1Password is one of the best password managers. There are some password managers that can compete with its great design and feature set. Combined with 1Password’s affordable pricing, there was never a need to look for an alternative.
That changes today. 1Password announced via email to existing users that it was increasing its subscription prices. The company explains: “While the value and performance of 1Password has increased significantly, our pricing has remained largely unchanged for many years. To continue investing in innovation and the world-class security you expect, we are updating pricing for Individual plans beginning March 27, 2026.”
Even if no one should be satisfied with the price increase, there is still a grain of truth in the company’s statements. Prices have remained the same for the last 5 years.
The new individual subscription costs $47.88 per year, up from $35.66 per year (an increase of about 33%), while the family plan costs $71.88 per year, up from $59.88 per year (an increase of about 20%).
A few cheaper options
If you are not happy with the price hike, we have a curated list of pocket-friendly alternatives.
Apple passwords
If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, you can try Apple Passwords. You get saved passwords, WiFi credentials and passkeys. You can share passwords with others and it has a security tab that checks for reused and leaked passwords.
You miss out on advanced features like document storage, guest account sharing, and encrypted storage. But it’s free to use and works really well. If your needs are limited to storing and using passwords, this is a good alternative.
Bitwarden
If you need a password manager that works across platforms, I recommend Bitwarden. It offers a generous free tier with features like unlimited device access, passkey management, and even single-user vault sharing.
It also allows you to store encrypted notes, your credit and debit cards for easy and secure transactions, ID cards and more. At $19.80/year, it’s less than half the cost of 1Password.
Proton pass
Another good alternative is the Proton Pass. It costs $2.99/month and gives you access to almost all 1Password features, including secure vault sharing, dark web monitoring, file attachment, and masked email. This is a good alternative if you don’t want to increase the prices of your subscription.
1Password is a gem of a password manager, and I wouldn’t blame you if you keep your subscription. However, if you decide to switch, these alternatives offer almost the same features at a reduced price.
