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1Password vs Microsoft Defender
1Password
All industries
The world's most-loved password manager
- From
- $2.99/month
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender
Security & Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; Microsoft Defender the overview page names Business, Business Premium and Enterprise tiers but publishes no per-seat figure on the page itself, routing every plan to a separate pricing page instead
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Password and Microsoft Defender actually diverge.
| Attribute | 1Password | Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2.99/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web | Web |
| Category | All industries | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2006 | Unknown |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Microsoft Defender
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 Microsoft Defender
- Secure document storagenot Microsoft Defender
- Team credential sharingnot Microsoft Defender
- Identity protectionnot Microsoft Defender
- Compliance managementnot Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft Defender 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
Microsoft Defender
- The overview page names Business, Business Premium and Enterprise tiers but publishes no per-seat figure on the page itself, routing every plan to a separate pricing page instead
- Full family and business protection requires a Microsoft 365 Family, Personal or Premium subscription rather than being included with the free built-in Windows version
Pricing, plan by plan
1Password
$2.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.
Microsoft Defender
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender 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.
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from 1Password on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Password or Microsoft Defender better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Microsoft Defender at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Password or Microsoft Defender?
- 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Microsoft Defender at On request.
- Does 1Password or Microsoft Defender run on more platforms?
- 1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Microsoft Defender 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 Microsoft Defender is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Password do that Microsoft Defender 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.
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.
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.
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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