Our verdict
1Password is the better all-rounder for most businesses; Dashlane is a good, simple choice for small teams wanting a flat price.
1Password is a polished favourite with strong security architecture and admin tools. Dashlane offers an easy experience with dark-web monitoring and a flat-price plan for small teams.
Choose 1Password Business if…
- You want the most polished experience
- You need advanced admin and integrations
- Developers need secrets management
Choose Dashlane if…
- You want a flat price for a small team
- Dark-web monitoring matters
- Simplicity is the priority
Side by side
| Criterion | 1Password Business | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Features & fit | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Ease of use | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Value for money | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Support & reliability | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Security & privacy | 9.6 | 8.8 |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Starting price (indicative) | Teams plans from around $20 / month for up to 10 users; Business around $8 / user / month | From around $20 / month for 10 seats or $8 / user / month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Teams prioritising adoption | Small teams wanting a flat price |
Feature by feature
| Feature | 1Password Business | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | E2EE + Secret Key | E2EE |
| Passkeys | Yes | Yes |
| SSO | Business tiers | Business tiers |
| Dark-web monitoring | Watchtower | Yes |
| Developer tools | Yes (CLI, SSH, secrets) | Limited |
| Best for | Most businesses | Small teams wanting simplicity |
Pricing compared
1Password Business
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teams Starter Pack | ≈ $20 / mo | Up to 10 users · Up to 10 users |
| Business | ≈ $8 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Dashlane
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ≈ $20 / mo | Up to 10 seats, billed annually |
| Business | ≈ $8 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Quote |
| Team size | 1Password Business | Dashlane |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seats | $20 (Teams Starter Pack) | $20 (Standard) |
| 10 seats | $20 (Teams Starter Pack) | $20 (Standard) |
| 25 seats | $200 (Business) | $20 (Standard) |
Indicative USD list prices; excludes tax, add-ons and promotions. Confirm on each vendor’s site.
Security model
Both use end-to-end encryption; 1Password adds a Secret Key alongside the master password.
Admin
1Password offers deeper policies and integrations.
Price
Dashlane's Standard plan can be cheaper for small teams.
Pros & cons
1Password Business
- Outstanding usability
- Strong security design (Secret Key)
- Rich admin reporting
- Pricier than Bitwarden
- No self-hosting
Dashlane
- Clean, easy interface
- Dark-web monitoring
- Passkey support
- More expensive than some rivals
- Browser-first may not suit all
Key features of each
1Password Business
- Shared vaults. Granular sharing per team or project.
- Watchtower. Alerts for weak, reused or breached passwords.
- SSO unlock. Unlock with your identity provider on Business.
- Travel mode. Remove vaults from devices when travelling.
Integrates with: Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Slack, Duo.
Dashlane
- Admin console. Policies, groups and reporting.
- Dark-web monitoring. Alerts for exposed credentials.
- Passkeys. Store and use passkeys.
- SSO. Integration with identity providers.
Integrates with: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, Duo.
Who should avoid each
Skip 1Password Business if…
- Tight budgets
- Organisations needing self-hosting
Best for: Teams prioritising adoption; Businesses with Okta/Entra identity; Mixed device fleets.
Skip Dashlane if…
- Budget-first buyers
- Teams wanting self-hosting
Best for: Small teams wanting a flat price; Businesses wanting dark-web alerts; Passkey adopters.
Switching between 1Password Business and Dashlane
Migration difficulty: Easy
Both import from each other via export files.
- Export vault securely.
- Import into the new manager.
- Recreate shared vaults and permissions.
- Delete export files securely.
- Remove old extensions.
Weigh it your way
Adjust the weights to your priorities to see which tool comes out ahead for you. Print or export the result for your team.
| Tool | Features | Ease | Value | Support | Security | Integrations | Your score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 1Password Business | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 9.07 |
| 2. Dashlane | 8.4 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.40 |
Drag the sliders to match your priorities. Scores are our editorial sub-scores; weights start at the values we publish on the methodology page. Nothing you change is stored or sent anywhere.
How our scores and weights work · Add a third tool side by side
Frequently asked questions
Is 1Password more secure than Dashlane?
Both are strong; 1Password's Secret Key adds protection against weak master passwords.
Can I switch easily?
Yes, via export and import.
Does 1Password Business or Dashlane have a free plan?
1Password Business has a free trial but no permanent free plan; Dashlane has a free trial but no permanent free plan. Indicative starting prices: 1Password Business — Teams plans from around $20 / month for up to 10 users; Business around $8 / user / month; Dashlane — From around $20 / month for 10 seats or $8 / user / month.
Which is cheaper for a team of 10, 1Password Business or Dashlane?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users costs about $20 per month on 1Password Business (Teams Starter Pack) and about $20 on Dashlane (Standard), so 1Password Business is cheaper at that size. Taxes, add-ons and discounts are excluded — and the plan you actually need may be higher.
Which scores higher in our review, 1Password Business or Dashlane?
1Password Business scores 9.1/10 and Dashlane 8.4/10 on our weighted rubric. 1Password Business leads on 6 of six criteria. A higher score does not make it right for every buyer — see the “choose if” lists above.
