- Price$2.99 to $19.95/mo
- Founded2006
- HQToronto, Canada
- Employees1,000 to 5,000
About 1Password
1Password combines watertight security architecture (Secret Key + zero knowledge) with interfaces people actually enjoy. Passkeys, TOTP codes, secure documents, and travel mode cover modern life; family and team vaults make sharing safe.
Key Features
- Password and passkey vaults
- Built-in TOTP authenticator
- Watchtower breach alerts
- Travel Mode
- Shared family/team vaults
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-designed apps in security
- Secret Key architecture
- Great family/team sharing
Cons
- No free tier
- Browser autofill occasionally misses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free version?
What is the Secret Key?
Does it support passkeys?
Best For
Families and teams ready to fix passwords properly.
Use Cases
- Storing every password behind one memorized master password
- Autofilling logins, cards, and addresses across devices and browsers
- Sharing family passwords and documents safely in shared vaults
- Passkey storage for a passwordless future
- Travel Mode hiding sensitive vaults when crossing borders
Pricing Details
1Password costs about $2.99/month for individuals and $4.99/month for families of five (annual billing) — there is no free tier, only a 14-day trial. Business runs about $7.99/user/month with SSO integration. Every plan includes unlimited devices, Watchtower breach alerts, and 1 GB document storage.
Security & Trust
1Password’s security model is exemplary: end-to-end encryption where even the company cannot read vaults, a unique Secret Key strengthening your master password, zero recorded breaches of vault data, regular third-party audits, and SOC 2 compliance. Passkey and hardware-key support round out modern authentication.
Alternatives To Consider
Bitwarden is the best free and open-source alternative with an excellent $10/year premium. Apple Passwords now covers basic needs inside the Apple ecosystem free, and Google Password Manager does the same for Chrome/Android. Proton Pass bundles into Proton’s privacy suite. Avoid LastPass until trust rebuilds post-breaches.
Editorial Verdict
A password manager is the single highest-impact security upgrade an average person can make, and 1Password is the most polished one — beautiful apps, flawless autofill, and a spotless security record. Bitwarden matches it functionally for less. Whichever you pick, pick one today.
Review notes
Last reviewed: July 26, 2026
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