Best 1Password Alternatives for Chrome in 2026

What is the best alternative to 1Password?

For most people it is Bitwarden, because it covers the same core job (vault, autofill, passkeys, sharing) at a far lower cost and with open-source code anyone can audit. The right pick changes if your reason for leaving is privacy, family sharing or business administration.

All six have maintained Chrome extensions and apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. If you are still weighing only the top two, our head-to-head Bitwarden vs 1Password comparison goes deeper.

Why do people switch away from 1Password?

Usually price, then control. 1Password has no free plan, only a trial, so every user pays a subscription. People who remember buying a one-time licence for older versions often object to that model, which is a recurring theme in Reddit threads on the topic.

• Subscription only. Version 8 dropped standalone local vaults and one-off licences; your vault syncs through 1Password's servers.
• Cost for families. Paying for several people adds up when free or cheaper tiers elsewhere cover the basics.
• Closed source. 1Password publishes security audits, but its apps are not open source, which matters to some users.
• App redesign fatigue. Longtime Mac users in particular disliked the move to a cross-platform app built with Electron.
• Company direction. Some users prefer smaller, open-source or non-US providers for personal reasons.

Nothing on that list is a security failure. 1Password remains one of the strongest managers, with its Secret Key design adding a second secret alongside your master password. If your only issue is cost, compare total yearly price for your household before moving, because switching has its own time cost.

How do the main 1Password alternatives compare?

Compared on the job 1Password does, the differences come down to free plan limits, open-source code and family or team administration. This table uses pricing model rather than dollar figures, since plan prices change often.

Every option here uses end-to-end or zero-knowledge encryption, meaning the provider stores only an encrypted vault it cannot read. The practical differences are in convenience, sharing and how much you pay. For the wider field, including managers not listed here, browse our password manager use-case hub.

Which free 1Password alternative is best?

Bitwarden's free plan is the most complete: unlimited passwords, unlimited devices and sync across every platform. Proton Pass Free is the runner-up and adds a limited number of email aliases, which 1Password only offers through a separate integration.

Bitwarden Free

It covers vault storage, autofill, a password generator and passkeys at no cost. Paid Premium adds extras such as built-in two-factor code storage and vault health reports, which is closer to 1Password's Watchtower. Details are on the official Bitwarden site.

Proton Pass Free

Proton Pass comes from the Swiss company behind Proton Mail and Proton VPN. The free tier is generous for passwords, while paid plans unlock more aliases, vaults and sharing. See the Proton Pass product page for current limits.

Google Password Manager in Chrome

Chrome's built-in manager at chrome://password-manager is free and already installed. It works well for one person inside Chrome and Android, but it lacks secure notes depth, cross-browser support and the family sharing controls 1Password users are used to.

Has 1Password been hacked, and which password manager has never been hacked?

1Password has not had customer vaults stolen. In 2023 it disclosed suspicious activity on its Okta identity-provider instance, linked to a wider Okta support incident, and said no user data was accessed. No provider can promise it will never be targeted, so judge the architecture instead.

The breach people usually mean is LastPass in 2022, where attackers copied encrypted vault backups. That incident is why so many users rethought their manager; our LastPass alternatives guide covers it.

Zero-knowledge encryption

Your vault is encrypted on your device before upload, so a server breach exposes only scrambled data.

Strong key derivation

Settings that make guessing a master password slow and costly for attackers. Bitwarden lets you adjust these.

Secret Key or equivalent

1Password adds a device-stored key, so a stolen vault is useless without it. Most alternatives rely on the master password plus two-factor sign-in.

Independent audits

Bitwarden, Proton Pass, 1Password and others publish third-party security assessments.

Whatever you choose, a long unique master password and two-factor authentication on the account matter more than the brand.

Which 1Password alternative is best for families and teams?

Keeper and Bitwarden are the strongest for shared use. Keeper offers detailed admin policies and role controls, while Bitwarden Families and Teams give shared collections at a lower cost. NordPass and Dashlane suit households or small teams that want minimal setup.

• Keeper: granular sharing, admin console and compliance reports; good fit for businesses leaving 1Password Business.
• Bitwarden: Organizations with collections, emergency access and an optional self-hosted server for IT teams.
• NordPass: straightforward sharing and a clean admin panel for small offices.
• Dashlane: easy onboarding and monitoring alerts; a good choice if non-technical relatives will use it.
• Proton Pass: shared vaults, and a natural pick if your family already uses Proton Mail.

Check two things before committing a group: whether the plan includes emergency access (a trusted person can request your vault after a waiting period) and whether admins can recover a member's account. 1Password Families can help recover a family member's account, and not every alternative handles this the same way.

How do you move your passwords from 1Password to another manager?

Export from the 1Password desktop app, import into the new manager, check the result, then securely delete the export file. The 1Password browser extension alone cannot export, so you need the Windows, macOS or Linux app.

1. Open the 1Password desktop app and unlock it.
2. Choose File > Export and pick the account you want to export (on Windows, open the menu via the three-dot button first).
3. Enter your account password when asked.
4. Pick the format: 1PUX keeps more data such as item types and is supported by Bitwarden; CSV works almost everywhere but drops attachments and some fields.
5. In Bitwarden, open the web vault and go to Tools > Import data, select 1Password (1pux/json) or the CSV option, and upload the file.
6. In other managers, look for an Import option in the settings; Proton Pass, NordPass, Keeper, Dashlane and RoboForm all list 1Password as a source.
7. Spot-check logins with two-factor codes, passkeys, attachments and secure notes, since these are most likely to need manual attention.
8. Delete the export file and empty the trash; it contains every password in plain text.

Passkeys are the main caveat. Most managers cannot import passkeys from another provider yet, so plan to create new passkeys on important sites after switching. Official export steps are documented on the 1Password support site.

How do you set up the new manager in Chrome without conflicts?

Install the new extension, sign in, and turn off both 1Password's and Chrome's own save prompts. Two managers offering to save the same login is the most common reason people think a new manager is broken.

1. Install your new manager from its profile, for example Bitwarden or Proton Pass, and pin it from the puzzle-piece menu.
2. Go to chrome://extensions and switch 1Password off rather than removing it during the trial period.
3. Open chrome://password-manager/settings and turn off Offer to save passwords and Sign in automatically.
4. In the new extension's settings, enable inline autofill suggestions if you want 1Password-style menus in login fields.
5. Set a keyboard shortcut at chrome://extensions/shortcuts for autofill, similar to 1Password's quick access.

On Android and iOS the Chrome extension does not apply; set the new app as the system autofill provider in your phone's settings instead. If you also want to tidy up other tools while switching, see our tab manager picks and our methodology for how we review extension permissions.