Our verdict
Choose 1Password if you want the password manager your team will actually use. Choose Keeper if you need granular administration and compliance reporting at a lower per-user price.
1Password and Keeper are both premium business password managers with strong security models. 1Password is known for the best user experience in the category, which drives adoption. Keeper is known for granular admin controls, compliance reporting and a menu of add-ons such as secrets management, privileged access and secure messaging.
Choose 1Password Business if…
- Adoption by non-technical staff is your biggest risk
- You want excellent apps on every platform
- You want developer tools such as SSH keys and CLI
- A simple starter pack for up to 10 users appeals
Choose Keeper Business if…
- You need detailed admin roles and compliance reporting
- You want low per-user pricing at the entry level
- You may add privileged access or secrets management later
- Regulated industries or audits drive your requirements
Side by side
| Criterion | 1Password Business | Keeper Business |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.1 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Features & fit | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Ease of use | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Value for money | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Support & reliability | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Security & privacy | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Starting price (indicative) | Teams plans from around $20 / month for up to 10 users; Business around $8 / user / month | Business Starter from around $2–4 / user / month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Teams prioritising adoption | Compliance-driven industries |
Feature by feature
| Feature | 1Password Business | Keeper Business |
|---|---|---|
| Business price (indicative) | Teams Starter ~ $20 / month (≤10); Business ~ $8 / user | Business Starter ~ $2; Business ~ $3.75 / user |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes, plus Secret Key | Yes |
| SSO / identity provider integration | Business tier | Enterprise / add-ons |
| Admin roles | Yes | Very granular |
| Compliance reports | Yes | Yes (advanced reporting add-on) |
| Developer / secrets tools | SSH agent, CLI, secrets | Secrets manager add-on |
| Best fit | Usability-first teams | Compliance-focused teams |
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 | — |
Keeper Business
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business Starter | ≈ $2 / user / mo | Up to 10 users · For small teams; billed annually |
| Business | ≈ $3.75 / user / mo | Billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
| Team size | 1Password Business | Keeper Business |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seats | $20 (Teams Starter Pack) | $10 (Business Starter) |
| 10 seats | $20 (Teams Starter Pack) | $20 (Business Starter) |
| 25 seats | $200 (Business) | $94 (Business) |
Indicative USD list prices; excludes tax, add-ons and promotions. Confirm on each vendor’s site.
User experience
1Password's apps and browser extension are widely considered the most polished. Keeper's apps are capable but feel more utilitarian.
Pricing
Keeper Business Starter is around $2 per user per month (for small teams) and Business around $3.75. 1Password's Teams Starter Pack is around $20 per month for up to 10 users, and Business around $8 per user per month.
Admin and compliance
Keeper offers granular role-based administration, compliance reports and an advanced reporting add-on. 1Password Business offers policies, groups, reporting and integrations with identity providers.
Add-ons
Keeper sells add-ons including secrets manager, connection manager and privileged access. 1Password offers developer tools and extended access management products.
Security model
Both use zero-knowledge encryption. 1Password adds a Secret Key alongside the master password, which protects vaults even if the server is compromised.
Pros & cons
1Password Business
- Outstanding usability
- Strong security design (Secret Key)
- Rich admin reporting
- Pricier than Bitwarden
- No self-hosting
Keeper Business
- Granular admin controls
- Compliance reporting
- Broad add-on ecosystem
- Add-ons increase cost
- Interface can feel busy
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.
Keeper Business
- Role-based policies. Fine-grained admin enforcement.
- Compliance reports. Audit-ready reporting.
- BreachWatch. Dark web monitoring add-on.
- Secrets manager. Manage infrastructure secrets (add-on).
Integrates with: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, Splunk.
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 Keeper Business if…
- Teams wanting simple all-inclusive pricing
Best for: Compliance-driven industries; Admins wanting granular controls; Privileged access needs.
Switching between 1Password Business and Keeper Business
Migration difficulty: Easy
Both support importing from CSV and from many competitors. Shared vault structure and permissions need recreating.
- Export each shared vault or folder separately to keep structure.
- Recreate vaults, groups and permissions in the destination.
- Import items and verify a sample of logins and attachments.
- Roll out browser extensions and enforce two-factor authentication.
- Securely delete export files and close old accounts.
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. Keeper Business | 9.0 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 8.64 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Keeper cheaper than 1Password?
At entry level, yes. Keeper's business plans cost less per user, though add-ons can increase the total.
Which is more secure?
Both use strong zero-knowledge encryption. 1Password's Secret Key adds protection; Keeper offers strong admin controls. Neither has a known vault breach.
Do both support passkeys?
Yes, both support storing and using passkeys.
Which is better for compliance?
Keeper's reporting and granular roles appeal to compliance-heavy organisations, though 1Password also supports audits and reporting.
Does 1Password Business or Keeper Business have a free plan?
1Password Business has a free trial but no permanent free plan; Keeper Business 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; Keeper Business — Business Starter from around $2–4 / user / month.
Which is cheaper for a team of 10, 1Password Business or Keeper Business?
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 Keeper Business (Business Starter), 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 Keeper Business?
1Password Business scores 9.1/10 and Keeper Business 8.6/10 on our weighted rubric. 1Password Business leads on 5 of six criteria. A higher score does not make it right for every buyer — see the “choose if” lists above.
