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HTTPS Everywhere vs Passbolt

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HTTPS Everywhere

Browser Extensions

Encrypt the web automatically

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Passbolt

Cybersecurity

Open-source password manager for teams with self-hosted or cloud deployment

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit PassboltFull review

The short version

  • HTTPS Everywhere is a browser extension.
  • HTTPS Everywhere is free; Passbolt starts at $4.9/mo.
  • Only HTTPS Everywhere lists automatic HTTPS; only Passbolt lists password sharing and folders.
  • Where HTTPS Everywhere falls short: product discontinued as of January 2023.
  • Where Passbolt falls short: pro Edition requires a minimum of 10 users, making it costlier for very small teams.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HTTPS Everywhere and Passbolt actually diverge.

Attributes where HTTPS Everywhere and Passbolt differ
AttributeHTTPS EverywherePassbolt
Pricing modelFreeOpen-source
PlatformsBrowser extensionWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, API
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsCybersecurity

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: founded for Passbolt.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in HTTPS Everywhere

  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Encryption enforcement
  • Rule-based upgrading
  • Observatory integration
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Opera support

Only in Passbolt

  • Password sharing and folders
  • Groups and role-based access
  • Browser extensions and CLI
  • Open API
  • LDAP provisioning and SSO
  • Activity audit log

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Forcing encrypted HTTPS connections on websites that support itnot Passbolt
  • Preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networksnot Passbolt

Passbolt

  • Self-hosting a team password manager for data sovereigntynot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Provisioning vault access from an existing LDAP/AD directorynot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Sharing credentials across engineering or IT teams via folders and groupsnot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Automating credential retrieval through the CLI or open APInot HTTPS Everywhere

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Product discontinued as of January 2023
  • Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
  • No longer receives security updates or maintenance

Passbolt

  • Pro Edition requires a minimum of 10 users, making it costlier for very small teams
  • Community Edition lacks SSO and LDAP provisioning, which many organizations need for onboarding at scale
  • Self-hosting the Community Edition requires infrastructure and maintenance effort compared to fully managed competitors
  • Enterprise-tier support and HA consulting require custom, quote-based pricing rather than transparent rates

Pricing, plan by plan

HTTPS Everywhere

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Automatic HTTPS upgrade
    • Rule sets
    • Custom rules

Passbolt

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Password sharing and folders
    • Role-based access control
  • Pro Edition$4.9/mo
    • Minimum 10 users, billed annually
    • LDAP/AD provisioning
    • Single sign-on
  • Enterprise EditionOn request
    • High availability and disaster recovery consulting
    • White-glove migration
    • Custom feature development

Which should you pick?

Choose HTTPS Everywhere if

  • You need automatic https.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Browser extension.
  • You also want encryption enforcement.
HTTPS Everywhere review

Choose Passbolt if

  • You need password sharing and folders.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API.
  • You also want groups and role-based access.
Passbolt review

Questions people ask

Is HTTPS Everywhere or Passbolt better?
Neither clearly leads. HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and Passbolt at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HTTPS Everywhere or Passbolt?
HTTPS Everywhere starts at Free and Passbolt at Free.
Does HTTPS Everywhere or Passbolt run on more platforms?
HTTPS Everywhere runs on Browser extension. Passbolt runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API.
Can I use HTTPS Everywhere for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is HTTPS Everywhere best used for?
HTTPS Everywhere is most often used for forcing encrypted https connections on websites that support it, preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networks. Of those, forcing encrypted https connections on websites that support it and preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networks are not what Passbolt is typically brought in for.
What can HTTPS Everywhere do that Passbolt cannot?
HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Passbolt covers Password sharing and folders, Groups and role-based access, Browser extensions and CLI, Open API.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?

No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.

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Passbolt: Is Passbolt free to use?

Yes. The Community Edition is free forever with unlimited users, including password sharing, folders, groups, role-based access, browser extensions, a CLI, and an open API.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?

The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.

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Passbolt: What does the Pro Edition cost and add?

Pro Edition costs $4.90 per user per month billed annually, with a 10-user minimum, and adds LDAP/AD provisioning, single sign-on, account recovery escrow, activity audit logs, and next-business-day support.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?

Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.

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Passbolt: What license is Passbolt distributed under?

All Passbolt editions, including Pro and Enterprise, are distributed under the AGPL v3 open-source license.

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