#13 in Secrets & Key ManagementUpdated 2026-08

Padloc

by Padloc · Open-source, end-to-end encrypted password and document manager

23.3 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

Padloc is an open-source password manager that also stores credit cards, notes, documents and one-time-password codes. Data is end-to-end encrypted and held in Padloc's cloud, with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and major browsers. Vaults can be shared with family members, colleagues or clients.

Best for: Individuals and families wanting an open-source, end-to-end encrypted store for passwords and files.
Pricing: Free tier, then Premium at $3.49/month ($34.90/year) and Family at $5.95/month ($59.50/year), each with a 30-day free trial.
Runs on: AndroidmacOSWindowsLinuxBrowser extensionSelf-hosted

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Open source and audited by three independent security groups
Free tier with unlimited vault items and devices
Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and browsers
Stores cards, notes, documents and one-time passwords too

Trade-offs

Encrypted file storage capped at 1GB on both paid plans
Family plan limited to 5 users and 5 shared vaults
No business or team pricing shown on the pricing section
Data is stored in Padloc's cloud; no self-hosting stated

Pricing

Published plans from Padloc’s own pricing page, in USD. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.

Padloc pricing tiers, monthly and annual rates in USD
Plan	Monthly	Annual (per month)	Includes
Free	Free	—	Unlimited vault items and devices Multi-factor authentication Built-in authenticator / one-time passwords Security Report and markdown rich text notes
Premium	$3.49	$2.91	Up to 1GB encrypted file storage Unlimited vault items and devices Multi-factor authentication 30-day free trial
Family	$5.95	$4.96	Share data between up to 5 users Up to 5 shared vaults Up to 1GB encrypted file storage 30-day free trial

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
API quality: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 30 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 49 out of 100
Changelog: 25 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 75 out of 100
Operational trust: 15 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 65 out of 100
Maintenance: 20 out of 100

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