1Password is the broader, more established password manager and wins for teams that want depth, integrations, and a mature ecosystem. Enpass is the lighter, more affordable option that covers the core password manager workflow for less. If you need maximum capability and ecosystem, choose 1Password; if lower cost and simplicity matter more, Enpass is the stronger-value pick.
Quick comparison
| Feature | 1Password | Enpass |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $3/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| G2 rating | Not listed | Not listed |
| Best for | individuals and teams wanting a mature, full-featured password manager | individuals and teams on a tighter budget |
| Starting price | 1Password starts around $3/month. | Enpass starts around $2/month. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Primary tradeoff | 1Password fits best when its default workflow already matches the team, while Enpass is stronger when its focus maps more closely to the work being managed. | Enpass fits best when its default workflow already matches the team, while 1Password is stronger when its focus maps more closely to the work being managed. |
| Best for | individuals and teams wanting a mature, full-featured password manager | individuals and teams on a tighter budget |
Security model
1Password is trusted password manager for teams; Enpass is offline password manager. On raw capability and feature depth, 1Password is the stronger of the two — it covers more of the password manager workflow out of the box and handles edge cases that Enpass only reaches through workarounds or add-ons. Enpass keeps a deliberately narrower surface area, which is a feature for teams that find broader tools cluttered. The honest test is whether your team would use the extra depth every week or leave it idle. Map your three most common password manager tasks against each product before deciding, because feature lists rarely predict daily fit.
Ease of use
For everyday usability and onboarding, Enpass is the easier of the two to live with. Enpass gets a team to first value with less configuration, while 1Password asks for more upfront structure and setup. Both 1Password and Enpass reward teams that adopt their default workflow rather than fighting it. Adoption is where most password manager rollouts succeed or stall, so weigh who opens the tool every day — and how much training they will tolerate — more heavily than any single capability. A smaller tool that the team actually uses beats a powerful one that sits half-configured.
Sharing and control
Neither 1Password nor Enpass is open source, so control comes down to data export, portability, and how much you depend on each vendor's roadmap. 1Password offers more depth here through richer admin settings, export options, and APIs, while Enpass keeps things simpler at the cost of some configurability. If avoiding lock-in is a priority, confirm both products' export formats and API limits before you store years of password manager data in either one. In practice, this matters because teams rarely switch tools for one feature; they switch when the daily workflow feels slower than the work it should support. Test one real use case in each before committing.
Pricing and value
On price, Enpass is the better value for most teams. 1Password starts around $3/month; Enpass starts around $2/month. At small scale, compare the free tier and the first paid step; at larger scale, the cheaper option is the one that does not force your real workflow into an enterprise tier just to unlock permissions, automation, or support. 1Password can still win on total cost if it replaces other tools you already pay for, so price the whole stack, not just the per-seat sticker. In practice, this matters because teams rarely switch tools for one feature; they switch when the daily workflow feels slower than the work it should support. Test one real use case in each before committing.
Platform coverage
1Password has the broader ecosystem — more native integrations, a larger community, and more templates, guides, and people who already know it. Enpass connects to the common tools but leans on a smaller marketplace for anything niche. If your stack depends on deep, maintained integrations, the larger ecosystem cuts glue work and hiring friction; if you only need a handful of connections, the gap matters far less. Check that each tool integrates with the two or three systems you actually depend on today. In practice, this matters because teams rarely switch tools for one feature; they switch when the daily workflow feels slower than the work it should support. Test one real use case in each before committing.
Pricing deep-dive
1Password
- Paid plans start around $3/month (billed annually); higher tiers add automation, admin controls, and scale.
- Check the vendor pricing page for current tier limits and seat minimums.
Enpass
- Paid plans start around $2/month (billed annually); higher tiers add automation, admin controls, and scale.
- Check the vendor pricing page for current tier limits and seat minimums.
Pricing verdict: 1password starts around $3/month; Enpass starts around $2/month. 1Password has no free plan and Enpass has no free plan. For most teams Enpass is the lower-cost choice on the entry tiers. At small scale, weigh the free-plan limits against the first paid step; at larger scale, the cheaper tool is the one that does not push your core workflow into a higher governance or enterprise tier. Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's page before you commit.
How to migrate from 1Password to Enpass
What real users say
1Password: 1Password users praise its fit for individuals and teams wanting a mature, full-featured password manager, and most complaints center on price at scale or features they do not need.
Enpass: Enpass users praise its fit for individuals and teams on a tighter budget, and most complaints center on gaps in depth, integrations, or polish versus the larger incumbent.
Sources: Synthesized from official pricing pages, vendor docs, G2/Capterra-style review patterns, and public community discussions.
Final verdict
Choose 1Password if...
- Choose 1Password if you want the broader, more capable option and the team will use it as the primary password manager.
- Choose 1Password if mature integrations, community, and available expertise matter more than squeezing the lowest price.
- Choose 1Password if its workflow already resembles how your team works, keeping switching and training costs low.
Choose Enpass if...
- Choose Enpass if you want a lower-cost, simpler option rather than bending 1Password to fit.
- Choose Enpass if its lower entry price and free or cheaper tiers map better to your budget and usage.
- Choose Enpass if its strengths line up with your top password manager workflow instead of forcing the team into the wrong defaults.
Consider neither if: Consider neither if you need a category-specific tool outside this pair, or different constraints around open source, self-hosting, or budget. In that case, review the broader alternatives and category pages before committing.