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1Password alternatives: 9 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave 1Password: no free plan, and not open source. We ranked 9 alternatives by how directly each one replaces 1Password, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bitwarden currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Bitwarden logoBitwardenOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +52 of 365.3
2Proton Pass logoProton PassFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +43 of 364.8
3Strongbox logoStrongboxFree plan + paidYesiOS, macOS5 of 540.0
  1. Bitwarden logo

    1. BitwardenTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants a free, open-source password manager

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    65.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from 1Password

    Free on unlimited devices, open source and self-hostable.

    Pros

    • Free on unlimited devices
    • Open source and audited
    • Can be self-hosted

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than 1Password
    • Some features require Premium
    Visit Bitwarden Compare with 1PasswordDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bitwarden a good 1Password alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited devices
    Not checked yetbitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026bitwarden.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Proton Pass logo

    2. Proton Pass

    Best for: Privacy-focused users who want email aliases built in

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from 1Password

    Free plan with built-in email aliases and open-source apps.

    Pros

    • Built-in hide-my-email aliases
    • Open source and audited
    • Free plan with unlimited devices

    Cons

    • Younger than established managers
    • Some features only in Proton bundles
    Visit Proton Pass Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Proton Pass a good 1Password alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Email aliases
    Built in
    Checked Oct 24, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Strongbox logo

    3. Strongbox

    Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want a native app for KeePass files they control

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceiOS, macOS

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from 1Password

    Keeps your vault in an open KeePass file on iPhone and Mac instead of a hosted account.

    Pros

    • Native AutoFill and Face ID integration on iOS and macOS
    • Works with open KeePass and Password Safe files
    • Lifetime licence option instead of a subscription

    Cons

    • Apple platforms only
    • Sync depends on the storage provider you configure
    • Free version lacks some convenience features
    Visit Strongbox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Strongbox a good 1Password alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Yearly price
    $24.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    $124.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free version
    Yes, non-commercial use
    Checked Oct 25, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, iPad and Mac
    Checked Oct 25, 2026strongboxsafe.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best 1Password alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Bitwarden logo

Best 1Password alternative for most people

Bitwarden

Free on unlimited devices, open source and self-hostable.

KeePassXC logo

Best 1Password alternative for a free option

KeePassXC

Free, offline password database with no account at all.

Proton Pass logo

Best 1Password alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Proton Pass

Free plan with built-in email aliases and open-source apps.

Strongbox logo

Best 1Password alternative for open source

Strongbox

Keeps your vault in an open KeePass file on iPhone and Mac instead of a hosted account.

Bitwarden logo

Best 1Password alternative for self-hosting

Bitwarden

Free on unlimited devices, open source and self-hostable.

LastPass logo

Best 1Password alternative for Mac

LastPass

Familiar browser-based manager with a free tier.

Keeper logo

Best 1Password alternative for Windows

Keeper

Comparable business features with SSO, SCIM and privileged access options.

NordPass logo

Best 1Password alternative for Linux

NordPass

Cheaper commercial manager with a free tier and simple apps.

Dashlane logo

Best 1Password alternative for iPhone and Android

Dashlane

Similar polished, paid experience with phishing alerts and a VPN bundled into personal plans.

Bitwarden logo

Best 1Password alternative for working in the browser

Bitwarden

Free on unlimited devices, open source and self-hostable.

1Password alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to 1Password?

Bitwarden ranks first right now. Free on unlimited devices, open source and self-hostable. Proton Pass and LastPass follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to 1Password?

Yes. Bitwarden (open source), Proton Pass (free plan + paid), LastPass (free plan + paid) and KeePassXC (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to 1Password?

Yes: Bitwarden, Proton Pass, KeePassXC and Strongbox. Bitwarden can also be self-hosted.

Which 1Password alternatives work on Linux?

Bitwarden, Proton Pass, KeePassXC, Keeper and NordPass run on Linux.

Why do people switch from 1Password?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; not open source.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces 1Password, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.