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Password Managers comparison · 2026
Proton Pass edges out Apple Keychain in this Password Managers comparison, scoring 81 against 74 across our seven scored dimensions. Apple Keychain leads on Price/Value (100 vs 88), while Proton Pass has the edge on Import/Export (75 vs 50). The two are closest on Browser Extension, where the gap is just 0 points. Both offer a free tier, making either a low-risk starting point. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
Apple Keychain
Free, seamless, but Apple ecosystem only
74/100
Proton Pass
Privacy-first from the ProtonMail team
81/100
Radar comparison
Apple Keychain
74
Proton Pass
81
Security
Encryption standard, zero-knowledge architecture, audit results
Ease of Use
Onboarding, daily UX, autofill reliability
Cross-Platform
Browser extensions, mobile apps, OS support
Price/Value
Free tier, paid tier cost vs features
Team Features
Sharing, vaults, admin controls, SSO
Import/Export
CSV import, migration tools, portability
Browser Extension
Autofill accuracy, extension speed, form detection
Overall Score
Based on our independent scoring across 7 dimensions, Proton Pass scores 81/100 overall versus Apple Keychain's 74/100 — a 7-point margin. Proton Pass leads on Price/Value in particular. That said, Apple Keychain may still be the right choice if the dimensions where it scores higher match your specific priorities — the radar chart above shows the full profile side by side.
Both Apple Keychain and Proton Pass offer a free tier, so entry-level cost is not a differentiating factor. Compare the feature and usage limits of each free plan to see which gives you more headroom before a paid upgrade is needed.
Apple Keychain scores higher on Price/Value — 100/100 versus 88/100 for Proton Pass. If price/value is your primary decision criterion, Apple Keychain is the stronger choice in this head-to-head.
Switching between password managers tools is generally possible but involves migration effort: exporting your data or configuration from Apple Keychain, re-importing or reconfiguring in Proton Pass, and updating any API integrations or environment variables in your codebase. The effort scales with how deeply embedded the tool is in your stack. Test Proton Pass on a non-production project first before migrating.
Apple Keychain (74/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise price/value — its strongest dimension — and who want a free entry point. Proton Pass (81/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise security and want a free entry point. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (Proton Pass) is the safer default choice.
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