Proton Pass vs Authentik

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

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Proton Pass

Open-source password manager from Proton

4.3
Editorial Rating
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Authentik

Open-source identity provider

4.6
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.3
vs
4.6

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
freemium
Feature
Proton Pass
Authentik
Password Vault
Email Aliases
Integrated 2FA
Secure Sharing
Passkey Support
Dark Web Monitoring
SAML/OIDC/OAuth2
LDAP provider
MFA support
User self-service
Proxy authentication
Flow designer

Proton Pass Pros

  • Open source and independently audited
  • Generous free tier with unlimited passwords
  • Built-in email aliases for privacy
  • Integrated 2FA codes in the vault
  • Strong privacy focus from Proton team
  • Part of the Proton ecosystem

Proton Pass Cons

  • Relatively new product launched in 2023
  • Fewer features than established competitors
  • Browser extension can be slow
  • Limited organizational features
  • Import options are limited
  • Desktop apps are still in development

Authentik Pros

  • Comprehensive SSO solution
  • Beautiful modern UI
  • Flexible flow designer
  • Easy Docker deployment
  • Active development
  • Good documentation

Authentik Cons

  • Complex initial setup
  • Resource hungry compared to alternatives
  • Younger project less battle-tested
  • Limited enterprise ecosystem
  • Steep learning curve
  • Fewer third-party integrations than Auth0

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