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1Password vs Authelia

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1Password

Cybersecurity

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Authelia

Cybersecurity

Open-source authentication and two-factor portal for reverse proxies

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authelia has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; Authelia depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 1Password and Authelia actually diverge.

Attributes where 1Password and Authelia differ
Attribute1PasswordAuthelia
Starting price$2.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebDocker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 1Password

  • Password generator
  • Autofill
  • Secure notes
  • Credit card storage
  • Document storage
  • Watchtower security alerts
  • Travel mode
  • Chrome

Only in Authelia

  • Reverse proxy integration
  • Access control rules
  • Lightweight backends

Both cover

  • Two-factor authentication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

1Password

  • Password managementnot Authelia
  • Secure document storagenot Authelia
  • Team credential sharingnot Authelia
  • Identity protectionnot Authelia
  • Compliance managementnot Authelia

Authelia

  • Putting a login and 2FA in front of self-hosted services that have nonenot 1Password
  • Adding SSO across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platformnot 1Password
  • Home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxynot 1Password

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

1Password

  • No free tier; all plans require paid subscription
  • Offline access requires prior device sync; cannot add new passwords while offline
  • Enterprise plan does not include free trial access

Authelia

  • Depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider
  • Configuration is YAML-first with no administrative interface, so changes mean editing files
  • Not a full IAM: user management, provisioning and federation are limited compared with Keycloak
  • Scales poorly as an organisation-wide identity solution, which is not its target

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Authelia

Free
  • AutheliaFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose 1Password if

  • You need password generator.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
  • You also want autofill.
1Password review

Choose Authelia if

  • You need reverse proxy integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted.
  • You also want access control rules.
Authelia review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or Authelia better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Authelia at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or Authelia?
Authelia has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for Authelia.
Does 1Password or Authelia run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Authelia runs on Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted.
Can I use Authelia for free?
Yes. Authelia has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 1Password starts at $2.99/month.
What is 1Password best used for?
1Password is most often used for password management, secure document storage, team credential sharing, identity protection. Of those, password management and secure document storage are not what Authelia is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that Authelia cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration, Access control rules, Lightweight backends. Both handle Two-factor authentication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

1Password: Does 1Password offer a free tier?

No. 1Password offers no free tier as of July 2026, but provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required for all plans except Enterprise.

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Authelia: Is Authelia free?

Yes, open source with no licence fee.

1Password: Can I access 1Password offline?

Yes. The desktop app allows for offline access to your vault once you have synced your passwords to the device.

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Authelia: Does Authelia need a reverse proxy?

Yes. It integrates through forward authentication with Nginx, Traefik, Caddy or HAProxy rather than sitting in front of traffic itself.

1Password: What is the pricing for individuals and families?

Individual plan costs 2.99 USD per month or 35.88 USD annually. Families plan costs 59.88 USD per year and includes five licenses with the ability to add more for 1 USD per month each.

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Authelia: Authelia or Keycloak?

Authelia is far lighter and aimed at protecting self-hosted services behind a proxy. Keycloak is a full identity and access management platform, and much more to run.

1Password: What platforms does 1Password support?

1Password is available on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Safari.

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