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1Password vs MyRec.com

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1Password

Cybersecurity

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
MyRec.com logo

MyRec.com

Government

Recreation management for small parks departments, priced on your annual revenue with no contract

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; MyRec.com the annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 1Password and MyRec.com actually diverge.

Attributes where 1Password and MyRec.com differ
Attribute1PasswordMyRec.com
Starting price$2.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownPer year by department annual revenue
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded2006Unknown

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 MyRec.com

  • Revenue-based annual fee
  • Programme registration
  • Facility reservations
  • Point of sale
  • League scheduling
  • Everything included

What people use each for

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

1Password

  • Password managementnot MyRec.com
  • Secure document storagenot MyRec.com
  • Team credential sharingnot MyRec.com
  • Identity protectionnot MyRec.com
  • Compliance managementnot MyRec.com

MyRec.com

  • A town recreation department of one or two staff moving off paper registration forms and a shared spreadsheetnot 1Password
  • A department that wants to choose its own payment processor rather than accept the software vendor ratenot 1Password
  • Replacing a system that charges per module, where every new programme type triggered an upsellnot 1Password
  • A department needing field permits and league scheduling without buying a facilities management suitenot 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

MyRec.com

  • The annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
  • It is built for small and mid-sized departments and lacks the permitting, aquatics and multi-facility depth a large city requires.
  • Credit card processing is explicitly excluded from the fee, so the total cost depends on a merchant agreement the department must source and negotiate itself.
  • Integration surface is thin, with no meaningful connection to municipal ERP or finance systems, meaning revenue reconciliation is a manual export.
  • The vendor is small, so there is limited third-party consulting capacity and a narrow bench for support during peak registration periods.

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

MyRec.com

On request
  • MyRec.com$undefined/year
    • Single annual fee calculated from department annual revenue
    • Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD per year
    • Site build, onboarding and training included

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 MyRec.com if

  • You need revenue-based annual fee.
  • You also want programme registration.
MyRec.com review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or MyRec.com better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and MyRec.com at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or MyRec.com?
1Password starts at $2.99/month and MyRec.com at On request.
Does 1Password or MyRec.com run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. MyRec.com 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 MyRec.com is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that MyRec.com cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee, Programme registration, Facility reservations, Point of sale.

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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MyRec.com: How is MyRec priced?

A single annual fee calculated from your department annual revenue, using a calculator on the MyRec site. Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD a year.

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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MyRec.com: Is there a setup fee?

No. Site build, onboarding and training are included in the annual fee.

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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MyRec.com: Are card fees included?

No. Credit card processing is separate and you arrange your own merchant account.

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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MyRec.com: Is there a contract?

No long-term contract is required, which is unusual in municipal software.

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