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Password Gorilla vs Proton Pass

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Password Gorilla

5.0
Security & Privacy

Password database manager

Proton Pass

8.0
Security & Privacy

Desktop client for Proton Pass

Metric Password Gorilla Proton Pass
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4 493
90-day Installs 7 1.4K
365-day Installs 82 6.3K
Version 15373 1.42.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 425 —
GitHub Forks 66 —
Open Issues 65 —
License — —
Language Tcl —
Last GitHub Commit 7mo ago —
First Seen Mar 30, 2014 Jun 6, 2024

Reviews

Password Gorilla

Password Gorilla is an open-source password manager with a long history, though it shows signs of neglect and has a small community. It offers a traditional approach to password management with basic features.

Manages passwords in a database.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - Lack of frequent updates
  • - Significant unresolved issues

Proton Pass

Proton Pass is a free, open-source, and end-to-end encrypted password manager designed for privacy-conscious users. It offers unlimited password storage and seamless cross-platform syncing, making it an excellent alternative to paid password managers.

Proton Pass securely stores and syncs your passwords across devices, ensuring your credentials are protected with end-to-end encryption.

Pros

  • + Open-source and transparent, aligning with privacy-first principles.
  • + End-to-end encryption ensures your data remains secure.
  • + Free and unlimited password storage, accessible across platforms.

Cons

  • - User interface is less polished compared to competitors like Dashlane or 1Password.
  • - Lacks some advanced features, such as password generation and dark mode integration.