Alternative to Proton Pass

Why Choose AliasVault over Proton Pass

Complete Open Source Transparency

While Proton Pass does open-source their client applications, their server code is actually proprietary and closed-source. AliasVault is fully open-source - both client and server code are publicly available. This means complete transparency and the ability to audit every line of code that handles your sensitive data.

Full Self-hosting Control

Proton Pass cannot be self-hosted, meaning you're always dependent on their infrastructure. While AliasVault too offers a convenient and secure cloud-based version, it also provides complete self-hosting capabilities with an easy installation script. With AliasVault, you are in control and can choose where to host your data.

All-In-One Password Manager

AliasVault combines password management with email alias and identity generation capabilities in one secure platform. Create disposable email addresses on the fly including fictive first name, last name, birthdate etc., providing enhanced privacy and convenience. All of this without any third-party dependencies and fully open-source.

Feature	AliasVault	Proton Pass
Password Management	✅	✅
Clients Open Source	✅	✅
Server/Backend Open Source	✅	❌
Self-hosting Capability	✅	❌
Email Alias Management	✅	⚠️
End-to-End Encryption	✅	✅
Easy Installation	✅	N/A
Browser Extensions	✅	✅
Mobile Apps	✅	✅

Feature

AliasVault

Proton Pass

Password Management

✅

Clients Open Source

✅

Server/Backend Open Source

✅

❌

Self-hosting Capability

✅

❌

Email Alias Management

✅

⚠️

End-to-End Encryption

✅

Easy Installation

✅

N/A

Browser Extensions

✅

Mobile Apps

✅

The Importance of Full Transparency

When it comes to password managers, transparency is crucial for trust:

Complete Code Audit: With AliasVault, you can audit every line of code that handles your passwords, including server-side logic that Proton Pass keeps closed-source.
No Hidden Backdoors: Full open-source transparency means there are no hidden features or backdoors that could compromise your security.
Community Verification: The open-source nature allows security researchers and the community to continuously review and improve the codebase.
Self-hosting Control: Run your own instance and have complete control over your data, eliminating dependency on third-party infrastructure.

Good to Know

In the spirit of transparency, here are some current limitations of AliasVault compared to Proton Pass:

Brand Recognition: Proton has a well-established brand and larger user base, which may provide more community support and integrations.
Ecosystem Integration: Proton Pass integrates with other Proton services (Mail, VPN, etc.) if you're already in their ecosystem.

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