing page alongside a 30-day money-back guarantee; applies to the Pass Plus paid plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
LogMeOnce
How much does LogMeOnce cost?+
Paid tiers start at $2.50, which is a floor rather than a term total, so renewal spending is worth checking against the term you want. Across the brands compared here, LogMeOnce sits at 7 of 36 on starting price, and the group median is €9.09.
Is there a free version?+
Yes. A free plan is available, and free and budget places LogMeOnce among the free and budget options on the site. Free plans are not rare in this field, since 59.3% of the password managers listed offer one, so the free tier is a starting point rather than a reason to switch on its own.
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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