Keeper vs 1Password: Password Managers Compared (2026)
Keeper and 1Password are two widely compared password managers. Keeper is a zero-knowledge password manager with Business Starter, Business and Enterprise plans and add-ons for secrets management, privileged access and compliance reporting. 1Password is a subscription password manager for individuals, families and businesses, with shared vaults, Watchtower breach alerts, SSO and SCIM provisioning on business plans.
- Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 3 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
Keeper vs 1Password: the short answer
Keeper is a zero-knowledge password manager with Business Starter, Business and Enterprise plans and add-ons for secrets management, privileged access and compliance reporting. 1Password is a subscription password manager for individuals, families and businesses, with shared vaults, Watchtower breach alerts, SSO and SCIM provisioning on business plans. Both are password managers, but they differ in pricing model, target team size and focus.
On pricing, Keeper is described as: per user per month billed annually; add-ons extra; 1Password as: per user per month or flat team pack; monthly or annual. Keeper lists a free option: 1 mobile device, 10 records. 1Password does not document a permanent free plan. Keeper is positioned for organisations wanting granular policies, compliance reporting and PAM add-ons, and 1Password for businesses that want a polished password manager with SSO and SCIM.
Everything below is drawn from the two sourced profiles and the 3 dated sources listed at the end. Where a source does not document something it is marked Unknown, and third-party estimates are labelled. No winner is declared: the better fit depends on your size, budget and requirements.
Keeper and 1Password at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
Keeper
Keeper Security · Password Managers
Keeper is a zero-knowledge password manager with Business Starter, Business and Enterprise plans and add-ons for secrets management, privileged access and compliance reporting.
- Pricing
- Personal Unlimited $39.96 a year; Business about $3.75 per user a month (list, reported).
- Best for
- Organisations wanting granular policies, compliance reporting and PAM add-ons
1Password
AgileBits (1Password) · Password Managers
1Password is a subscription password manager for individuals, families and businesses, with shared vaults, Watchtower breach alerts, SSO and SCIM provisioning on business plans.
- Pricing
- Teams Starter Pack $24.95 a month (up to 10); Business $8.99 per user a month, annual.
- Best for
- Businesses that want a polished password manager with SSO and SCIM
Keeper vs 1Password: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the sources listed below. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  Keeper |  1Password |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Product typeDiffers | YesPassword and privileged access manager | YesPassword manager (personal and business) |
| VendorDiffers | YesKeeper Security | YesAgileBits (1Password) |
| Best forDiffers | YesOrganisations wanting granular policies, compliance reporting and PAM add-ons | YesBusinesses that want a polished password manager with SSO and SCIM |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing modelDiffers | YesPer user per month billed annually; add-ons extra. | YesPer user per month or flat team pack; monthly or annual. |
| Pricing summaryDiffers | PartialPersonal Unlimited $39.96 a year; Business about $3.75 per user a month (list, reported). | YesTeams Starter Pack $24.95 a month (up to 10); Business $8.99 per user a month, annual. |
| Free planDiffers | YesYes (1 mobile device, 10 records) | NoNo |
| Free trialDiffers | YesYes (30 days personal; business trials) | NoNot documented |
| Password Managers criteria | ||
| Business priceDiffers | Partial~$2 to $3.75/user/mo (reported) | Yes$8.99/user/mo; $24.95 for 10 |
| Personal plansDiffers | Yes$39.96/yr; Family $84.96 | YesIndividual and Families |
| Open source / self-host | YesNo / No | YesNo / No |
| SSODiffers | YesEnterprise; SSO Connect add-on | YesYes (Business) |
| Fit and platform | ||
| Team size | YesSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises | YesSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises |
| Platforms | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| IntegrationsDiffers | YesSSO/SAML, AD/LDAP, SCIM, SIEM (with add-on) | YesOkta, Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin, Duo |
| API | UnknownNot reviewed for this profile. | UnknownNot reviewed for this profile. |
Keeper vs 1Password pricing.
Plan names, prices and billing terms as reported in each profile's sources. Taxes, add-ons and discounts are excluded unless stated.
Keeper pricing
Per user per month billed annually; add-ons extra.
- Free$0 · Free
- Unlimited$39.96 per year · Annual
- Family$84.96 per year · Annual
- Business StarterAbout $2 per user per month (reported) · Annual
- BusinessAbout $3.75 per user per month (reported) · Annual
- EnterpriseQuote · Annual
Prices from independent sources; treat as reported. Keeper's business page did not show dollar amounts when read; business figures are third-party reports. Currency: USD. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
All Keeper plans and sources
1Password pricing
Per user per month or flat team pack; monthly or annual.
- Teams Starter Pack$24.95 per month (up to 10 users) · Annual ($29.95 monthly)
- Business$8.99 per user per month · Annual ($10.99 monthly)
- EnterpriseQuote · Annual
Prices from independent sources; treat as reported. Personal plan prices were not confirmed from a dated source. Currency: USD. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
All 1Password plans and sourcesKeeper vs 1Password: pricing model, ecosystem and fit.
Pricing model and cost drivers
Keeper: per user per month billed annually; add-ons extra. Keeper's business page did not show dollar amounts when read; business figures are third-party reports. 1Password: per user per month or flat team pack; monthly or annual. Personal plan prices were not confirmed from a dated source. Model costs at your real seat count, usage and contract term before comparing headline prices.
What sets each apart
The Keeper profile highlights: granular role-based policies; extensive add-ons including PAM; free Family plan per Business user. The 1Password profile highlights: teams Starter Pack flat price; free Families plan for Business users; cloud-only.
Integrations and ecosystem
Keeper integrations named in its sources: SSO/SAML, AD/LDAP, SCIM and SIEM (with add-on). 1Password: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin and Duo. Check that the connectors you rely on exist on the plan you would buy.
Deployment and team fit
Keeper runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension and is documented for small teams, mid-size teams and large enterprises. 1Password runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Browser extension and is documented for small teams, mid-size teams and large enterprises. We did not test setup or migration.
Keeper and 1Password: each option, in balance.
Each point is linked to a dated source on the product's profile.
Keeper
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Granular role-based policies and reporting.
- Free trials for Business and Enterprise.
- Free Family plan for each Business user.
- Many features are paid add-ons.
- Business plans reported with a 10-seat minimum on the main plan.
- Free plan limited to 10 records on one mobile device.
1Password
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Flat Starter Pack for up to 10 people.
- SSO and SCIM on Business.
- Free Families plan for every Business user.
- No free plan.
- No self-hosting.
- Higher per-user price than Bitwarden or NordPass.
Keeper or 1Password: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose Keeper if you are…
- Organisations wanting granular policies, compliance reporting and PAM add-ons
- Regulated industries
- Families
Less suited to: buyers wanting all features in one price; self-hosting needs.
See the Keeper profile
Choose 1Password if you are…
- Businesses that want a polished password manager with SSO and SCIM
- Small teams under 10 people
- Families
Less suited to: teams needing self-hosting; budget-first buyers.
See the 1Password profileSwitching between Keeper and 1Password.
Moving off Keeper or 1Password usually means exporting your vault (often as an encrypted file or CSV), importing it into the new manager, securely deleting any plaintext export, re-creating shared vaults and permissions, and reconfiguring SSO or SCIM. Keep both active until every user has migrated. Import a test vault into each shortlisted password manager and check autofill on your most-used sites and devices.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Compare total cost at your real volume, including add-ons and services.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
Keeper vs 1Password: questions and answers
What is the difference between Keeper and 1Password?
Keeper is a zero-knowledge password manager with Business Starter, Business and Enterprise plans and add-ons for secrets management, privileged access and compliance reporting. 1Password is a subscription password manager for individuals, families and businesses, with shared vaults, Watchtower breach alerts, SSO and SCIM provisioning on business plans. Both are password managers, but they differ in pricing model, target team size and focus. Keeper is positioned for organisations wanting granular policies, compliance reporting and PAM add-ons; 1Password for businesses that want a polished password manager with SSO and SCIM.
Is Keeper cheaper than 1Password?
It depends on your volume and plan. Keeper: Personal Unlimited $39.96 a year; Business about $3.75 per user a month (list, reported). 1Password: Teams Starter Pack $24.95 a month (up to 10); Business $8.99 per user a month, annual. Compare both at your real seat count, usage and contract term.
Do Keeper or 1Password have a free plan?
Keeper lists a free option: 1 mobile device, 10 records. 1Password does not document a permanent free plan. Keeper free trial: Yes (30 days personal; business trials). 1Password free trial: Not documented.
Keeper or 1Password: which is better for small teams?
Keeper and 1Password are both documented for small teams. Keeper suits organisations wanting granular policies, compliance reporting and PAM add-ons; 1Password suits businesses that want a polished password manager with SSO and SCIM. Neither is best for everyone.
What are the main limitations of Keeper and 1Password?
Keeper: Many features are paid add-ons. 1Password: No free plan.
How much does Keeper cost?
Personal Unlimited is $39.96 a year before discounts; Business is reported at about $3.75 per user a month, with Enterprise by quote.
How much does 1Password Business cost?
$8.99 per user a month billed annually ($10.99 monthly); the Teams Starter Pack is $24.95 a month for up to 10 people.
What are the alternatives to Keeper and 1Password?
Stack18 has alternatives guides for both: Keeper alternatives and 1Password alternatives, each comparing at least four other password managers on pricing, free plan, features and fit. The Password Managers category lists every profile.
Where this comparison comes from.
- Keeper Business Pricing Keeper Security Official Accessed 10 Nov 2026
- Keeper Review and Pricing in 2026 Security.org Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
- Best Password Manager for Teams (2026) Dupple Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
This comparison summarises the Keeper and 1Password profiles and their sources. Third-party figures are labelled; confirm current pricing and terms with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested these products.
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