1Password Review (2026): Is It Still the Password Manager to Beat?
We’ve used 1Password daily across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android for six weeks. Here’s whether it earns its subscription cost.
What It Is
1Password is a cross-platform password and secret manager. It stores logins, credit cards, secure notes, and passkeys behind one master password, with strong zero-knowledge encryption.
What We Tested
- Cross-device sync and speed
- Browser extension reliability (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Passkeys and 2FA support
- Watchtower security monitoring
- Family sharing and recovery
The Good
- Polished everywhere. The best-designed password manager on the market.
- Excellent autofill. Rarely misfires, fast on mobile.
- Passkeys done right. Syncs and works smoothly.
- Watchtower catches breached and reused passwords well.
The Bad
- Subscription cost creeps up; no lifetime option anymore.
- No fully free tier for individuals (trial only).
- Web vault is solid but the desktop apps are the real experience.
Security & Trust
1Password has a long, clean security record and strong encryption (AES-256). Its bug bounty and disclosure history are among the best in the category.
Pricing
Individual plans around $2.99/month billed annually; family plans ~$4.99/month for up to five people.
Final Verdict
9/10 — Recommended. If you’re willing to pay, 1Password is the most complete, most reliable password manager available. Budget users should look at the free tier of its rivals instead — but know what they’re giving up.
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