1Password vs Apple Passwords

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1Password65/100
Try with caution
Pick it if you are:
Families needing shared password management; Security-conscious professionals
Top complaint:
No free tier - 14-day trial only
Price:
From $3.99/mo
10 1Password errors & fixes →
Try with caution
Pick it if you are:
Apple-only households; Casual users who want free and simple
Top complaint:
Apple Passwords not syncing between iPhone and Mac
Price:
Free plan
9 Apple Passwords errors & fixes →

Score Comparison

65
Overall
66
48
Pricing
98
70
Usability
78
60
Performance
68
40
Support
50
65
Reliability
55
65
Onboarding
85
75
Mobile
82
90
Security
75
75
Integrations
45
1PasswordApple Passwords

Signals Comparison

Pricing

1Password

  • 1Password price increase 2026 - Individual now $47.88/year(7/10)
  • Teams and Business plans got more expensive(6/10)
  • No free tier - 14-day trial only(8/10)
  • Subscription-only model - no one-time purchase(8/10)
  • Email masking is a paid add-on(4/10)

Apple Passwords

No signals

Usability

1Password

  • Version 8 Electron app feels slow and non-native(7/10)
  • Secret Key adds friction to every new device login(7/10)
  • V8 removed workflows and requires more clicks(6/10)
  • Can't identify and clean up duplicate entries(5/10)
  • Struggles with complex login forms(5/10)
  • Admin portal interface clunky and outdated(5/10)

Apple Passwords

  • Passwords app autofill not working in Chrome or other apps(7/10)
  • Cannot export passwords from Apple Passwords(6/10)
  • Apple Passwords lacks features of dedicated password managers(5/10)
  • Passkey not working or no matching passkeys in iCloud Keychain(6/10)
  • Verification codes not autofilling from Apple Passwords(5/10)
Reliability

1Password

  • Browser extension autofill inconsistent(7/10)
  • Windows client doesn't sync fast enough(6/10)
  • App quality has declined over the last 2 years(6/10)
  • Browser extension keeps locking and asking for the password(6/10)

Apple Passwords

  • Apple Passwords not syncing between iPhone and Mac(8/10)
  • Passwords missing after iOS 18 update(8/10)
Support

1Password

  • Why is 1Password support so slow? AI replies and unanswered tickets(7/10)

Apple Passwords

No signals

Integrations

1Password

  • Team invitations blocked by corporate firewalls(5/10)

Apple Passwords

  • iCloud Passwords Chrome extension not working on Windows(7/10)
  • Apple Passwords has no Android support(7/10)
Security

1Password

No signals

Apple Passwords

  • Apple Passwords phishing bug in iOS 18(6/10)
  • Passwords app prompts for a 6-digit code repeatedly(3/10)
Onboarding

1Password

No signals

Apple Passwords

  • Switching to Apple Passwords from another manager(4/10)

Pricing Comparison

1Password

Individual
$3.99/mo

Users: 1 user

Storage: 1GB document storage

Limits: Single user, 1GB document storage, no free tier (14-day trial)

Price is per month billed yearly ($47.88/year); $4.99 if billed monthly. New-customer promo ($2.99/mo) lasts only the first year. Raised from $35.88/year in March 2026.
Families
Popular
$5.99/mo

Users: Up to 5 users

Storage: 1GB per person

Limits: 5 members included, 1GB storage per person, no business admin features

Price is per month billed yearly ($71.88/year); $7.99 if billed monthly. Promo $4.49/mo only for the first year. Raised from $59.88/year in March 2026.
Teams Starter Pack
$24.95/mo

Users: Up to 10 users

Limits: Max 20 users, no identity provider integration (Okta/Entra), Watchtower team reporting requires Business

Billed annually ($299.40/year). Extra seats $4.99 each per month, max 20 users. Was $19.95/month before 2026.
Business
$8.99/mo

Users: Per user (unlimited)

Limits: Advanced Enterprise controls and Unified Access bundles need a sales quote

Per user per month billed annually ($107.88/user/year). Was $7.99. Device Trust, SaaS Manager and Privileged Access are separately priced products.
Enterprise
Free

Users: Unlimited

Limits: Complex procurement process, Pricing not transparent

Quote only; each add-on product is priced separately. Also sold through AWS Marketplace.

Apple Passwords

Free (included with Apple devices)
Popular
Free

Users: One Apple Account

Storage: No stated limit

Limits: Apple devices only (Windows via iCloud for Windows), no Android, no master password, limited custom fields

Requires Apple hardware; iCloud sign-in needed for sync

Feature Comparison

Feature1PasswordApple Passwords
Core
Unlimited Passwords

All plans, includes passkeys

Password Generator

Customizable length and complexity

Verification codes (2FA)

Autofilled on iOS 17, macOS 14 and later

Autofill

Works but inconsistent on complex forms

Passkeys

Save and sign in with passkeys via the browser extension and mobile apps

Sharing
Shared groups
Family Sharing

Up to 5 on Families plan

Security
Watchtower

Breach monitoring and weak password alerts

Security recommendations

Weak, reused and leaked passwords

Travel Mode

Unique feature - hide vaults at borders

Two-Factor Authentication

TOTP codes stored in vault

Secret Key Encryption

Extra encryption layer, can be inconvenient

Platforms
Windows support

Via iCloud for Windows with Chrome or Edge extension

Android support
Browser Extensions

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave

Desktop Apps

Mac, Windows, Linux (all Electron now)

Mobile Apps

iOS and Android with biometric unlock

Data
Export to file

CSV, unencrypted

Generator
Custom password length options

Per 9to5Mac

Business
Team Vaults

Teams and Business plans

SSO/SAML

Enterprise plan only

SCIM Provisioning

Enterprise plan only

Activity Logs

Teams plan and above

Pricing
Free Tier

No free plan, 14-day trial only

One-Time Purchase

Subscription only since v8

Deployment
Self-Hosting

Cloud only, no self-host option

Transparency
Open Source

Proprietary, security audited

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