1Password vs NordPass
1Password and NordPass tie at 7.7/10 overall, so the choice comes down to which criteria matter more to you.
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
1Password9.0
Secret Key design plus published third-party security assessments.
Security & audits
30% weight
NordPass8.5
XChaCha20 encryption with a published independent security audit.
1Password9.5
Highly polished apps and reliable autofill on every platform.
Ease of use
20% weight
NordPass8.0
Simple, clean apps on all major platforms.
1Password7.0
Priced above most rivals with no free tier.
Value for money
20% weight
NordPass7.5
Competitive pricing on multi-year terms.
1Password2.0
No free plan; only a time-limited trial.
Free tier
15% weight
NordPass6.0
Unlimited passwords free, but only one active device session at a time.
1Password9.5
Passkeys, Watchtower alerts, travel mode and strong sharing tools.
Features
15% weight
NordPass7.5
Passkeys, breach scanner and password health on paid plans.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | 1Password | NordPass |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open-source clients | No | No |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Trial or refund | 14-day free trial | 30-day money-back on paid plans |
| Free-plan devices | Not published | One active session at a time |
| Company base | Canada | Not published |
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 NordPass if…
You want something best for nordVPN users wanting a matching manager.
- + Clean, simple apps
- + Modern XChaCha20 encryption
- + Free plan with unlimited passwords
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
1Password vs NordPass: quick answers
Is 1Password better than NordPass?
1Password and NordPass tie at 7.7/10 overall, so the choice comes down to which criteria matter more to you. 1Password scores higher on security & audits, ease of use, features. NordPass scores higher on value for money, free tier.
Who should choose NordPass over 1Password?
NordPass is best for nordVPN users wanting a matching manager. 1Password is best for families and people who want a premium experience.
How were 1Password and NordPass 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.