1Password vs Dashlane Pricing (2026)
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1Password vs Dashlane

Password Management pricing comparison · 2026

1Password pricing ranges from $0–$19.95/user/month, while Dashlane ranges from $0–$8/user/month. Dashlane is typically 33% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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2 products · Password Management
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1Password
1Password is a premium password manager developed by AgileBits, trusted by over 150,000 bu
verified 8w ago
$16K $17K
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Dashlane
Dashlane is a feature-rich password manager known for its built-in VPN, dark web monitorin
verified 5w ago
$16K $17K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Dashlane saves $779 vs 1Password · 25 seats
Cheapest $16K
Spread 5%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Families
$1.4K/yr
year 1 license · $6/seat
Password Management
$2.4K/yr
year 1 license · $8/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$17K/yr
Vendr · n=981 avg 17% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$16K/yr
Vendr · n=55 avg 22% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 11 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 17 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
3 documented
  • Transition from Lifetime to Subscription Pricing
    $47.88/year ongoing vs one-time $30-50 lifetime license
    2 sources
  • MSP Premium Pricing
    ~100% premium vs comparable MSP-tier competitors
    3 sources
  • Promotional Pricing vs. Renewal Rates
    First-year promos may be 25% lower; renewal at full $3.99/mo
    1 source
5 documented
  • Regional price disparities and sudden increases
    100-1000% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Price Increases Without Warning
    5-20% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Unexpected Auto-Renewal Charges
    $48-$96
    2 sources
  • Difficult Unsubscribe / Cancellation Process
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • Poor Customer Support Quality
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

1Password
Dashlane
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
At least 30 days before renewal (per user reports)
Commitment
—
Annual (based on user reports of annual subscriptions)
Price escalation
Individual plan increased from $2.99/mo (2016 launch price, held through ~2025) to $3.99/mo in 2026 — a ~33% increase. Price held stable for ~9 years before this increase.
Users report mid-subscription and renewal price increases with limited notice
Can downgrade
—
—
Based on 4 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
9.2out of 5 (298)
Trustpilot
4.2out of 5 (25)
Best for
Evaluation — 14-day full-featured trial
Watch out
Android autofill not working consistently
TrustRadius
9.1out of 5 (5)
Trustpilot
2out of 5 (24)
Best for
Individual users
Watch out
Autofill unreliable on Mac and Android
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Password Management

1Password

$0–$19.95
/user/month
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
VS
Password Management

Dashlane

$0–$8
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

1Password and Dashlane both operate in the password management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan 1Password Dashlane
Free Trial Free /user/month Free /user/month
Individual $3.99 /user/month $4 /user/month
Families $5.99 /family/month $8 /user/month
Teams Starter Pack $19.95 /month Custom
Business $7.99 /user/month —

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

1Password

5 scenarios
$47.88/year
Individual User
$71.88/year
Family of 5
$239.40/year
10-Person Startup
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Dashlane

7 scenarios
$4.99/month
Individual User (Premium)
billed annually ($59.99/year)
$7.49/month
Family of 10
billed annually ($89.88/year) for up to 10 members
$8/user/month
10-Person Startup
on the Password Management plan (billed annually)
See all 7 scenarios →

Market Intelligence

1Password

Median annual cost
$16,779
Average negotiated discount
17%
Based on
981 deals

Dashlane

Median annual cost
$16,000
Average negotiated discount
22%
Based on
55 deals

What Users Say

1Password

Trustpilot
4.2out of 5 (25)
TrustRadius
9.2out of 10 (298)
Top complaints
  • Android autofill not working consistently
  • Setup process confusing and time-consuming
  • Customer support slow (email-only, takes days)

Dashlane

Trustpilot
2out of 5 (24)
TrustRadius
9.1out of 10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Autofill unreliable on Mac and Android
  • Poor customer support with slow or no human response
  • Unexpected price increases and auto-renewals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

1Password 3 hidden costs

medium
Transition from Lifetime to Subscription Pricing $47.88/year ongoing vs one-time $30-50 lifetime license
high
MSP Premium Pricing ~100% premium vs comparable MSP-tier competitors
medium
Promotional Pricing vs. Renewal Rates First-year promos may be 25% lower; renewal at full $3.99/mo
See all 1Password hidden costs →

Dashlane 5 hidden costs

high
Regional price disparities and sudden increases 100-1000% of license costs
medium
Price Increases Without Warning 5-20% of license costs
high
Unexpected Auto-Renewal Charges $48-$96
low
Difficult Unsubscribe / Cancellation Process 5-10% of license costs
high
Poor Customer Support Quality 5-15% of license costs
See all Dashlane hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term 1Password Dashlane
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation — At least 30 days before renewal (per user reports)
Minimum commitment — Annual (based on user reports of annual subscriptions)
Price escalation Individual plan increased from $2.99/mo (2016 launch price, held through ~2025) to $3.99/mo in 2026 — a ~33% increase. Price held stable for ~9 years before this increase. Users report mid-subscription and renewal price increases with limited notice

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