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1Password vs Authy

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1Password

Software

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

Authy

Software

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy 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; Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 1Password and Authy differ
Attribute1PasswordAuthy
Starting price$2.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebWeb
Founded2006Unknown

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

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
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Watchtower security alerts
  • Travel mode

Only in Authy

Nothing recorded that 1Password does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

1Password

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

Authy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.

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

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

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 Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or Authy better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Authy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or Authy?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for Authy.
Does 1Password or Authy run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Authy runs on Web.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy 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 Authy is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that Authy cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage.

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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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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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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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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