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1Password vs Keeper 2026 | Best Password Manager
1Password
Security-focused password manager with complete end-to-end encryption and travel mode
Mac and Windows users, tech-savvy individuals, families wanting simple setup, developers using multiple operating systems, those prioritizing ease of use over advanced features
Score67%
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139 attributes7 differences18 pros/cons
Quick Answer
AI Summary1Password excels in user interface design and cross-platform accessibility with native apps on 6+ platforms, while Keeper offers superior security features including biometric authentication on more devices and zero-knowledge architecture that doesn't store encryption keys. Both are zero-knowledge password managers, but they serve different priority profiles.
Read full verdictChoose 1Password if you prioritize intuitive design, prefer multi-platform native support including Linux, and want the most affordable family plan with extensive password generation options. Choose Keeper if you need maximum biometric authentication flexibility, require higher file storage capacity, and prioritize advanced threat detection features like BreachWatch monitoring. Both offer military-grade encryption, but they cater to different user priorities.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Supported Platforms:✓ 1Password wins(Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Web vs Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web, limited Linux)
- Biometric Authentication Support:✓ Keeper wins(5 methods (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello, fingerprint, iris) vs 3 methods (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello))
- Family Plan Base Price (Annual):✓ 1Password wins($99.99 USD for up to 6 users vs $119.99 USD for up to 6 users)
Key Facts & Figures
66 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | 1Password | Keeper | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Premium Cost(USD) | $35.88 | — | — |
| File Storage Per User(GB) | 1GB | — | — |
| User Rating(stars out of 5) | 4.6/5.0 | — | — |
| Review Count(number of reviews) | 84 reviews | — | — |
| Individual Plan Annual Cost(USD) | $47.88 | — | — |
| Monthly Individual Plan Cost(USD) | $3.99 | — | — |
| User Rating Score(stars) | 4.6/5.0 | — | — |
| Encrypted Document Storage(GB) | 1.0 | — | — |
| Verified User Reviews Count(reviews) | 84 | — | — |
| Review Count (Gartner)(reviews) | 83 reviews | — | — |
| Family Plan User Accounts(accounts) | 1 primary + 5 additional (6 total) | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Annual Billing)(USD) | $2.99/month | — | — |
| Gartner User Rating(stars) | 4.7 stars | — | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 14 days | — | — |
| Individual Annual Price(USD) | $36.99 | — | — |
| Browser Extension Count(browsers) | 5+ browsers | — | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 14 days | — | — |
| Two-Factor Authentication Methods(count) | 6+ methods | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost(USD) | $4.99/month (or $49.99/year) | — | — |
| Autofill Speed on Apple Devices(milliseconds) | ~500-800ms | — | — |
| Individual Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $2.99/month | $3.75/month | |
| File Storage Capacity (Free Plan)(GB) | 0 GB | 0 GB | |
| File Storage Capacity (Paid Plan)(GB) | 1 GB | 2 GB | |
| Supported Platforms (Native Apps)(platforms) | 7 platforms | 5 platforms | |
| Biometric Authentication Methods(methods) | 3 methods | 5 methods | |
| Dark Web Monitoring Records Scanned(billions) | Watchtower (proprietary scope) | 500+ billion records | — |
| Password Generator Customization Parameters(parameters) | 15+ options | 12 options | |
| User Satisfaction Rating (G2 Reviews 2025)(stars) | 4.7/5 stars | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Enterprise Business Plan (5+ users)(USD/month) | $19.99/month per user | $45/month (unlimited users) | |
| Annual Subscription Cost (Individual)(USD) | $36 | — | — |
| Breached Credential Database Size(millions) | 690M+ (Watchtower) | — | — |
| G2 User Interface Rating(out of 5) | 4.7/5.0 | — | — |
| Number of G2 Reviews(count) | 3,400+ | — | — |
| Annual Cost (Individual)(USD) | $36.99 | — | — |
| Browser Extensions Available(count) | 6 browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera) | — | — |
| Family Sharing Capacity(users) | Up to 5 users ($99.99/year) | — | — |
| Family Plan Annual Cost(USD) | $99.99 | $119.99/year | |
| Autofill Response Time(seconds) | 0.3 | — | — |
| Password Breach Database Size(billion accounts) | 5+ billion (Watchtower) | — | — |
| Annual Individual Plan Cost(USD) | $36.00 | — | — |
| Annual Family Plan Cost (5 users)(USD) | $119.99 | — | — |
| Cost per User (Family Plan)(USD) | $24.00 | — | — |
| Number of Browser Extensions(count) | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera (5 major) | — | — |
| Annual Individual Plan Price(USD) | $36.99 | — | — |
| Two-Factor Authentication Methods Supported(methods) | 12 (TOTP, WebAuthn, SMS, email, etc.) | — | — |
| Password Generator Strength Options(customization types) | 8 (length, numbers, symbols, etc.) | — | — |
| Individual Annual Cost(USD) | $36/year | — | — |
| Family Plan (5 users) Annual Cost(USD) | $59.99/year | — | — |
| Free Plan Password Limit(passwords) | Unlimited (limited features) | 30 records | — |
| Last Independent Security Audit(years ago) | 2022 (4 years) | — | — |
| Business Plan Cost Per User/Month(USD) | $3.99/user/month | — | — |
| Breach Monitoring Coverage(billion records) | 84+ billion known compromises | — | — |
| Password Generation Customization(options) | 20+ options (length, symbols, diceware, words, etc.) | — | — |
| Individual Annual Subscription Cost(USD) | $39.99 | — | — |
| Master Password Minimum Length(characters) | 16 characters | — | — |
| Independent Security Audits (Last 5 Years)(audits) | 3 audits | — | — |
| Password Generator Customization Options(settings) | 20+ options | — | — |
| Supported Auto-Password Change Websites(websites) | 200+ websites | — | — |
| Review Count(reviews) | 275 | 275 | |
| Business Annual Cost (Per User)(USD) | $48 | $48 | |
| Personal Premium Monthly(USD) | $3.33 | $3.33 | |
| Encrypted File Storage (Premium)(GB) | 1 | 1 | |
| Price Increase (Last 3 Years)(USD increase) | Stable | Stable | |
| Family Plan Cost (Annual)(USD) | $60 (5 users) | $60 (5 users) | |
| Individual Premium Annual Cost(USD) | $34.99/year | $34.99/year | |
| Estimated Global User Base(millions) | ~3M users | ~3M users |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
1Password leads2 ties
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2Keeper1Password
Attribute
Keeper
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Web(winner)Supported PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web, limited Linux
- 3 methods (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello)Biometric Authentication Support5 methods (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello, fingerprint, iris)(winner)
- $99.99 USD for up to 6 users(winner)Family Plan Base Price (Annual)$119.99 USD for up to 6 users
- Yes, built-in with customizable wait periodEmergency Access FeatureYes, BreachWatch monitoring included
- 15+ customization parameters(winner)Password Generator Options12 customization parameters
- 1 GB included with Family planFile Storage Capacity (Premium)2 GB included with Family plan(winner)
- Yes, built-in TOTP generation2FA Token SupportYes, built-in TOTP + proprietary Keeper authenticator
- Supported Platforms
1Password
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Web(winner)
Keeper
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web, limited Linux
- Biometric Authentication Support
1Password
3 methods (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello)
Keeper
5 methods (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello, fingerprint, iris)(winner)
- Family Plan Base Price (Annual)
1Password
$99.99 USD for up to 6 users(winner)
Keeper
$119.99 USD for up to 6 users
- Emergency Access Feature
1Password
Yes, built-in with customizable wait period
Keeper
Yes, BreachWatch monitoring included
- Password Generator Options
1Password
15+ customization parameters(winner)
Keeper
12 customization parameters
- File Storage Capacity (Premium)
1Password
1 GB included with Family plan
Keeper
2 GB included with Family plan(winner)
- 2FA Token Support
1Password
Yes, built-in TOTP generation
Keeper
Yes, built-in TOTP + proprietary Keeper authenticator
Full Comparison
| Attribute | 1Password | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Premium Cost(USD) | $35.88 | — |
| Individual Plan Annual Cost(USD) | $47.88 | — |
| Monthly Individual Plan Cost(USD) | $3.99 | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Annual Billing)(USD) | $2.99/month | — |
| Individual Annual Price(USD) | $36.99 | — |
Show 26 more attributesFree Trial Period(days) 14 days — Individual Plan Annual Cost(USD) $47.88/year (as of March 2026) $30/year Business Plan Per User/Month(USD) Not clearly defined $3.75-$4.50 Family Plan Cost (5 users)(USD/year) $71.88/year $60/year Monthly Subscription Cost(USD) $4.99/month (or $49.99/year) — Individual Plan Monthly Cost(USD) $2.99/month $3.75/month Enterprise Business Plan (5+ users)(USD/month) $19.99/month per user $45/month (unlimited users) Annual Subscription Cost (Individual)(USD) $36 — Annual Cost (Individual)(USD) $36.99 — Family Plan Annual Cost(USD) $99.99 $119.99/year Annual Individual Plan Cost(USD) $36.00 — Annual Family Plan Cost (5 users)(USD) $119.99 — Cost per User (Family Plan)(USD) $24.00 — Annual Individual Plan Price(USD) $36.99 — Individual Annual Cost(USD) $36/year — Family Plan (5 users) Annual Cost(USD) $59.99/year — Business Plan Cost Per User/Month(USD) $3.99/user/month — Free Tier Availability No—paid plans only — Individual Annual Subscription Cost(USD) $39.99 — Individual Annual Cost(USD per year) $30 — Team Plan Cost(USD per user per month) $3.75-$4.50 — Free Plan Availability No — Business Annual Cost (Per User)(USD) $48 — Personal Premium Monthly(USD) $3.33 — Family Plan Cost (Annual)(USD) $60 (5 users) — Individual Premium Annual Cost(USD) $34.99/year — | ||
| File Storage Per User(GB) | 1GB | — |
| Maximum Stored Passwords (Free Plan)(passwords) | Unlimited | — |
| User Rating(stars out of 5) | 4.6/5.0 | — |
| User Rating Score(stars) | 4.6/5.0 | — |
| Gartner User Rating(stars) | 4.7 stars | — |
| Number of G2 Reviews(count) | 3,400+ | — |
| Capterra Rating(stars out of 5) | 4.6 | — |
| Review Count(number of reviews) | 84 reviews | — |
| Source Code | Proprietary | — |
| Password Storage Limit(passwords) | Unlimited | — |
| Encrypted Document Storage(GB) | 1.0 | — |
| Family Plan User Accounts(accounts) | 1 primary + 5 additional (6 total) | — |
| VPN Integration | Not included | — |
| Free Storage (File Sharing)(GB) | Limited | — |
Show 21 more attributesMaximum Passwords (Premium)(count) Unlimited — Document Storage (Individual)(GB) 1 GB included Limited Password Storage Capacity(Passwords) Unlimited Unlimited Multi-Device Synchronization Real-time across all platforms Real-time across all platforms Shared Vaults/Family Support Yes - unlimited shared vaults for families/teams — File Storage Capacity (Free Plan)(GB) 0 GB 0 GB File Storage Capacity (Paid Plan)(GB) 1 GB 2 GB Password Generator Customization Parameters(parameters) 15+ options 12 options Vault Sharing Limits(shared items per vault) Unlimited with granular permissions — Maximum Custom Vaults(count) Unlimited vaults — Team Members (Standard Plan)(count) Unlimited (Teams plan starts at $34.99/user/year) — Advanced Sharing Permissions (Field-Level) Available (edit, view-only, hide fields) — Password Generator Strength Options(customization types) 8 (length, numbers, symbols, etc.) — Free Plan Password Limit(passwords) Unlimited (limited features) 30 records Password Generation Customization(options) 20+ options (length, symbols, diceware, words, etc.) — Free Tier Password Capacity(passwords) Unlimited — Dark Web Monitoring Included(boolean) No (paid add-on) — Password Generator Customization Options(settings) 20+ options — Supported Auto-Password Change Websites(websites) 200+ websites — Secure Messaging Feature Yes — Encrypted File Storage (Premium)(GB) 1 — | ||
| Vault Breach History | Never breached | — |
| Encryption Algorithm | AES-256 | — |
| Two-Factor Authentication Methods(count) | 6+ methods | — |
| Enterprise Compliance Features | Good | Excellent (SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP ready) |
| Third-Party Security Audits(count) | 1 (Cure53 2022) | — |
Show 16 more attributesBiometric Authentication Methods(methods) 3 methods 5 methods Breached Credential Database Size(millions) 690M+ (Watchtower) — Source Code Availability Closed-source with audits Closed-source Built-in TOTP Generator Yes — Emergency Access Delegation Yes - designate trusted contacts — Encryption Algorithm AES-256 + PBKDF2 — Two-Factor Authentication Methods Supported(methods) 12 (TOTP, WebAuthn, SMS, email, etc.) — Breach Monitoring Coverage(billion records) 84+ billion known compromises — Encryption Standard AES-256 with 256-bit PBKDF2 — Zero-Knowledge Scope All data (passwords, documents, notes) — Master Password Minimum Length(characters) 16 characters — End-to-End Encryption Coverage(percentage) Complete (100%) — Independent Security Audits (Last 5 Years)(audits) 3 audits — Enterprise Threat Detection Advanced AI-powered detection — Zero-Knowledge Architecture Yes - Full encryption — Latest Third-Party Security Audit Year 2024 (Deloitte) — | ||
| Verified User Reviews Count(reviews) | 84 | — |
| Review Count (Gartner)(reviews) | 83 reviews | — |
| Apple Watch Support | Yes, native support | — |
| Watchtower Breach Scanner | Included in all plans | — |
| Travel Mode (Vault Hiding) | Yes - temporarily remove vaults from device | — |
| Data Breach Monitoring | Yes - detailed breach reports included | — |
| Dark Web Monitoring Records Scanned(billions) | Watchtower (proprietary scope) | 500+ billion records |
| Emergency Access Feature | Yes—designate trusted contacts | — |
Show 4 more attributesPassword Breach Database Size(billion accounts) 5+ billion (Watchtower) — Travel Mode Feature(yes/no) Yes — Identity Theft Protection Included Add-on only ($4.99/month) — Dark Web Monitoring Teams/Business plans only — | ||
| Password Generator Customization | Advanced with custom rules | — |
| Android Device Compatibility | Wider compatibility across versions | — |
| Linux Desktop Support | Native app | — |
| Free Tier Unlimited Password Storage | Limited storage in free tier | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 14 days | — |
| Secrets Management (Enterprise) | Full DevOps integration | — |
| Team Members Supported (Pro Plan)(users) | Unlimited | — |
| Family Sharing Capacity(users) | Up to 5 users ($99.99/year) | — |
| Team Vault Collaboration | Advanced with granular permissions | — |
| Password Vault Sharing Limit(people) | Unlimited (paid plan) | — |
| Vault Sharing Granularity(permission levels) | View, Edit, Manage permissions per item | — |
| Dark Web Monitoring | Basic | — |
| Browser Extension Count(browsers) | 5+ browsers | — |
| Operating System Support | 6 major platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, web) | — |
| Supported Platforms (Native Apps)(platforms) | 7 platforms(winner) | 5 platforms |
| Supported Operating Systems(platforms) | 6+ platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, web) | — |
| Browser Extensions Available(count) | 6 browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera) | — |
Show 2 more attributesNumber of Browser Extensions(count) Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera (5 major) — Supported Platforms Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Web — | ||
| User Interface Complexity | Simple/Intuitive | Advanced/Professional |
| Autofill Speed on Apple Devices(milliseconds) | ~500-800ms | — |
| Autofill Response Time(seconds) | 0.3 | — |
| User Satisfaction Rating (G2 Reviews 2025)(stars) | 4.7/5 stars(winner) | 4.6/5 stars |
| G2 User Interface Rating(out of 5) | 4.7/5.0 | — |
| OS Integration Level | App-based, works across ecosystems | — |
| Self-Hosting Option | No | — |
| Self-Hosting Support | Cloud-managed only | — |
| Maximum Vault Limit(vaults) | Unlimited | — |
| Local Encryption/Offline Option | Yes, full local option available | — |
| Open Source Code | No (proprietary) | — |
| Last Independent Security Audit(years ago) | 2022 (4 years) | — |
| Open Source | No | — |
| Master Password Recovery | Not available | — |
| Enterprise Support Availability | 24/7 Dedicated | — |
| Review Count(reviews) | 275 | — |
| Customer Satisfaction Rating(relative ranking) | 4.6 | — |
| Price Increase (Last 3 Years)(USD increase) | Stable | — |
| FedRAMP Authorization(Yes/No) | Authorized | — |
| HIPAA Compliance(Yes/No) | HIPAA compliant | — |
| Estimated Global User Base(millions) | ~3M users | — |
1PasswordKKeeper
Annual Premium Cost(USD)
$35.88
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Individual Plan Annual Cost(USD)
$47.88
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Monthly Individual Plan Cost(USD)
$3.99
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Monthly Subscription Cost (Annual Billing)(USD)
$2.99/month
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Individual Annual Price(USD)
$36.99
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Free Trial Period(days)
14 days
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Individual Plan Annual Cost(USD)
$47.88/year (as of March 2026)
$30/year
Business Plan Per User/Month(USD)
Not clearly defined
$3.75-$4.50
Family Plan Cost (5 users)(USD/year)
$71.88/year
$60/year
Monthly Subscription Cost(USD)
$4.99/month (or $49.99/year)
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Individual Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$2.99/month
$3.75/month
Enterprise Business Plan (5+ users)(USD/month)
$19.99/month per user
$45/month (unlimited users)
Annual Subscription Cost (Individual)(USD)
$36
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Annual Cost (Individual)(USD)
$36.99
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Family Plan Annual Cost(USD)
$99.99
$119.99/year
Annual Individual Plan Cost(USD)
$36.00
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Annual Family Plan Cost (5 users)(USD)
$119.99
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Cost per User (Family Plan)(USD)
$24.00
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Annual Individual Plan Price(USD)
$36.99
—
Individual Annual Cost(USD)
$36/year
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Family Plan (5 users) Annual Cost(USD)
$59.99/year
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Business Plan Cost Per User/Month(USD)
$3.99/user/month
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Free Tier Availability
No—paid plans only
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Individual Annual Subscription Cost(USD)
$39.99
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Individual Annual Cost(USD per year)
$30
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Team Plan Cost(USD per user per month)
$3.75-$4.50
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Free Plan Availability
No
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Business Annual Cost (Per User)(USD)
$48
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Personal Premium Monthly(USD)
$3.33
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Family Plan Cost (Annual)(USD)
$60 (5 users)
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Individual Premium Annual Cost(USD)
$34.99/year
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File Storage Per User(GB)
1GB
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Maximum Stored Passwords (Free Plan)(passwords)
Unlimited
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User Rating(stars out of 5)
4.6/5.0
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User Rating Score(stars)
4.6/5.0
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Gartner User Rating(stars)
4.7 stars
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Number of G2 Reviews(count)
3,400+
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Capterra Rating(stars out of 5)
4.6
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Review Count(number of reviews)
84 reviews
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Source Code
Proprietary
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Password Storage Limit(passwords)
Unlimited
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Encrypted Document Storage(GB)
1.0
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Family Plan User Accounts(accounts)
1 primary + 5 additional (6 total)
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VPN Integration
Not included
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Free Storage (File Sharing)(GB)
Limited
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Maximum Passwords (Premium)(count)
Unlimited
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Document Storage (Individual)(GB)
1 GB included
Limited
Password Storage Capacity(Passwords)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Multi-Device Synchronization
Real-time across all platforms
Real-time across all platforms
Shared Vaults/Family Support
Yes - unlimited shared vaults for families/teams
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File Storage Capacity (Free Plan)(GB)
0 GB
0 GB
File Storage Capacity (Paid Plan)(GB)
1 GB
2 GB
Password Generator Customization Parameters(parameters)
15+ options
12 options
Vault Sharing Limits(shared items per vault)
Unlimited with granular permissions
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Maximum Custom Vaults(count)
Unlimited vaults
—
Team Members (Standard Plan)(count)
Unlimited (Teams plan starts at $34.99/user/year)
—
Advanced Sharing Permissions (Field-Level)
Available (edit, view-only, hide fields)
—
Password Generator Strength Options(customization types)
8 (length, numbers, symbols, etc.)
—
Free Plan Password Limit(passwords)
Unlimited (limited features)
30 records
Password Generation Customization(options)
20+ options (length, symbols, diceware, words, etc.)
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Free Tier Password Capacity(passwords)
Unlimited
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Dark Web Monitoring Included(boolean)
No (paid add-on)
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Password Generator Customization Options(settings)
20+ options
—
Supported Auto-Password Change Websites(websites)
200+ websites
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Secure Messaging Feature
Yes
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Encrypted File Storage (Premium)(GB)
1
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Vault Breach History
Never breached
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Encryption Algorithm
AES-256
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Two-Factor Authentication Methods(count)
6+ methods
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Enterprise Compliance Features
Good
Excellent (SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP ready)
Third-Party Security Audits(count)
1 (Cure53 2022)
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Biometric Authentication Methods(methods)
3 methods
5 methods
Breached Credential Database Size(millions)
690M+ (Watchtower)
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Source Code Availability
Closed-source with audits
Closed-source
Built-in TOTP Generator
Yes
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Emergency Access Delegation
Yes - designate trusted contacts
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Encryption Algorithm
AES-256 + PBKDF2
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Two-Factor Authentication Methods Supported(methods)
12 (TOTP, WebAuthn, SMS, email, etc.)
—
Breach Monitoring Coverage(billion records)
84+ billion known compromises
—
Encryption Standard
AES-256 with 256-bit PBKDF2
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Zero-Knowledge Scope
All data (passwords, documents, notes)
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Master Password Minimum Length(characters)
16 characters
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End-to-End Encryption Coverage(percentage)
Complete (100%)
—
Independent Security Audits (Last 5 Years)(audits)
3 audits
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Enterprise Threat Detection
Advanced AI-powered detection
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Zero-Knowledge Architecture
Yes - Full encryption
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Latest Third-Party Security Audit Year
2024 (Deloitte)
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Verified User Reviews Count(reviews)
84
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Review Count (Gartner)(reviews)
83 reviews
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Apple Watch Support
Yes, native support
—
Watchtower Breach Scanner
Included in all plans
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Travel Mode (Vault Hiding)
Yes - temporarily remove vaults from device
—
Data Breach Monitoring
Yes - detailed breach reports included
—
Dark Web Monitoring Records Scanned(billions)
Watchtower (proprietary scope)
500+ billion records
Emergency Access Feature
Yes—designate trusted contacts
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Password Breach Database Size(billion accounts)
5+ billion (Watchtower)
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Travel Mode Feature(yes/no)
Yes
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Identity Theft Protection Included
Add-on only ($4.99/month)
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Dark Web Monitoring
Teams/Business plans only
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Password Generator Customization
Advanced with custom rules
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Android Device Compatibility
Wider compatibility across versions
—
Linux Desktop Support
Native app
—
Free Tier Unlimited Password Storage
Limited storage in free tier
—
Free Trial Period(days)
14 days
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Secrets Management (Enterprise)
Full DevOps integration
—
Team Members Supported (Pro Plan)(users)
Unlimited
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Family Sharing Capacity(users)
Up to 5 users ($99.99/year)
—
Team Vault Collaboration
Advanced with granular permissions
—
Password Vault Sharing Limit(people)
Unlimited (paid plan)
—
Vault Sharing Granularity(permission levels)
View, Edit, Manage permissions per item
—
Dark Web Monitoring
Basic
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Browser Extension Count(browsers)
5+ browsers
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Operating System Support
6 major platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, web)
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Supported Platforms (Native Apps)(platforms)
7 platforms
5 platforms
Supported Operating Systems(platforms)
6+ platforms (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, web)
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Browser Extensions Available(count)
6 browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera)
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Number of Browser Extensions(count)
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera (5 major)
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Supported Platforms
Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Web
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User Interface Complexity
Simple/Intuitive
Advanced/Professional
Autofill Speed on Apple Devices(milliseconds)
~500-800ms
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Autofill Response Time(seconds)
0.3
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User Satisfaction Rating (G2 Reviews 2025)(stars)
4.7/5 stars
4.6/5 stars
G2 User Interface Rating(out of 5)
4.7/5.0
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OS Integration Level
App-based, works across ecosystems
—
Self-Hosting Option
No
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Self-Hosting Support
Cloud-managed only
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Maximum Vault Limit(vaults)
Unlimited
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Local Encryption/Offline Option
Yes, full local option available
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Open Source Code
No (proprietary)
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Last Independent Security Audit(years ago)
2022 (4 years)
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Open Source
No
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Master Password Recovery
Not available
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Enterprise Support Availability
24/7 Dedicated
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Review Count(reviews)
275
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Customer Satisfaction Rating(relative ranking)
4.6
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Price Increase (Last 3 Years)(USD increase)
Stable
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FedRAMP Authorization(Yes/No)
Authorized
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HIPAA Compliance(Yes/No)
HIPAA compliant
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Estimated Global User Base(millions)
~3M users
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Pros & Cons
12 pros·6 cons across both
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1Password
+6-3
Pros
Native apps on 7 platforms including Linux, Chrome OS, and web with synchronized updates
Award-winning user interface consistently rated as most intuitive by tech reviewers
Family plan at $99.99 annually supports up to 6 users with full feature parity
Built-in password generator with 15+ customization parameters including character exclusions
Emergency Access allows trusted contacts to access vault after 30-day wait period
Watchtower feature monitors dark web for compromised credentials in real-time
Cons
Basic plan ($2.99/month) lacks file storage compared to Keeper's included 2GB capacity
Limited biometric authentication options (3 methods) versus Keeper's 5 methods
No native Linux desktop app despite claiming Linux support—requires web browser or community workarounds
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Pros
5 biometric authentication methods including iris recognition for maximum device compatibility
BreachWatch Dark Web Monitoring scans 500+ billion compromised records automatically
2GB secure file storage included with all paid plans for document backup
Proprietary Keeper Authenticator app provides redundant 2FA token storage separate from passwords
Advanced encryption with zero-knowledge architecture—Keeper never stores master password or encryption keys
Business plan includes unlimited teams and vaults starting at $45/month for 5+ users
Cons
Family plan costs $119.99 annually, $20 more expensive than 1Password for equivalent features
User interface has steeper learning curve with more options overwhelming new users per community feedback
Limited native app support on Linux—primarily web and Android/iOS apps, no dedicated desktop client
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both use military-grade AES-256 encryption with zero-knowledge architecture, meaning neither can access your passwords even if breached. The key difference is Keeper's 500+ billion dark web record monitoring is more comprehensive than 1Password's Watchtower feature. For most users, both are equally secure. Keeper edges ahead for active threat monitoring, while 1Password focuses on prevention through design. Neither has ever been breached in their history.
1Password officially supports Linux through a native command-line tool and limited web access, though a full desktop client isn't available. Keeper requires using the web app on Linux or Android via phone. If Linux native app support is critical, 1Password is the better choice, but neither provides the same experience as on macOS or Windows. Users needing comprehensive Linux integration should consider alternatives like Bitwarden.
1Password's Family plan ($99.99/year for 6 users) is more affordable than Keeper ($119.99/year) and offers superior usability for non-technical family members thanks to its intuitive interface. Both include emergency access features and shared vaults. 1Password's higher user satisfaction rating (4.7 vs 4.6 stars) reflects easier setup. Choose 1Password for simplicity or Keeper if your family needs dark web monitoring for peace of mind.
No. Both 1Password and Keeper use zero-knowledge encryption where your master password never leaves your device and is never stored on their servers. Even if their servers are compromised, hackers cannot access your data without your master password. This is a core security principle both follow identically, making them equally safe in this regard.
Both include built-in TOTP (time-based one-time password) generation for two-factor authentication. Keeper additionally offers a separate proprietary Keeper Authenticator app for redundancy—useful if your password vault is ever compromised. 1Password integrates TOTP seamlessly within the main app. Keeper's approach adds slight complexity but provides an extra security layer for paranoid users. For most people, both implementations are equally functional.
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