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1Password Pricing Plans & Tiers

Password manager and secrets management for teams

Securityper-seatFrom $2.99/mo

Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026

Pricing Analysis

1Password's pricing pyramid ($3/person/mo individual plan → $20/person/mo Teams → $30/person/mo Business) is subtle but deliberate: the individual plan is honeypot pricing ($36/yr), designed to convert free users and LastPass customers via low friction. The Teams plan ($240+/mo for 10 people) adds collaborative vaults and emergency access—features that solve the "shared passwords" problem that free password managers handle poorly. The Business plan adds single sign-on (SSO) integration and advanced admin controls, targeting mid-market security teams that require audit logs and centralized provisioning.

1Password's no-free-tier strategy contrasts sharply with Bitwarden and LastPass's freemium models. This is intentional positioning: 1Password skips the low-intent free tier and targets users already convinced that password security matters (converting from LastPass or competitors). This enables higher unit economics and less support overhead from free users.

Strengths

  • The $36/yr individual plan is genuinely cheap relative to competitors; most mid-tier password managers charge $36-60/yr for a single account.
  • Teams and Business plans transparently separate collaboration, SSO, and audit logging; companies can measure the ROI of each tier against their compliance requirements.
  • 1Password's security architecture and transparency (three rounds of independent audits published, transparency reports) justify premium pricing in ways feature-count can't.

Considerations

  • The per-person model on Teams/Business creates expensive headcount scaling; a 50-person startup pays $12,000/yr on Teams ($240/mo), which is significant for password management.
  • Individual plan is cheaper than Teams/Business, creating a perverse incentive for employees to use personal accounts and share master passwords—the opposite of security goals. 1Password doesn't make the upgrade frictionless enough.
  • Enterprise SSO licensing (often $5000+/yr) is opaque; Fortune 500 companies should request custom quotes rather than using public pricing.
Ideal For

Startups and mid-market companies (20-200 people) prioritizing shared password management and audit compliance, willing to pay a per-seat premium for security transparency.

Pricing Takeaway

Premium positioning on password management; Teams plan is where collaboration value justifies the upgrade.

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Pricing Plans (4)

Individual

$3/mo
  • Generate passwords securely
  • Autosave and autofill credentials
  • Share items securely with anyone
  • Use on all of your devices
  • Get alerts for weak or compromised credentials
Start with Individual

Families

$4/mo
  • Invite up to 5 family members
  • Share unlimited vaults
  • Manage access with simple admin controls
Start with Families

Teams Starter Pack

$20/mo
  • Share passwords and sensitive data
  • Stay informed with actionable security alerts
  • Assign access with role-based permissions
  • Build securely with 1Password Developer tools
  • Get help with friendly support and onboarding resources
Start with Teams Starter Pack

Business

$8/mo
  • Integrate with Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin, Duo, and more
  • Collaborate securely with role-based vault sharing and permissions.
  • Strengthen security hygiene with Watchtower alerts
Start with Business

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 1Password cost for individuals?
1Password Individual is $36.99/year, which is $3.08/month billed annually. There is no monthly option for individual plans. Family plan is $99.99/year for up to 5 people, roughly $20/person/year. Business plan starts at $3.99/user/month (billed annually as $47.88/user/year) with minimum seats (typically 3-5).
Is 1Password free or does it offer a free trial?
1Password has a 30-day free trial of the Individual plan but no permanent free tier. Password managers inherently need trust, so 1Password doesn't offer feature-limited free versions. The 30-day trial gives full access to test before committing to the annual subscription.
What is the difference between 1Password Individual and Family?
1Password Individual ($36.99/year) is for one person with unlimited passwords and vaults. Family ($99.99/year) covers up to 5 people, each with their own vault and emergency access to others' vaults. For households, Family is better value ($20/person vs $37/person). The security features are identical; it is purely about seat count.
How much does 1Password Business cost for teams?
1Password Business costs $3.99/user/month billed annually (roughly $47.88/year per user), with a minimum of 3 seats. A 10-person team costs $479/year minimum. Enterprise pricing is custom and typically includes SSO, audit logs, and advanced security policies.
How does 1Password compare to Bitwarden or LastPass in pricing?
1Password Individual is $36.99/year; Bitwarden Premium is $10/year, and LastPass Premium is $36/year. Bitwarden is significantly cheaper. 1Password's advantage is broader platform support and customer service; Bitwarden's advantage is price. For families, 1Password Family ($99.99 for 5) is $20/person, while Bitwarden Premium ($10 each) is $50 total.
Can I use 1Password for free on a trial indefinitely?
No — 1Password's trial lasts 30 days. After expiration, the app stops working unless you subscribe. There is no way to extend the trial or use a feature-limited free version. This is by design for a security product — 1Password wants paying customers with long-term commitment.

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