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1Password vs OmniFocus 3

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1Password

All industries

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OmniFocus 3

Productivity

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; OmniFocus 3 apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 1Password and OmniFocus 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where 1Password and OmniFocus 3 differ
Attribute1PasswordOmniFocus 3
Starting price$2.99/month$39.99/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web
CategoryAll industriesProductivity
Founded20061993

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 OmniFocus 3

  • GTD-based task organization
  • Projects and subprojects
  • Contexts and tags
  • Custom perspectives
  • Automation
  • Quick entry
  • Sync across devices
  • Deferred and due dates

What people use each for

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

1Password

  • Password managementnot OmniFocus 3
  • Secure document storagenot OmniFocus 3
  • Team credential sharingnot OmniFocus 3
  • Identity protectionnot OmniFocus 3
  • Compliance managementnot OmniFocus 3

OmniFocus 3

  • Getting Things Done style task and project management on Apple devicesnot 1Password
  • Capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cyclesnot 1Password
  • Syncing a personal task database across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watchnot 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

OmniFocus 3

  • Apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • Web access is not included with a perpetual licence and costs an extra $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
  • The Pro perpetual licence costs $149.99 against $74.99 for Standard
  • Future major upgrades are a paid discount rather than free for perpetual licence holders
  • The $99.99 per year subscription is the only option that bundles Pro plus web access

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

OmniFocus 3

$39.99/year
  • Standard$39.99/year
    • Mac and iOS apps
    • Cloud sync
    • Core features
  • Pro$99.99/year
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Perspective management

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 OmniFocus 3 if

  • You need gtd-based task organization.
  • You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
  • You also want projects and subprojects.
OmniFocus 3 review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or OmniFocus 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or OmniFocus 3?
1Password starts at $2.99/month and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year.
Does 1Password or OmniFocus 3 run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, 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 OmniFocus 3 is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that OmniFocus 3 cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives.

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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