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1Password vs Bear

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1Password

Software

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Bear

Software

Markdown notes for Apple devices

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; Bear built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 1Password and Bear differ
Attribute1PasswordBear
Starting price$2.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebWeb
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Bear

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 Bear
  • Secure document storagenot Bear
  • Team credential sharingnot Bear
  • Identity protectionnot Bear
  • Compliance managementnot Bear

Bear

No use cases recorded yet. See the Bear 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

Bear

  • Built for Apple hardware only, with no Windows, Android or web client
  • Free tier is limited to 3 themes, 1 app icon and restricted export formats; iCloud sync requires Bear Pro
  • Bear Pro is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year after a 7 day free trial

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Bear

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bear 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 Bear if

Nothing in the data separates Bear from 1Password on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Bear review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or Bear better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Bear at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or Bear?
1Password starts at $2.99/month and Bear at On request.
Does 1Password or Bear run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Bear runs on Web.
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 Bear is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that Bear 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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