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1Password vs Loom

1Password logo

1Password

All industries

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom 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; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 1Password and Loom differ
Attribute1PasswordLoom
Starting price$2.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebWeb
Founded20062015

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

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 Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

Both cover

  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

1Password

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

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot 1Password
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot 1Password
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot 1Password
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom 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 Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for Loom.
Does 1Password or Loom run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom 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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that Loom cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle SOC2.

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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