- 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
- Pick it if you are:
- Developers and Linux users; Privacy-focused users
- Top complaint:
- KeePassXC has no built-in sync between devices
- Price:
- Free plan
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)
KeePassXC
- The real cost of KeePassXC: free app, DIY syncing and mobile(3/10)
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- Admin portal interface clunky and outdated(5/10)
KeePassXC
- Why does KeePassXC look outdated and hard to use?(5/10)
- Quick unlock with Touch ID or Windows Hello keeps asking for the password(4/10)
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)
KeePassXC
- KeePassXC sync conflicts and conflicted copies(6/10)
- KeePassXC database won't open: invalid credentials with key file or YubiKey(9/10)
1Password
- Why is 1Password support so slow? AI replies and unanswered tickets(7/10)
KeePassXC
- KeePassXC has no customer support, only community help(5/10)
1Password
- Team invitations blocked by corporate firewalls(5/10)
KeePassXC
- KeePassXC has no built-in sync between devices(7/10)
- KeePassXC browser extension cannot connect to the database(7/10)
- KeePassXC Auto-Type not working on Linux Wayland(6/10)
- KeePassXC Auto-Type not working on Mac(5/10)
- KeePassXC browser integration with Flatpak and Snap(6/10)
1Password
No signals
KeePassXC
- Does KeePassXC have a mobile app? No official iOS or Android app(6/10)
1Password
No signals
KeePassXC
- Is KeePassXC safe and for non-technical users?(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
KeePassXC
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Your own disk or sync folder
Limits: No cloud sync, no official mobile app, no customer support, no account recovery if the master password or key file is lost
Feature Comparison
| Feature | 1Password | KeePassXC |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Unlimited Passwords All plans, includes passkeys | ||
| Auto-Type Windows, macOS, Linux; Wayland support added in 2.8.0 | ||
| Password Generator Customizable length and complexity | ||
| Browser integration KeePassXC-Browser for Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Vivaldi | ||
| Autofill Works but inconsistent on complex forms | ||
| TOTP codes | ||
| Passkeys Save and sign in with passkeys via the browser extension and mobile apps | ||
| Security | ||
| Watchtower Breach monitoring and weak password alerts | ||
| 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 | ||
| YubiKey challenge-response Snap needs raw-usb enabled | ||
| Developer | ||
| SSH agent OpenSSH agent on Linux and macOS, Pageant on Windows | ||
| Convenience | ||
| Quick unlock (Touch ID, Windows Hello) Not remembered after the app closes | ||
| Sync | ||
| Cloud sync Use a shared folder or an external tool | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Browser Extensions Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave | ||
| Desktop Apps Mac, Windows, Linux (all Electron now) | ||
| Mobile Apps iOS and Android with biometric unlock | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Official mobile app Third-party apps open the same database | ||
| Migration | ||
| Importers Includes Bitwarden (nested folders in 2.7.12) and Proton Pass (2.7.10) | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Family Sharing Up to 5 on Families plan | ||
| 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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