Open Source 1Password Alternatives

1Password is a commercial, end-to-end encrypted password manager and credential security platform for individuals, families, and businesses. It stores passwords, passkeys, SSH keys, API tokens, secure notes, and sensitive documents in encrypted vaults, with browser extensions and native apps that handle autofill across every platform. Unlike many competitors, 1Password has no free tier — all plans are paid, starting at $2.99 per month — positioning it firmly in the security-first premium market.

Business plans extend vault sharing with role-based permissions and SSO integration with major identity providers including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin, and Duo. 1Password Business adds a SaaS Manager that discovers shadow IT applications, tracks SaaS spend, and centralizes access control across an organization’s app estate. A Credential Broker module extends governance to infrastructure access and third-party integrations.

1Password has moved beyond traditional password management to position itself as an access governance platform for modern organizations — explicitly including AI agents alongside human users as principals requiring governed credential access. This broader platform play differentiates it from simpler password managers and makes it a consideration for security teams dealing with AI adoption, sprawling SaaS estates, and the gaps left by SSO-only access control.