1Password Review: Is It Worth It?

Rated one of the best password managers, 1Password has loads of features with two main focus points, easy storage, filing systems and a very secure data system.

The top features that help differentiate it from the crowd are:

• Multiple vaults
• Travel Mode
• Secrets Automation
• Watchtower security check

1Password is available on all major platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Chrome OS, Darwin, FreeBSD and OpenBSD. It’s also extremely secure and has a very user-friendly dashboard as well as multiple packages.

Let’s look at some of the benefits and features of 1Password.

Secure Encryption

1Password uses AES 256-bit encryption, which banks and governments around the world also use. This means your passwords are secure, and the likeliness of someone trying to hack your account head-on is extremely unlikely.

The master password you receive when setting up is also a 34-character secret key. You’ll use this for the first login. This master key is shared with you in a PDF, which you can print out or place somewhere secure. The master key is also protected by a Secure Remote Password (SRP).

While there might be a concern that you may lose this key, you can retrieve it using Window Hello, which accesses apps via biometrics. 1Password also has a zero-knowledge policy, so no one but you will know the master key.

Multiple Vaults

Each 1Password account is broken down into vaults. These form a filing system for your profile to store different sets of information or create different categories for certain data. You can create a vault for forms, passwords, secure documents, credit cards and more.

This also means that you’ll have organized your sensitive information, and you can still allow access to certain data as needed. On family and business plans, you can set up sharing settings with other users that are unique to each vault.

Travel Mode

When traveling across certain borders, some customs officials will request access to your device. With Travel Mode, you can select which vaults will be accessible to these officials.

All you need to do is select certain vaults that are safe for travel and others that are not. If your device is seized, they can’t access your sensitive information. This also serves as an extra layer to protect your information if your device is stolen while traveling. On business plans, administrators can remotely configure these settings for team members.

Watchtower

This feature notifies you if your passwords are weak, reused, vulnerable to attacks or have been compromised in a data breach. However, this isn’t unique to 1Password, as many other software packages offer the same thing.

What is different, however, is that Watchtower will inform you if your saved documents (such as passports or driver’s licenses) are close to expiration. With credit card details, this can be very useful when it comes to changing your online shopping account information.

Privacy Cards

Working with a third-party app, Privacy, you can set up Privacy Cards, which are virtual payment cards that will hide your card’s information when you make online purchases. This is only available to United States subscribers.

With this app, you can be sure that no one can use your card’s information in the event a vendor you’ve purchased something through is compromised. You can also use Privacy to set up transaction limits, making it easy to sign up for free trials without having to remember to cancel the auto-renewal.

Clipboard Options

You always need to ensure that your clipboard contents are cleared as soon as possible, as it exposes your sensitive data to hackers and malicious websites.

With 1Password, you can set a timer that clears your clipboards automatically. While this is rather a tricky feature to use with other software, it’s simple on 1Password.

1Password X

Because it is a browser extension, 1Password X offers full software usability in your web browser of choice. It’s very easy to use and makes autofilling and autosaving a breeze. There’s also an integrated password generator, which creates a unique code that is saved to a vault instantly.

You also have the option to add 2FA and can search your vaults from your browser without having to open a separate program.

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NordPass

Pricing

Free plan available; Paid plans start at $2.79

Free version

Yes

Best security feature

Multifactor authentication (MFA) availability

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1Password

Pricing

Begins at $7.99 per month, per user (billed annually)

Free version

No

Best security feature

Two secret key derivation (Account Password = Security)

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1Password’s entry-level plan starts at $2.99 a month, which is billed annually. There is a free 14-day trial that will allow you to see if this password manager works for your needs. With the Personal account, you get unlimited passwords, 1 GB of document storage, 24/7 email support, 365-day item history, Travel Mode and 2FA for $35.88 a year.

With the Families package, you get all the features from the Personal account as well as sharing of passwords, credit cards and secure notes, family member permission management and account recovery. Up to five people can access the program for $4.99 per month, paid annually.

Small businesses may want to consider the Teams plan. Up to ten employees can get access to the apps, and ten people (plus five limited-access guests) can access the service for $19.95 a month.

The next step up is Business, which offers all the features available in Teams as well as 5 GB of document storage per user, 20 guest accounts, custom security controls, activity log, custom roles, usage reports, custom groups, Active Directory, Okta and OneLogin provisioning for $7.99 per month, per user.

The final product offering is Enterprise, which has all the features of Business but allows you to customize certain services for your enterprise. The price point on this package will vary depending on your personalized needs.

Users have mentioned a few issues, such as the 1Password X extension redirecting you when you try to use features like editing certain passwords.

There’s no single sign-on option, but this was done to ensure you don’t have your information scooped off the login details.

With no phone support, you’ll have to resort to email support and online forums. This is typical with password managers, but some users may prefer being able to call and speak to a person in real time.

	1Password	Bitwarden	KeePass
Free Trial	Yes	Yes	Yes
2FA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Autofill Web Forms	Yes	Yes	Yes
Import Data From Browsers	Yes	Yes	Yes
Support for Multiple Forms	Yes	Yes	Yes
Biometric Functionality	Yes	Yes	No
Mobile PIN Unlock	Yes	Yes	No
Value for Money	Good	Good	Good
Popularity	Fair	Excellent	Fair
Ease of Use	Excellent	Good	Good
Learn More	On 1Password’s Website	–	–
Read Review	–	Read Bitwarden Review	Read KeePass Review

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While not the most popular software solution, 1Password’s UX is excellent and offers a wide variety of features. Unfortunately, the fact that it has no free version means that many aren’t willing to take the plunge.

With multiple plans to choose from, we are confident that you can find the right package for your needs. 1Passowrd is easy to use, has loads of unique features and the price point won’t break the bank. It’s an excellent choice for both personal use and small businesses that want to ensure their team members can securely access sensitive information.

Compare it to other options in our ranking of the best password managers available on the market today.