1PasswordvsDashlane
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
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)
Dashlane
- Dashlane free plan discontinued - what happened to my passwords?(9/10)
- Why is Dashlane so expensive? Annual-only billing(7/10)
- Dashlane price increase pushes long-time users away(7/10)
- Dashlane charged me after I cancelled - refund refused(8/10)
- Business seats not reduced when users are removed(5/10)
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- Admin portal interface clunky and outdated(5/10)
Dashlane
- Dashlane keeps logging me out and asking for the master password(5/10)
- No Dashlane desktop app for Windows anymore(5/10)
- Features differ between Dashlane apps(4/10)
- Dashlane sharing is clunky for families(5/10)
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)
Dashlane
- Dashlane autofill not working on some sites(7/10)
1Password
- Why is 1Password support so slow? AI replies and unanswered tickets(7/10)
Dashlane
- Can't reach a human at Dashlane support - only a chatbot(8/10)
1Password
- Team invitations blocked by corporate firewalls(5/10)
Dashlane
No signals
1Password
No signals
Dashlane
- Dashlane accounts suspended after May 2026 brute-force attack(8/10)
- Forgot Dashlane master password - data can be lost(9/10)
1Password
No signals
Dashlane
- Dashlane Android autofill unreliable(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
1Password
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1GB document storage
Limits: Single user, 1GB document storage, no free tier (14-day trial)
Users: Up to 5 users
Storage: 1GB per person
Limits: 5 members included, 1GB storage per person, no business admin features
Users: Up to 10 users
Limits: Max 20 users, no identity provider integration (Okta/Entra), Watchtower team reporting requires Business
Users: Per user (unlimited)
Limits: Advanced Enterprise controls and Unified Access bundles need a sales quote
Users: Unlimited
Limits: Complex procurement process, Pricing not transparent
Dashlane
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited passwords and passkeys, 1 GB encrypted files
Limits: No month-to-month billing; no free plan since September 2025
Users: Up to 10 members
Storage: Unlimited passwords per member
Limits: VPN only for the plan manager, not for members
Users: Per user
Limits: Credential Protection (phishing detection, risk insights) is a separate plan
Users: Per user
Limits: Not a password vault on its own
Users: Custom
Feature Comparison
| Feature | 1Password | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Unlimited Passwords All plans, includes passkeys | ||
| Password Generator Customizable length and complexity | ||
| Autofill Works but inconsistent on complex forms | ||
| Passkeys Save and sign in with passkeys via the browser extension and mobile apps | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan Discontinued September 16, 2025 | ||
| Monthly billing Personal plans billed annually | ||
| Free Tier No free plan, 14-day trial only | ||
| One-Time Purchase Subscription only since v8 | ||
| Security | ||
| Built-in VPN Premium only; plan manager only on Friends & Family | ||
| Watchtower Breach monitoring and weak password alerts | ||
| Dark web monitoring Does not cover credit cards | ||
| Travel Mode Unique feature - hide vaults at borders | ||
| Two-Factor Authentication TOTP codes stored in vault | ||
| Account recovery key Must be set up before you forget the master password | ||
| Secret Key Encryption Extra encryption layer, can be inconvenient | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Native Windows desktop app Web app and browser extension instead | ||
| Browser Extensions Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave | ||
| Desktop Apps Mac, Windows, Linux (all Electron now) | ||
| Mobile Apps iOS and Android with biometric unlock | ||
| Data | ||
| Encrypted export (DASH file) CSV export is unencrypted | ||
| Business | ||
| SSO / SCIM Business plans | ||
| Team Vaults Teams and Business plans | ||
| SSO/SAML Enterprise plan only | ||
| SCIM Provisioning Enterprise plan only | ||
| Activity Logs Teams plan and above | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Family Sharing Up to 5 on Families plan | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-Hosting Cloud only, no self-host option | ||
| Transparency | ||
| Open Source Proprietary, security audited | ||