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1Password vs Proofpoint

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1Password

Software

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Proofpoint

Software

People-centric cybersecurity and compliance

From
$6/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; Proofpoint listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 1Password and Proofpoint differ
Attribute1PasswordProofpoint
Starting price$2.99/month$6/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebEmail, Cloud, Web
Founded20062002

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Proofpoint

  • Advanced threat detection
  • Anti-phishing
  • Data loss prevention
  • Archive and search
  • eDiscovery
  • User behavior analytics
  • Threat intelligence
  • Compliance reporting

What people use each for

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

1Password

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

Proofpoint

  • Email Securitynot 1Password
  • Dlpnot 1Password
  • User Behavior Analyticsnot 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

Proofpoint

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Proofpoint

$6/month
  • Email Protection$6/month
    • Per user
    • Advanced threat detection
    • Data loss prevention
  • Compliance$8/month
    • All Email Protection
    • Archive & search
    • eDiscovery
  • Advanced Threat$10/month
    • All Compliance features
    • Targeted attack detection
    • Behavior analytics

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 Proofpoint if

  • You need advanced threat detection.
  • You work on Email, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want anti-phishing.
Proofpoint review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or Proofpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and Proofpoint at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or Proofpoint?
1Password starts at $2.99/month and Proofpoint at $6/month.
Does 1Password or Proofpoint run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, 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 Proofpoint is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that Proofpoint cannot?
1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Anti-phishing, Data loss prevention, Archive and search.

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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