Password Managers
European password managers with end-to-end encryption – your credentials belong to you, not US corporations.
LastPass Hack and CLOUD Act: Why US Password Managers are Risky
LastPass was hacked in 2022 – encrypted password vaults were stolen. Additionally, 1Password, LastPass and Dashlane are subject to the CLOUD Act, which allows US authorities access. European providers are not subject to this law.
Quick Switch
Which US service do you want to move away from?
All Providers in Detail
European password managers – Zero-Knowledge and GDPR compliant.
Proton Pass
Open SourceEnd-to-end encrypted password manager from Switzerland
- End-to-end encryption including metadata (URLs, usernames)
- Integrated 2FA authenticator
- Open source and independently audited
- Integrated hide-my-email alias service
Bitwarden
Open SourceOpen-source password manager with German server locations
- 100% open source – fully auditable
- EU data centres selectable (Germany)
- Self-hosting option for full control
- Free basic version for individuals
Passbolt
Open SourceOpenPGP-based team password manager from Luxembourg
- OpenPGP encryption – gold standard for security
- Designed specifically for team collaboration
- Self-hosted or cloud option
- Granular access rights per user/group
Quick Compare
| Provider | Country | Open Source | Alternative To | Price (From) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton Pass | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Yes | instead of 1Password / LastPass | Free · Pass Plus from 1.99 €/month · Proton Unlimited from 7.99 €/month |
| Bitwarden | 🇩🇪 EU servers (Germany) | Yes | instead of LastPass / 1Password | Free (basic features) · Premium from 19.80 $/year · Families from 47.88 $/year |
| Passbolt | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Yes | instead of 1Password Teams / LastPass Business | Community Edition free (self-hosted) · Business from $49/month for 10 users |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Proton Pass and Bitwarden?
Proton Pass additionally encrypts metadata (URLs, usernames) – with Bitwarden these are unencrypted by default. Proton Pass is part of the Proton ecosystem (Mail, VPN), while Bitwarden is completely open source and can be self-hosted.
Is a password manager really safer than using your own passwords?
Yes, significantly. With a password manager, you use a unique, strong password for each account. This is safer than using the same password everywhere or weak, easily memorable passwords.
What happens if the provider gets hacked (like LastPass)?
With Zero-Knowledge providers like Proton Pass and Bitwarden, all stored data is encrypted – only you have the key. Even if servers are compromised, the data is unreadable to attackers (as long as your master password is strong).
Can I migrate my LastPass data to a European provider?
Yes – all major password managers allow importing from LastPass and other services. Bitwarden even has a specific LastPass import. The switch usually takes less than 10 minutes.