1Password - Password Management

Basic Information

• Product Name: 1Password
• Company: AgileBits Inc.
• Country/Region: Canada
• Official Website: https://1password.com/
• Type: Commercial Password Manager
• Founded: 2006
• Funding: Over $920 million in total funding

Product Description

1Password is a leading commercial password manager known for its intuitive user interface, robust security, and rich team collaboration features. It supports all major platforms and offers functionalities such as password storage, auto-fill, secure sharing, SSH key management, and Passkey support. 1Password holds a significant position in the enterprise market, being used by over 100,000 businesses.

Core Features/Characteristics

• Password Vault: Securely stores passwords, credit cards, notes, and identity information
• Watchtower: Monitors password breaches and security risks
• Auto-fill: Intelligent auto-fill in browsers and apps
• Password Sharing: Secure team password sharing (Shared Vaults)
• Passkey Support: Stores and shares Passkeys (team members can share a Passkey)
• SSH Agent: Built-in SSH key management and agent
• Developer Tools: CLI tools, Secret Reference, VS Code integration
• Travel Mode: Hides sensitive vaults during transit
• 1GB Secure Document Storage: Encrypted file storage
• Multi-factor Authentication: Supports various 2FA methods

Business Model

Subscription-only, no free version.

Pricing (March 2026, after price increase)

• Individual: $47.88/year ($3.99/month)
• Families: $71.88/year ($5.99/month, 5 users)
• Teams Starter Pack: $19.95/month (up to 10 users)
• Business: $7.99/user/month
• Enterprise: Custom pricing

Note: New prices effective from March 27, 2026; previously, the individual plan was $35.88/year.

Relationship with OpenClaw

1. API Key Management: Stores and manages LLM API keys via 1Password
2. Secret Reference: References keys in 1Password in OpenClaw configurations (not written in plain text)
3. SSH Keys: Manages SSH keys for OpenClaw VPS deployments
4. CLI Integration: Securely retrieves credentials in scripts via the op command-line tool
5. Team Collaboration: Business version supports secure sharing of OpenClaw-related credentials within teams

Advantages

• Extremely refined user interface, best-in-class user experience
• Leading in Passkey and SSH key management
• Comprehensive developer toolchain (CLI, SDK)
• Watchtower security monitoring
• Rich enterprise-level features (SSO, SCIM, policy management)
• Unique features like Travel Mode

Limitations

• No free version
• High and continuously increasing prices
• Not open-source, code cannot be audited
• No self-hosting support
• Data stored on 1Password cloud
• Insufficient control for privacy enthusiasts

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