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BOpen source, end-to-end encrypted password manager for people and businesses
Free, from $1.65/mo
1Password vs Yubico (YubiKey)
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
1
Choose 1Password if…
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web, Chrome
- you're in its core audience: enterprises, it and security teams
Y
Choose Yubico (YubiKey) if…
- you're in its core audience: individuals, small and medium businesses
Side by side
Feature 1Password Yubico (YubiKey)
Pricing modelContact for pricingPaid
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryPassword managers2FA & authenticators
Company1PasswordYubico
Full feature lists
1 1Password
- Zero-knowledge password vault with autofill
- Passkeys and two-factor authentication support
- Secrets management and CLI for developers
- Runtime credential delivery for AI agents
- Just-in-time privileged access to cloud, K8s and databases
- SaaS and shadow AI app discovery with spend optimization
- Device health checks with guided self-remediation
- Audit-ready activity and session logs
Y Yubico (YubiKey)
- Hardware-backed passkeys with phishing resistance
- USB and NFC connectivity with one-tap login
- FIPS-validated YubiKey 5 FIPS Series
- Biometric YubiKey Bio Series
- YubiHSM 2 hardware security module
- Yubico Authenticator app
- Computer login tools and software development kits
- YubiKey as a Service for enterprise deployment
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
1Password · 1password.com
Yubico (YubiKey) · yubico.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
1Password
Unified AccessCustom
Enterprise Password ManagerCustom
SaaS ManagerCustom
Privileged AccessCustom
Device TrustCustom
Yubico (YubiKey)
Paid. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
1Password
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, browsers and CLI
- Products can be bought as one platform or separately
- Available through AWS Marketplace
- SaaS Manager offers 400+ integrations
- Enterprise pricing is quote-only
- Not open source
Yubico (YubiKey)
- No software install needed; works over USB or NFC
- FIPS and biometric models available
- Enterprise delivery, enrollment and subscription service
- Used by large organizations such as OpenAI and T-Mobile
- Physical hardware has to be bought and shipped
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
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Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Nov 9, 2026. Editorial policy