Our verdict · 9.1/10 Outstanding
Our pick for most businesses that want staff to actually use a password manager. Bitwarden is the value alternative.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Teams prioritising adoption.
- Strongest area: Security & privacy (9.6/10). Weakest: Value for money (8.2/10).
- Price: Teams plans from around $20 / month for up to 10 users; Business around $8 / user / month — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Pricier than Bitwarden.
What is 1Password Business?
1Password combines a carefully designed security model with the most user-friendly apps in the category. Business plans add shared vaults, policies, reporting, SSO options and integrations with identity providers.
1Password Business is made by AgileBits and is reviewed here as a password manager. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 9.1 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose 1Password Business if
- Teams prioritising adoption
- Businesses with Okta/Entra identity
- Mixed device fleets
Not for you if
- Tight budgets
- Organisations needing self-hosting
Key features
Granular sharing per team or project.
Alerts for weak, reused or breached passwords.
Unlock with your identity provider on Business.
Remove vaults from devices when travelling.
- Okta
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- Duo
Pros & cons
What we like
- Outstanding usability
- Strong security design (Secret Key)
- Rich admin reporting
- Passkey support
Watch out for
- Pricier than Bitwarden
- No self-hosting
- Some features limited to Business tier
Pricing & true cost
| 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 | — |
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked October 30, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
- Seat cap. Teams Starter Pack is limited to 10 users; growing past that forces an upgrade.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked October 30, 2026. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 9.0 | 2.30 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 9.5 | 1.40 | |
| Value for money | 15% | 8.2 | 1.20 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.6 | 0.90 | |
| Security & privacy | 30% | 9.6 | 2.90 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 5% | 8.6 | 0.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for security products | 9.1 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask AgileBits |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for 1Password Business against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check AgileBits’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any password manager
Check 1Password Business against the same list we use for every password manager — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Shared vaults with granular permissions
- Admin policies and reporting
- SSO / directory integration if needed
- Passkey support
- Published third-party audits
See every ranked option in Password Managers.
1Password Business alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as 1Password Business. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Open-source password management with outstanding value and self-hosting.
Enterprise-grade password management with compliance and privileged access add-ons.
Head-to-head comparisons
Featured in: Best Password Managers for Business, Best LastPass Alternatives, 1Password vs Bitwarden vs Keeper vs Dashlane
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
1Password Business FAQ
What is 1Password's Secret Key?
A device-generated key combined with your master password to encrypt data, adding protection if the master password is weak.
Does 1Password Business have a free plan?
No, 1Password Business does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at Teams plans from around $20 / month for up to 10 users; Business around $8 / user / month (indicative).
Who is 1Password Business best for?
1Password Business is best for: teams prioritising adoption; businesses with Okta/Entra identity; mixed device fleets.
How much does 1Password Business cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Teams Starter Pack) works out at roughly $20 per month, or about $240 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the 1Password Business score calculated?
The 9.1/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for security products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to 1Password Business?
Popular alternatives include Bitwarden, Keeper Business. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.