1Password review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Password manager with a flat-price starter pack for small teams and per-user Business and Enterprise plans.
Verdict at a glance
1Password offers a flat-price Starter Pack for small teams and per-user Business and Enterprise plans. Reviewers praise its polished apps and easy sharing, and Business supports SSO through Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin or Duo.
Pros
- Polished apps and UX.
- Strong security model.
- Easy sharing.
Cons
- Higher price than alternatives.
- Secret Key setup friction for some users.
What is 1Password?
Password manager with a flat-price starter pack for small teams and per-user Business and Enterprise plans. It is built for small teams of up to 20 via the Starter Pack and companies wanting SSO unlock with Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin or Duo. 1Password was founded in 2005 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Category: Business Password Managers
1Password key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Shared vaults and permissions | Shared vaults with group permissions (Business) |
| SSO and directory sync | Unlock with SSO via Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Duo on Business; user and group provisioning listed on Business page. |
| Admin console and reporting | Custom business reports on account activity; Events Reporting streams to SIEM. |
| Encryption and security record | SOC 2 Type 2 listed on pricing comparison. |
| Dark web and breach monitoring | Watchtower, reported as Business feature (one review) |
1Password pricing
1Password prices per user, billed yearly, with three plans. The Teams Starter Pack is a flat $24.95 per month ($299.40 a year) for up to 10 members, and you can add up to 10 more seats at $4.99 per seat per month, which caps the pack at 20 total members. Business is $8.99 per user per month billed yearly. Enterprise is quote-based and mentions volume discounts. There is a 14-day free trial with no credit card, but no free plan. Billing is annual only, and no renewal terms are published.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams Starter Pack | $24.95 per month ($299.40 billed yearly) | up to 10 members | Up to 10 more seats at $4.99 per seat per month; page also shows $2.49 per user |
| Business | $8.99 | per user per month, billed yearly | Identity provider integrations (Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Duo) |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Volume discounts |
14-day free trial, no credit card. Business pricing from 1password.com/business-pricing; EUR 21.95 and CAD 29.95 regional Starter Pack prices.
Who 1Password is best for
Best for
- Small teams of up to 20 via the Starter Pack.
- Companies wanting SSO unlock with Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin or Duo.
- Teams that value polished apps.
Not ideal for
- Teams needing a free business tier or self-hosting.
- Budget buyers: Business costs about twice Bitwarden Teams.
1Password alternatives
BitwardenBudget-conscious teams: $4 per user per month for Teams.
DashlaneSmall and mid-size teams that want a polished employee-facing app.
Keeper SecurityRegulated or government-adjacent buyers needing FedRAMP, FIPS 140-3 or HIPAA alignment.
NordPassCost-focused SMBs on Google Workspace.
LastPassTeams already on LastPass wanting familiar admin tooling.
Proton PassPrivacy-first teams in Europe.
What 1Password really costs
- Per seat per month
- $8.99 (Business, billed yearly); Starter Pack about $2.49 to $5 per user.
- Billing
- Annual only.
- Minimum seats
- Starter Pack 10 members; Business 1.
- 20 users per year
- Starter Pack: $299.40 + 10 x $4.99 x 12 = $898.20 per year; Business: 20 x 8.99 x 12 = $2,157.60 per year.
Questions to ask about price
- What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
- Which features we need sit in add-ons or a higher plan, and what do they cost?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is 1Password worth the price?
The Starter Pack is where 1Password is easiest to justify. A 20-person team pays about $898.20 a year on the pack ($299.40 plus 10 extra seats at $4.99 for 12 months), against $2,157.60 on Business. The catch is that the pack does not list SSO unlock, so a team that needs Okta or Entra ID sign-in must move to Business and pay more than double. Teams that need a free tier or self-hosting should look elsewhere.
Worth it if
- Small teams of up to 20 via the Starter Pack.
- Companies wanting SSO unlock with Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin or Duo.
- Teams that value polished apps.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams needing a free business tier or self-hosting.
- Budget buyers: Business costs about twice Bitwarden Teams.
Cheaper per seat than 1Password
- NordPass$1.99 (Teams, 1-year plan, Cybernews)
- Keeper Security$2 (Business Starter, third-party reported, 5-10 users only)
- Bitwarden$4 (Teams, billed annually)
- LastPass$4 (Teams) or $7 (Business), billed annually.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- Starter Pack caps at 20 total members (10 included plus up to 10 extra)
- Starter Pack extra seats cost $4.99, so a 20-person team pays less than on Business.
- SSO unlock is a Business feature; the Starter Pack does not list it.
- Business plan reportedly includes Watchtower breach monitoring, absent in the Starter Pack.
- Audit log was described as beta in the help center.
1Password compared
Our verdict on 1Password
1Password is a good value for small teams and a premium purchase once you outgrow them. The Teams Starter Pack costs $24.95 per month, or $299.40 billed yearly, and covers up to 10 members. Past that, the Business plan is $8.99 per user per month billed yearly, which is the number to budget around. There is a 14-day free trial with no credit card, but no free plan, so the first real spend is the yearly bill.
The honest cost caveat is that reviewers call it pricier than alternatives, and Business costs about twice Bitwarden Teams. In return you get polished apps and a strong security model. If you want that polish and can stay small, the math works. If you need to scale fast on a tight budget, it does not.
1Password FAQ
What is 1Password used for?
1Password offers a flat-price Starter Pack for small teams and per-user Business and Enterprise plans. Reviewers praise its polished apps and easy sharing, and Business supports SSO through Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin or Duo. It suits small teams of up to 20 via the Starter Pack.
Does 1Password have a free plan?
No. 1Password has a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, but no free plan. Paid plans start with the Teams Starter Pack at $24.95 per month.
How much does 1Password cost for 20 users?
On the Starter Pack, 20 users cost $898.20 per year: $299.40 for the first 10 plus 10 extra seats at $4.99 per month. On Business, 20 users cost $2,157.60 per year at $8.99 per user per month billed yearly.
Can I pay for 1Password monthly?
The published billing is annual only. The Starter Pack and Business prices are quoted as monthly rates billed yearly, so plan for the full annual amount up front.
About 1Password
- Founded
- 2005.
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada.
- Employees
- 700+ (2022); current figure not confirmed by the vendor.
- Funding or owner
- Series C $620M, Jan 2022 ($6.8B valuation); reported ARR above $400M (Nov 2025)
Listed in: Business Password Managers
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from 1Password's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.