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1Password vs OWASP ZAP

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1Password

Software

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OWASP ZAP

Software

Free security testing tool for web applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OWASP ZAP 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; OWASP ZAP oWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 1Password and OWASP ZAP actually diverge.

Attributes where 1Password and OWASP ZAP differ
Attribute1PasswordOWASP ZAP
Starting price$2.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebDesktop, Cli, Api
Founded20062001

Identical on both: 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

  • Password generator
  • Autofill
  • Secure notes
  • Credit card storage
  • Document storage
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Watchtower security alerts
  • Travel mode

Only in OWASP ZAP

  • Active scanner
  • Passive scanner
  • Spider/crawler
  • Fuzzer
  • Forced browse
  • WebSocket testing
  • AJAX spider
  • Authentication support

What people use each for

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

1Password

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

OWASP ZAP

  • Penetration Testingnot 1Password
  • Web Securitynot 1Password
  • Open Sourcenot 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

OWASP ZAP

  • OWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

OWASP ZAP

Free
  • Free & Open SourceFree
    • Full functionality
    • Active & passive scanning
    • Spider

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 OWASP ZAP if

  • You need active scanner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Cli, Api.
  • You also want passive scanner.
OWASP ZAP review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or OWASP ZAP better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and OWASP ZAP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or OWASP ZAP?
OWASP ZAP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for OWASP ZAP.
Does 1Password or OWASP ZAP run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. OWASP ZAP runs on Desktop, Cli, Api.
Can I use OWASP ZAP for free?
Yes. OWASP ZAP 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 OWASP ZAP is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that OWASP ZAP cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner, Passive scanner, Spider/crawler, Fuzzer.

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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