Software · head to head
1Password vs RoboForm
The short version
- Only RoboForm 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; RoboForm free plan is restricted to a single device; syncing across multiple devices requires the Premium plan
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Password and RoboForm actually diverge.
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 RoboForm
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 RoboForm
- Secure document storagenot RoboForm
- Team credential sharingnot RoboForm
- Identity protectionnot RoboForm
- Compliance managementnot RoboForm
RoboForm
No use cases recorded yet. See the RoboForm 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
RoboForm
- Free plan is restricted to a single device; syncing across multiple devices requires the Premium plan
- Premium's advertised $2.49 per month rate is a first-year discount that renews at $29.88 per year
- Family plan covers only up to 5 accounts and likewise renews at a higher $47.75 per year after the first-year discount
Pricing, plan by plan
1Password
$2.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.
RoboForm
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the RoboForm 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.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Password or RoboForm better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and RoboForm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Password or RoboForm?
- RoboForm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for RoboForm.
- Does 1Password or RoboForm run on more platforms?
- 1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. RoboForm runs on Web.
- Can I use RoboForm for free?
- Yes. RoboForm 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 RoboForm is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Password do that RoboForm 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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