Head-to-head
1Password vs NordPass
Premium against price-fighter: is 1Password worth more than double the price of NordPass?
Our pick
Our picks
1PasswordAgileBits Inc.
1Password
The most polished password manager there is.
Our picks
NordPassNord Security
NordPass
A modern manager from the NordVPN team, sharply priced.
1PasswordNordPass
Our score4.7 / 54.4 / 5
PriceFrom $3.99/moFree
Free planNo
Best forFamilies and power usersBudget-conscious users
CategoryTop picksTop picks
ProviderAgileBits Inc.Nord Security
Our verdict
NordPass gives you a modern, fast manager for $1.49 a month (two-year plan) that does everything most people need. 1Password costs well over double and earns it with the extra Secret Key, Watchtower reports, travel mode, and the best family system in the business. For individual use, NordPass is the smart deal; for families and demanding users, 1Password stays the winner.
“The most polished apps we tested, thoughtful family sharing, and an extra secret key on top of your master password. Slightly pricier since March 2026, but still the best overall experience.”Editorial team, on 1Password
“Modern, fast apps, and on a two-year plan one of the lowest prices among the paid managers. A solid middle road between free and premium.”Editorial team, on NordPass