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1Password vs Capsule

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1Password

Software

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Capsule

Software

Visual CRM for small teams

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; Capsule the free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, Capsule covers Contact management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 1Password and Capsule differ
Attribute1PasswordCapsule
Starting price$2.99/month$19/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062008

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 Capsule

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Task management
  • Email sync
  • Activity timeline
  • Slack
  • Zapier
  • Google Apps

What people use each for

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

1Password

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

Capsule

  • Simple contact and pipeline CRM for a small teamnot 1Password
  • Tracking deals and follow-up tasksnot 1Password
  • Linking emails and notes to contact recordsnot 1Password
  • Multiple sales pipelines on the paid tiersnot 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

Capsule

  • The free plan is capped at 2 users, 250 contacts, 5 custom fields and a single pipeline
  • Contact ceilings gate every tier, from 30,000 on Starter to 120,000 on Advanced
  • Per-user prices are not shown as figures on the pricing page, only as tier names
  • Ultimate is quote-only

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Capsule

$19/month
  • Starter$19/month
    • Contact management
    • Task tracking
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Pipeline management
    • Reporting
  • Enterprise$99/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom fields
    • API access

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 Capsule if

  • You need contact management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Capsule review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or Capsule better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Capsule at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or Capsule?
1Password starts at $2.99/month and Capsule at $19/month.
Does 1Password or Capsule run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Capsule runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Capsule is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that Capsule cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. Capsule covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Task management, Email sync.

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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