Password Protect for Google Documents™ vs Patronum

Based on the data on this page, Patronum is the stronger choice for most Google Workspace Marketplace admins — 5.0★ vs Password Protect for Google Documents™'s 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Password Protect for Google Documents™ at Free of charge, Patronum at Free of charge trial. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Password Protect for Google Documents™ has the larger user base (308 reviews vs 31), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Patronum's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Patronum; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Password Protect for Google Documents™'s 308-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Patronum's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is Password Protect for Google Documents™ or Patronum cheaper?

Both Password Protect for Google Documents™ and Patronum offer paid plans only. Password Protect for Google Documents™ starts at Free of charge; Patronum starts at Free of charge trial. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Password Protect for Google Documents™ or Patronum?

Patronum has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 31 reviews) compared to Password Protect for Google Documents™ (4.6★ from 308 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Password Protect for Google Documents™ or Patronum?

Patronum holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Password Protect for Google Documents™ or Patronum?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Password Protect for Google Documents™ has the deeper published review base (308 vs 31), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Google Workspace Marketplace admins?

Password Protect for Google Documents™ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (308 reviews). Patronum typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (31 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.