Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
1Password9.0
Secret Key design plus published third-party security assessments.
Security & audits
30% weight
Dashlane8.5
Zero-knowledge encryption and published security documentation.
1Password9.5
Highly polished apps and reliable autofill on every platform.
Ease of use
20% weight
Dashlane8.5
Web-first apps with smooth autofill in major browsers.
1Password7.0
Priced above most rivals with no free tier.
Value for money
20% weight
Dashlane6.0
Priced at the upper end of the category.
1Password2.0
No free plan; only a time-limited trial.
Free tier
15% weight
Dashlane1.0
Free plan discontinued in September 2025.
1Password9.5
Passkeys, Watchtower alerts, travel mode and strong sharing tools.
Features
15% weight
Dashlane8.5
Passkeys, phishing alerts and dark-web monitoring.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | 1Password | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open-source clients | No | Not published |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial or refund | 14-day free trial | Not published |
| Free-plan devices | Not published | Not published |
| Company base | Canada | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose 1Password if…
You want something best for families and people who want a premium experience.
- + Excellent apps and autofill
- + Secret Key adds protection
- + Strong family plan
Choose Dashlane if…
You want something best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in.
- + Dark-web monitoring included
- + Phishing alerts in the browser
- + Smooth autofill
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
1Password vs Dashlane: quick answers
Is 1Password better than Dashlane?
1Password leads Dashlane by 0.8 points overall (7.7 vs 6.9). 1Password scores higher on security & audits, ease of use, value for money, free tier, features.
Who should choose Dashlane over 1Password?
Dashlane is best for people who want monitoring and alerts built in. 1Password is best for families and people who want a premium experience.
How were 1Password and Dashlane scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for password managers, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.