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Head-to-head · Password Managers

1Password vs NordPass

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score 1Password #2 in Password Managers 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit 1Password
NordPass #3 in Password Managers 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit NordPass

1Password leads on 1 check, NordPass on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score1Password · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly NordPass
  • Free trialboth
  • Most features1Password · 5 of 5

1Password scores higher on our rubric for password managers: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

NordPass offers free plan; 1Password doesn't. 1Password offers passwordless account login; NordPass doesn't.

1Password is the better fit for individuals and teams wanting a polished suite. NordPass is the better fit for free users wanting broad coverage.

  • 1Password fits best

    Individuals and teams wanting a polished suite

  • NordPass fits best

    Free users wanting broad coverage

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Side by side

Feature 1Password 9.2/10 Visit ↗ NordPass 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Password Managers #3 in Password Managers
Best for Individuals and teams wanting a polished suite Free users wanting broad coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $2.99/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 11 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1Password 5/5 · NordPass 4/5
Passkey support ✓ ✓
Secure sharing ✓ ✓
Business admin controls ✓ ✓
Family plan ✓ ✓
Passwordless account login ✓ (best) —
Specs
Supported platforms macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, web, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web vault, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera
Our review
Pros
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers
  • Combines vaults, passkeys, autofill, sharing, and Watchtower alerts
  • Business plans add permissions, reporting, integrations, and developer tools
  • Free plan includes autosave, autofill, and secure storage
  • Supports passkeys, sharing, breach scanning, and TOTP codes
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers
Cons
  • There is no free plan for ongoing personal use
  • Listed prices use annual billing
  • Advanced administration is limited to business-oriented plans
  • Free access allows one active session on one device
  • Business and Enterprise plans require a five-user minimum
  • Passwordless login is not supported
Our verdict

1Password is a password manager for individuals, families, teams, and enterprises. It stores passwords, passkeys, payment details, secure notes, documents, and other sensitive information in encrypted vaults. Password generation, autofill,…

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NordPass is a password manager for personal users, families, teams, and larger organizations. Its encrypted vault stores passwords, passkeys, payment cards, secure notes, and other sensitive information. Autosave, autofill, password…

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  1. 1PasswordPassword Managers 9.214-day trial
  2. NordPassPassword Managers 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 1Password — where it wins

    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers
    • Combines vaults, passkeys, autofill, sharing, and Watchtower alerts
    • Business plans add permissions, reporting, integrations, and developer tools

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan for ongoing personal use
    • Listed prices use annual billing
    • Advanced administration is limited to business-oriented plans

  • NordPass — where it wins

    • Free plan includes autosave, autofill, and secure storage
    • Supports passkeys, sharing, breach scanning, and TOTP codes
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers

    Where it doesn't

    • Free access allows one active session on one device
    • Business and Enterprise plans require a five-user minimum
    • Passwordless login is not supported

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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