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Keeper Password Manager vs 1Password

Keeper Password Manager logo

Keeper Password Manager

Security & Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity starts here

From
Free
Rated
-
1Password logo

1Password

All industries

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Keeper Password Manager has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Keeper Password Manager free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only; 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, 1Password covers Password generator.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keeper Password Manager and 1Password actually diverge.

Attributes where Keeper Password Manager and 1Password differ
AttributeKeeper Password Manager1Password
Starting priceFree$2.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOSmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityAll industries
Founded20112006

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Keeper Password Manager

  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Password vault
  • BreachWatch dark web monitoring
  • Secure file storage
  • One-time share
  • Emergency access
  • Passkey support
  • Secrets Manager

Only in 1Password

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

Both cover

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

What people use each for

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

Keeper Password Manager

  • Password Managernot 1Password
  • Secrets Managementnot 1Password
  • Privileged Accessnot 1Password

1Password

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Keeper Password Manager

  • Free tier limited to 10 passwords on one device only
  • Personal and Family plans lack team collaboration features
  • Higher per-user cost for small teams compared to some competitors

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Keeper Password Manager

Free
  • Personal$34.99/year
  • Family$74.99/year
  • Business Starter$2/user per month
  • Business$3.75/user per month

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Keeper Password Manager if

  • You need zero-knowledge security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want password vault.

Choose 1Password if

  • You need password generator.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
  • You also want autofill.

Questions people ask

Is Keeper Password Manager or 1Password better?
Neither clearly leads. Keeper Password Manager starts at Free and 1Password at $2.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Keeper Password Manager or 1Password?
Keeper Password Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Keeper Password Manager and $2.99/month for 1Password.
Does Keeper Password Manager or 1Password run on more platforms?
Keeper Password Manager runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS. 1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
Can I use Keeper Password Manager for free?
Yes. Keeper Password Manager has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 1Password starts at $2.99/month.
What is Keeper Password Manager best used for?
Keeper Password Manager is most often used for password manager, secrets management, privileged access. Of those, password manager and secrets management are not what 1Password is typically brought in for.
What can Keeper Password Manager do that 1Password cannot?
Keeper Password Manager covers Zero-knowledge security, Password vault, BreachWatch dark web monitoring, Secure file storage. 1Password covers Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Credit card storage. Both handle Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper offer a free tier?

Keeper's free version stores only 10 passwords on a single mobile device with no cross-device sync and is effectively a trial.

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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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Keeper Password Manager: What does Keeper Business cost?

Keeper Business Starter costs $2 per user per month for 5-10 users. Keeper Business costs $3.75 per user per month for unlimited users.

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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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Keeper Password Manager: Does Keeper Enterprise include SSO?

Yes. Keeper Enterprise includes single sign-on capabilities along with compliance and reporting features at $6 per user per month.

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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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Keeper Password Manager: What security features does Keeper include?

Keeper uses zero-knowledge encryption where the company cannot access passwords, plus advanced features like privileged access management and session recording on Enterprise Plus.

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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