Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
1Password9.0
Secret Key design plus published third-party security assessments.
Security & audits
30% weight
RoboForm7.5
Zero-knowledge encryption; we could not confirm a recent public audit report.
1Password9.5
Highly polished apps and reliable autofill on every platform.
Ease of use
20% weight
RoboForm7.0
Excellent form filling, though the apps look dated.
1Password7.0
Priced above most rivals with no free tier.
Value for money
20% weight
RoboForm8.5
Among the lower-priced paid plans in the category.
1Password2.0
No free plan; only a time-limited trial.
Free tier
15% weight
RoboForm6.5
Free plan available; sync limits were not confirmed.
1Password9.5
Passkeys, Watchtower alerts, travel mode and strong sharing tools.
Features
15% weight
RoboForm7.0
Passkeys, form filling and sharing; fewer monitoring tools.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | 1Password | RoboForm |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open-source clients | No | No |
| 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 RoboForm if…
You want something best for people who fill in a lot of web forms.
- + Best-in-class form filling
- + Low paid pricing
- + Long track record
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
1Password vs RoboForm: quick answers
Is 1Password better than RoboForm?
1Password leads RoboForm by 0.3 points overall (7.7 vs 7.4). 1Password scores higher on security & audits, ease of use, features. RoboForm scores higher on value for money, free tier.
Who should choose RoboForm over 1Password?
RoboForm is best for people who fill in a lot of web forms. 1Password is best for families and people who want a premium experience.
How were 1Password and RoboForm 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.