Software · head to head
1Password vs Dashlane
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Autofill, Dashlane covers Password manager.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Password and Dashlane actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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
- Autofill
- Secure notes
- Credit card storage
- Document storage
- Watchtower security alerts
- Travel mode
- Chrome
- Firefox
Only in Dashlane
- Password manager
- Digital wallet
- Dark web monitoring
- VPN for WiFi protection
- Secure sharing
- Security dashboard
- Active Directory
- Okta
Both cover
- Password generator
- Two-factor authentication
- AES-256
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
1Password
- Password management
- Secure document storagenot Dashlane
- Team credential sharingnot Dashlane
- Identity protection
- Compliance managementnot Dashlane
Dashlane
- Password management
- Identity protection
- Secure credential sharingnot 1Password
- Compliance requirementsnot 1Password
- VPN protectionnot 1Password
Both are used for password management, identity protection, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Dashlane
- Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
- Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
- No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
- Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
- Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication
Pricing, plan by plan
1Password
$2.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.
Dashlane
$4.99/month- Premium$4.99/month
- Secure vault
- Password generation
Which should you pick?
Choose 1Password if
- You need autofill.
- You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
- You also want secure notes.
Choose Dashlane if
- You need password manager.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- You also want digital wallet.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Password or Dashlane better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Dashlane at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Password or Dashlane?
- 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Dashlane at $4.99/month.
- Does 1Password or Dashlane run on more platforms?
- 1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
- What is 1Password best used for?
- 1Password is most often used for password management, secure document storage, team credential sharing, identity protection. Of those, secure document storage and team credential sharing are not what Dashlane is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Password do that Dashlane cannot?
- 1Password covers Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage, Document storage. Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Both handle Password generator, Two-factor authentication, AES-256.
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.
SourceDashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?
Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.
Source1Password: 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.
SourceDashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?
Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.
Source1Password: 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.
SourceDashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?
Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.
Source1Password: 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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