Security News > 2023 > June > Proton launches open-source password manager with some limitations
Proton AG has announced the global availability of Proton Pass, an open-source and free-to-use password manager available as a browser extension or mobile app on Android and iOS.manager.
Proton has been offering various privacy-focused products and services for some time, including the end-to-end encrypted Proton Mail email service, the Proton VPN service, and the Proton Drive cloud storage service.
"We're happy to announce the global launch of Proton Pass, available now as a browser extension on most major browsers and iPhone/iPad and Android." reads the Proton Pass launch announcement.
Apart from the password generation functionality, a standard feature on all modern password managers, Proton Pass will also enable users to create a "Hide-my-email alias."
Another element that differentiates Proton Pass from other free password managers, according to its creator, is the use of strong bcrypt password hashing and a hardened implementation of Secure Remote Password for authentication.
Subscribers to Proton Unlimited, Business, Visionary, or Family plans, will get the premium version of Proton Pass without an additional charge.