Security and audits22 of 35
Apps and extensions20 of 20
Passkeys and sign-in12 of 15
Sharing and family10 of 15
Price2 of 15
password manager · AgileBits Inc.
1Password
Paid password manager with apps for every major system, a Secret Key on top of your password, and a five-person family plan.
In short
- Individual costs $3.99 a month billed yearly; new customers pay $2.99 a month for the first year1.
- There is no free plan, only a 14-day free trial with no credit card1.
- Families covers up to 5 people at $5.99 a month billed yearly, or $4.49 in the first year1.
- Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, plus extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Brave1,2.
- 1Password names a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO 27001:2022 certification4,5.
1Password suits people who want one paid app that works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux and phones, with passkeys, two-factor codes and sharing built in1,2,7,8. Every vault is end-to-end encrypted and protected by a Secret Key as well as your password3. The catch is cost: there is no free plan, the regular price is $3.99 a month, and the only public audit reports on its audits page date from 20201,4.
Best for: People and families who want polished apps on every system and do not need a free plan.
Where the points come from
Security and audits 22 of 35 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encrypted vault | YesEverything in the account is end-to-end encrypted with AES-GCM-256, using your password and a 128-bit Secret Key3. | 8 / 8 |
| Independent audit since 2024 | Not publishedPublic reports on the audits page date from 2020; newer penetration test reports are only available through a Trust Center request4,5. | 0 / 8 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | YesNames a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification4,5. | 5 / 5 |
| Open-source apps | NoThe terms keep all rights in the service with AgileBits; no open-source licence for the apps is offered11. | 0 / 5 |
| Public bug bounty | YesThe bug bounty programme moved to HackerOne in December 20244. | 4 / 4 |
| Security key for two-factor sign-in | YesA FIDO U2F security key such as a YubiKey can be the second factor for your account6. | 5 / 5 |
Apps and extensions 20 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidThe downloads page offers apps for all five systems2. | 10 / 10 |
| Browser extensions | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, EdgeExtensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and Brave1,2. | 8 / 8 |
| Web vault | YesYou can use your vault on 1Password.com in a browser, including saving one-time passwords8. | 2 / 2 |
Passkeys and sign-in 12 of 15 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Stores passkeys | YesOffers to save new passkeys and shows a Use passkey prompt on sign-in pages7. | 8 / 8 |
| Built-in two-factor codes | YesStores one-time passwords and fills them automatically after your username and password8. | 4 / 4 |
| Log in with a passkey | NoCreating and unlocking an account with a passkey was announced as a public beta, so it does not count yet9. | 0 / 3 |
Sharing and family 10 of 15 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Family plan | YesFamilies covers up to 5 people; each member keeps personal items private1. | 5 / 5 |
| Share with other people | YesShare items with anyone, including people without 1Password; shares can be set to expire1. | 5 / 5 |
| Emergency access | Not published1Password suggests giving a copy of your Emergency Kit to someone you trust10. | 0 / 5 |
Price 2 of 15 points
The rule behind each line: how we score password managers.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual1 person | $3.99/month, billed yearly1 | $3.99 | New customers pay $2.99 a month for the first year |
| FamiliesUp to 5 people | $5.99/month, billed yearly1 | $5.99 | New customers pay $4.49 a month for the first year |
The $2.99 (Individual) and $4.49 (Families) prices are promotions for new customers buying on 1Password.com, for the first year on yearly billing. Regular prices are $3.99 and $5.99 a month1.
Strengths
- Native apps for all five major systems, including Linux2.
- Saves passkeys and signs you in to websites with them7.
- Stores two-factor secrets and fills the one-time codes when you sign in8.
- Items can be shared with anyone, even people who do not use 1Password1.
- Names SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001:2022, and runs its bug bounty on HackerOne4,5.
Limits
- No free plan; after the 14-day trial you must pay1.
- The promotional first-year price rises to $3.99 a month for Individual and $5.99 for Families1.
- Recent penetration test reports sit behind a Trust Center access request; the public audit reports date from 20204,5.
- No emergency access feature is described; 1Password suggests giving a trusted person a copy of your Emergency Kit10.
- Passkey sign-in to 1Password itself was announced as a beta for new Individual accounts9.
What AgileBits Inc. says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- 1Password says it runs the industry's largest bug bounty12.
Other password managers
- 1
BitwardenPeople who want a capable free plan and open-source apps94/100$1.65/mocheapest paid plan - 2
Proton PassPrivacy-minded people who want a strong free plan and email aliases93/100$2.99/mocheapest paid plan - 3
RoboFormPeople who want a cheap paid plan with passkeys77/100$2.49/mocheapest paid plan - 4
Keeper Password ManagerPeople who want certified security and a family plan74/100$3.58/mocheapest paid plan
Sources
- 1Password pricing: Individual and Families, 1Password. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Download 1Password, 1Password. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- About the 1Password security model, 1Password Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Security audits of 1Password, 1Password Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- 1Password Trust Center, 1Password. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Use a security key for two-factor authentication, 1Password Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Save and sign in with passkeys, 1Password Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Use 1Password as an authenticator, 1Password Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Now in beta: Create and unlock a 1Password account with a passkey, 1Password Blog. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- About your Emergency Kit, 1Password Support. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- 1Password Terms of Service, 1Password. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- 1Password security, 1Password. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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