1Password Review

1Password is a premium password manager focused on ease of use, strong security practices, and a polished experience across devices. It’s popular with families and teams who want simple sharing, intuitive design, and well-supported desktop and mobile apps. While it doesn’t offer a permanent free tier, many users choose 1Password for its usability and reliability.

Best for
Families, teams, polished UX
Free plan
No
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Price
$3/mo–$15/mo
Last updated
Jan 11, 2026
Commercial password manager with no permanent free tierDesigned around a proprietary Secret Key in addition to a master passwordStrong focus on usability and polished appsSupports family and business plans with shared vaultsAvailable on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and browsers

Who it’s for

  • People who want a polished, intuitive user experience
  • Families who need easy password sharing
  • Teams that want simple onboarding and management
  • Users who prefer minimal configuration and clear defaults

Who it’s not for

  • People looking for a strong free plan
  • Users who prefer open-source software
  • Budget-conscious individuals who only need basic features
  • Those who want deep customization options

Pros

  • Excellent UX
  • Great sharing
  • Strong admin controls

Cons

  • No permanent free plan
  • Can be pricier

Key features

  • Travel mode
  • Shared vaults
  • Passkeys support (where available)
  • 2FA

Integrations

  • Browser extensions (Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari)
  • Desktop and mobile OS integrations
  • SCIM provisioning
  • Directory services (Okta
  • Azure AD)
  • Command-line tool (1Password CLI)

Quick facts

  • Commercial password manager with no permanent free tier
  • Designed around a proprietary Secret Key in addition to a master password
  • Strong focus on usability and polished apps
  • Supports family and business plans with shared vaults
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and browsers

Pricing

Personal/family/business pricing varies

Security notes

Zero-knowledge encryption with client-side key derivation|Uses industry-standard AES-256 and PBKDF2|Supports multi-factor authentication including hardware keys|Strong security design with regular third-party audits|No password recovery without account access

Support notes

Email-based support with response-time SLAs on paid plans|Extensive documentation and setup guides|Priority support available for business customers

Internal links

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Pricing shown as a range when multiple tiers apply.