Keeper vs. 1Password 2025: Is It Worth Paying More for Best-in-Class Security?

While Keeper and 1Password are both excellent password managers, 1Password is the better choice for most people, thanks to its strong core feature set, useful extras, and lower price. Even still, Keeper offers almost unparalleled security.

We’ll walk you through how these two compare on pricing, features, security, and overall experience to help you decide which offers the best value.

Keeper vs. 1Password review at a glance

• Keeper: Best for security
• 1Password: Best for features and value

		Our Pick
Star rating	4.7 AllAboutCookies writers and editors score products based on a number of objective features as well as our expert editorial assessment. Our partners do not influence how we rate products.	4.9 AllAboutCookies writers and editors score products based on a number of objective features as well as our expert editorial assessment. Our partners do not influence how we rate products.
Price	$3.33-$7.08/mo	$2.39-$7.99/mo
Free version
Number of users	1–5	1–5
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, CLI
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera, Brave	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave
Password sharing
Encryption	AES-256	AES-GCM-256
Password generator
Password strength report
Autofill
Digital legacy
Cloud storage	Yes — 10 GB (Family plan)	Yes — 1 GB
Learn more	Get Keeper Read Keeper Review	Get 1Password Read 1Password Review

Keeper pros and cons

Keeper is a highly secure password manager. It boasts a zero-trust, zero-knowledge architecture, meaning your passwords are never seen by anyone at any time. The company has received numerous security certifications to back this up. 

Keeper’s biggest downside is its price — the software is a bit more expensive than many competitors, and there is no money-back guarantee. Additionally, most of the extra features it offers are paid add-ons, which further drive up the cost. These add-ons include data breach monitoring and secure file storage.

1Password pros and cons

1Password offers excellent compatibility with a wide range of devices and browsers, including Linux. It even offers a command-line interface for Windows, Mac, and Linux. 1Password also offers unique features, including the useful Travel Mode, which removes password vaults from devices when you travel to help ensure privacy.

1Password is also reasonably priced — it’s not the cheapest password manager, but it’s definitely on the more affordable side. Our biggest complaints are the short trial period, the lack of a money-back guarantee, and the fact that the 24/7 support is available only via email.

Which password manager is the better value?

We think 1Password is the better overall value. The Family plan is nearly half the price of Keeper’s, and there are no significant features missing — you get a lot for the money.

		Our Pick
Price range	$3.33-$7.08/mo	$2.39-$7.99/mo
Best value plan	Family plan for $7.08/mo	Family plan for $3.59/mo
Free trial	Yes — 30 days	Yes — 14 days
Money-back guarantee
Learn more	Get Keeper Read Keeper Review	Get 1Password Read 1Password Review

Keeper offers two plans: Personal and Family. Of the two, Family is definitely the better value. For about twice the price, you get private vaults for five users. The Family plan also comes with 10 GB of secure file storage. Apart from that, there’s not much difference between the two plans.

Similarly, 1Password offers two personal-use plans: one for individuals and one for families. 1Password’s Family plan is an even better deal. You can invite up to five family members for just a little over $1 per month more compared to the individual plan. Again, apart from the number of users, there’s no functional difference between the two plans.

1Password also offers two business plans: Teams Starter Pack and Business. These have some additional security features and integrations to help make work safer and easier.

Which password manager has the better features?

1Password bundles features that are likely to be more useful to home users. Keeper tends to charge for its add-ons (on top of the already higher price).

		Our Pick
Import/export tool
Password sharing
Password generator
Autofill
Password strength report
Digital legacy
Cloud storage	Yes — 10 GB	Yes — 1 GB
Extra features	Offers several add-ons, including dark web monitoring, secure file storage, and concierge support	Security breach monitoring, Travel Mode
Learn more	Get Keeper Read Keeper Review	Get 1Password Read 1Password Review

As you can see from the table, the two password managers have a very similar feature set, including importing and exporting, generating strong passwords, and digital legacy features. The difference is primarily in the extra features.

Keeper offers more cloud storage by default, but it’s still only 10 GB, which frankly isn’t much these days. The additional bonus features, such as dark web monitoring and concierge support, are paid add-ons. We don’t necessarily mind that in a vacuum, but when Keeper is already priced higher than many competitors, it's a tougher pill to swallow.

1Password, on the other hand, includes basic security breach monitoring via Watchtower and the unique Travel Mode, which lets you deactivate particular password vaults when traveling. This is primarily useful to avoid exposing your passwords if your device is searched (for example, when entering a country).

Which password manager is safer?

Keeper boasts an impressive array of security certifications, making it suitable for enterprise and even government use.

	Our Pick
Encryption	AES-256	AES-GCM-256
Password hashing	PBKDF2-HMAC_SHA256	PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256
Two-factor authentication
Undergone a security audit?
Most recent data breach	N/A	N/A
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On paper, Keeper and 1Password look like they offer similar levels of security. Don’t get us wrong — 1Password is plenty secure, boasting strong algorithms and successful third-party audits.

Both 1Password and Keeper support multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric authentication, including Apple Watch, Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello, and Android biometrics.

However, Keeper is designed with enterprise security in mind and has stacked up a truly impressive list of certifications to prove it. The company claims to have the “longest-standing SOC 2 and ISO certifications in the industry,” and its government-focused platform is ITAR compliant (along with numerous other certifications).

Which password manager has better compatibility and customer support?

Overall, we give the edge to Keeper for its live chat, which 1Password lacks. However, 1Password offers Linux and command-line compatibility, which may make it more durable for some users.

	Our Pick
Windows
macOS
Android
iOS
Browser extensions	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera, Brave	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave
24/7 customer support		Yes — via email only
Customer support options	Live chat, email, online guides	Email, forums, online guides
Learn more	Get Keeper Read Keeper Review	Get 1Password Read 1Password Review

Both Keeper and 1Password cover the major operating systems and browsers. Keeper is available on one additional browser, Opera. Opera fans will appreciate this, but that’s a relatively small segment. 1Password boasts Linux support and even offers command-line apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which will win it major points for more technical users.

When it comes to support, Keeper offers live chat, whereas 1Password has only email support. This is a big deal. Email support technically works, but won’t do much good when you need to get a hold of someone quickly.

Top alternatives

The password manager space is crowded, with many great options. If Keeper and 1Password aren’t doing it for you, we recommend checking out NordPass, RoboForm, and Aura. These are some of the best password managers on the market and are well worth exploring.

FAQs

Keeper vs. 1Password: Which is better?

This was a very close comparison, but ultimately, we’re giving the win to 1Password. It offers the most useful feature set for home users at a lower price point.

		Our Pick
Value
Features
Safety
Compatibility & customer support
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For most users, 1Password is the way to go. The Family plan is half the price of Keeper’s, and it offers a similar core feature set, plus some handy extras like Travel Mode. It’s passed third-party audits, and it’s never been breached (to our knowledge).

Keeper is no slouch, though. Its security pedigree is impressive, and it offers useful add-on features and stronger customer support. If data security is your number one concern, Keeper is an excellent choice.