Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Proton Pass vs RoboForm
Where Proton Pass and RoboForm differ
| Compare |  Proton Pass |  RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web app, Chrome extension, Safari extension, Firefox extension, Edge extension, Brave extension, Command line interface | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Brave), Web access |
| Family plan | Pass Family: up to 6 users, includes 6 Pass Plus accounts and an admin panel | Family: up to 5 Premium accounts, unified billing, $3.98/mo billed annually |
| Security audit | Independently audited by third-party experts (Cure53 audit published July 2023), open source under GPLv3, public bug bounty | Third-party penetration testing by Secfault Security (report 2025), plus a bug bounty programme |
| Encryption | End-to-end encryption; 256-bit AES-GCM encrypted vaults; OpenPGP with ECC (Curve25519) for vault keys | AES-256 with PBKDF2 SHA-256, zero-knowledge (local decryption) |
| Price from | $4.99 | Not confirmed |
| Open source | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes), Passkeys (Yes), Features (TOTP).
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Key differences
- RoboForm scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Platforms: only Proton Pass offers Web app, Chrome extension, Safari extension.
- Platforms: only RoboForm offers Chrome OS, Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Brave), Web access.
- Support channels: only Proton Pass offers Community.
- Support channels: only RoboForm offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at RoboForm: 2000 vs 2014.
- Pricing model: only RoboForm offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
Proton Pass
Proton Pass’s listed free-plan features include unlimited logins, notes and credit cards, unlimited devices, 10 hide-my-email aliases, and passkey support. The provider also lists apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux, and says all fields, including usernames and web addresses, are encrypted. These are provider descriptions, not an independent security assessment.
RoboForm
RoboForm suits readers who want a long-running password manager with a free plan and a cheap family option, and it has been building vaults since 2000. Its Family plan covers up to five Premium accounts on unified billing, a rare combination of reach and cost.
Score breakdown
| Area | Proton Pass | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.3Higher |
| Privacy | 9.0 | 9.5Higher |
Sources behind this comparison
Proton Pass
- proton.me: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- privacyjournal.net: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
RoboForm
- roboform.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Proton Pass | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Password managers | 9 of 69 | 10 of 69 |
| Authenticator apps | 7 of 55 | 8 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Proton Pass | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | Proton AG | Siber Systems, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 2000Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Proton Pass | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | Unlimited logins, notes, credit cards and devices; 10 hide-my-email aliases; passkeys on all devices; no vault or item sharing | Not confirmed |
| Logging policy | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Jurisdiction | CH | Not confirmed |
Secure email
| Fact | Proton Pass | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Custom domains | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Proton Pass | RoboForm | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99below the median | Not confirmed | $8 |
Median across 25 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Proton Pass
Pros
- The listed free-plan features include unlimited logins, notes and credit cards, plus unlimited devices.
- The provider lists 10 hide-my-email aliases and passkey support.
- Apps are listed for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.
RoboForm
Pros
- A free plan is included, and passkeys are supported alongside the listed features.
- Runs on Windows, macOS and iOS, covering desktop, mobile, Linux, Chrome OS and browser extensions.
- The Family plan bundles up to five Premium accounts under unified billing at a low monthly rate.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and phone only, with no in-app guidance channel listed.
- The company is run from US under Siber Systems, Inc., so data handling is tied to US jurisdiction.
Who each suits
Proton Pass
Who it suits
- People who want a password manager with listed apps across desktop and mobile platforms and passkey support.
RoboForm
Who it suits
- Readers who already keep passwords in a long-standing vault and want continuity
- Families sharing one bill across several Premium accounts
- People who need one vault across desktop, mobile and browser extensions
Who should look elsewhere
- Total Password, which has no free plan at all
- Readers who want a plan priced only by usage across a wide server network
- Anyone looking for a product with a published regulator licence in the market
Current offers
Proton Pass
Current offer
Discount code
40% off Pass Plus: 40% off
Offer link points to the yearly-billing Pass Plus signup; discount applied at signup
Source, checked September 26, 2026
RoboForm
Current offer
Discount code
RoboForm Premium Military Discount: 40% off new Premium subscriptions
Military only (Active Duty, Retirees and Veterans); applies to new RoboForm Premium subscriptions
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Proton Pass
Which platforms are listed for Proton Pass apps?+
The provider lists Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux.
RoboForm
Does RoboForm have a free plan?+
Yes, a free plan is included, and passkeys are supported alongside it. The paid Family plan adds up to five Premium accounts under unified billing, so a free vault can be the starting point before anyone pays. RoboForm is run by Siber Systems, Inc. from US.
What does the Family plan cover?+
The Family plan covers up to five Premium accounts on a single bill, which is the main reason to look past the free plan. It is listed as a budget model option, and the features on the paid tiers include totp. Support for paying customers runs through email, chat and phone.
Which devices and browsers does RoboForm run on?+
RoboForm covers a wide spread of platforms: Windows, macOS and iOS. That includes desktop systems, both major mobile platforms, Linux, Chrome OS and web access, so the same vault can be reached from a work laptop and a personal phone without switching tools.
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