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1Password vs SEMrush
1Password
All industries
The world's most-loved password manager
- From
- $2.99/month
- Rated
- -
SEMrush
All industries
Do SEO, content marketing, competitor research, PPC and social media marketing from just one platfor
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SEMrush 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; SEMrush free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools
- They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Password generator, SEMrush covers Keyword research.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Password and SEMrush actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).
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 SEMrush
- Keyword research
- Site audit
- Competitor analysis
- Backlink analytics
- Rank tracking
- Content marketing
- PPC research
- Social media tools
Both cover
- SOC2
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
1Password
- Password managementnot SEMrush
- Secure document storagenot SEMrush
- Team credential sharingnot SEMrush
- Identity protectionnot SEMrush
- Compliance managementnot SEMrush
SEMrush
- SEO keyword research and competitor analysisnot 1Password
- Website performance tracking and auditingnot 1Password
- Content marketing optimizationnot 1Password
- PPC advertising researchnot 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
SEMrush
- Free tier limited to 10 reports per day across all tools
- Keyword tracking capped at 500 per month on entry tiers (SEO and Starter plans)
- Additional users cost £45/month per user above base subscription
- Most advanced features require Advanced plan (£455.67/month), making entry cost significant for small teams
Pricing, plan by plan
1Password
$2.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.
SEMrush
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the SEMrush 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.
Choose SEMrush if
- You need keyword research.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile app.
- You also want site audit.
Questions people ask
- Is 1Password or SEMrush better?
- Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and SEMrush at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 1Password or SEMrush?
- SEMrush has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for SEMrush.
- Does 1Password or SEMrush run on more platforms?
- 1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. SEMrush runs on Web, Mobile app.
- Can I use SEMrush for free?
- Yes. SEMrush 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 SEMrush is typically brought in for.
- What can 1Password do that SEMrush cannot?
- 1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. SEMrush covers Keyword research, Site audit, Competitor analysis, Backlink analytics. Both handle SOC2.
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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