Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
1Password9.0
Secret Key design plus published third-party security assessments.
Security & audits
30% weight
Keeper9.0
Zero-knowledge design with formal certifications and UK G-Cloud listing.
1Password9.5
Highly polished apps and reliable autofill on every platform.
Ease of use
20% weight
Keeper8.0
Capable apps on all platforms, though menus are dense.
1Password7.0
Priced above most rivals with no free tier.
Value for money
20% weight
Keeper6.5
Base plan is fair, but extras such as storage are add-ons.
1Password2.0
No free plan; only a time-limited trial.
Free tier
15% weight
Keeper3.0
We could not confirm a full free plan; trial only.
1Password9.5
Passkeys, Watchtower alerts, travel mode and strong sharing tools.
Features
15% weight
Keeper8.5
Passkeys, granular sharing and emergency access.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | 1Password | Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open-source clients | No | No |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial or refund | 14-day free trial | Free trial offered |
| 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 Keeper if…
You want something best for users who value formal security certifications.
- + Strong formal security credentials
- + Granular sharing controls
- + Emergency access
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
1Password vs Keeper: quick answers
Is 1Password better than Keeper?
1Password leads Keeper by 0.4 points overall (7.7 vs 7.3). 1Password scores higher on ease of use, value for money, features. Keeper scores higher on free tier.
Who should choose Keeper over 1Password?
Keeper is best for users who value formal security certifications. 1Password is best for families and people who want a premium experience.
How were 1Password and Keeper 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.