1Password
Password manager for individuals and teams with secure sharing and developer tools.
Overview
1Password is a premium password manager with excellent apps across all platforms. It offers personal, family, and business plans with features like Watchtower (security alerts), Travel Mode, and developer SSH key management.
Strengths
- Excellent UX across all platforms
- Watchtower alerts for breached passwords
- Developer tools (SSH keys, CLI)
- Strong team and family sharing
Weaknesses
- No free tier
- More expensive than some alternatives
- Not open source
- Subscription-only — no lifetime purchase
Pricing estimate
$30
/month
$359/year
Quick info
- Category
- Password Manager
- Starting price
- $2.99/mo
- Free tier
- No
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2006
Last updated 2026-04-12
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