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1Password vs Proton

Password Management pricing comparison · 2026

1Password pricing ranges from $0–$19.95/user/month, while Proton ranges from $0–$29.99/month. 1Password is typically 53% 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 27d ago
$200 $17K
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Proton
Proton is a Swiss-based privacy company offering end-to-end encrypted alternatives to main
verified 27d ago
$200 $17K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Proton saves $17K vs 1Password · 25 seats
Cheapest $200
Spread 99%
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
Mail Plus (Monthly)
$1.5K/yr
year 1 license · $5/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
$200/yr
Vendr · n=50
REF · 01

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 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 13 sourced facts
9 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
REF · 02

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
  • Limited Free Tier Storage
    Upgrade to paid plan ($9.99-$12.99/month) once storage fills
    1 source
  • Platform Feature Parity Gaps
    No direct cost, but reduced productivity on mobile
    1 source
  • Ecosystem Lock-in
    Hours of migration effort; Proton Bridge required for third-party email clients
    1 source
  • Storage Overage Blocks Email
    $4-$10/month
    1 source
  • Grandfathered Pricing Loss on Plan Changes
    10-30% price increase
    2 sources
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Contract terms

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

1Password
Proton
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
—
30 days notice before renewal for annual plans
Commitment
—
✓ Varies by plan (monthly, 1-year, or 2-year)
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.
Prices subject to change. Legacy pricing locked in if no subscription changes made. New pricing applies at renewal if subscription modified.
Can downgrade
—
✓ Yes
Based on 4 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
REF · 05

What users say

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

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
9.2/5 (298)
Trustpilot
4.2/5 (25)
Best for
Evaluation — 14-day full-featured trial
Watch out
Android autofill not working consistently
Trustpilot
2.4/5
G2
4.4/5 (132)
Best for
Privacy-conscious individuals who want basic encrypted email, VPN, and password manager at no cost
Watch out
Confusing and inconsistent pricing structure
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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.
Option A

1Password

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

Proton

$0–$29.99
/month
7 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan 1Password Proton
Free Trial Free /user/month Free /user/month
Individual $3.99 /user/month $3.99 /user/month
Families $5.99 /family/month $4.99 /user/month
Teams Starter $19.95 /month $12.99 /user/month
Business $7.99 /user/month $9.99 /user/month
Duo — $14.99 /user/month
Family — $29.99 /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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Proton

6 scenarios
$9.99/month ($119.88/year on the 1-Year plan)
Individual Privacy User
$14.99/month ($179.88/year, or $7.50/user/month)
Couple Sharing Privacy Suite
$29.99/month ($359.88/year, or $5.00/user/month)
Privacy-Focused Family (6 members)
See all 6 scenarios →

Market Intelligence

1Password

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

Proton

Median annual cost
$200
Based on
50 deals

What Users Say

1Password

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

Proton

G2
4.4/5 (132)
Trustpilot
2.4/5
Top complaints
  • Confusing and inconsistent pricing structure
  • Expensive compared to competitors for similar features
  • Loss of grandfathered pricing on any plan modification

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 →

Proton 7 hidden costs

medium
Limited Free Tier Storage Upgrade to paid plan ($9.99-$12.99/month) once storage fills
low
Platform Feature Parity Gaps No direct cost, but reduced productivity on mobile
medium
Ecosystem Lock-in Hours of migration effort; Proton Bridge required for third-party email clients
high
Storage Overage Blocks Email $4-$10/month
medium
Grandfathered Pricing Loss on Plan Changes 10-30% price increase
See all Proton hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term 1Password Proton
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation — 30 days notice before renewal for annual plans
Minimum commitment — Varies by plan (monthly, 1-year, or 2-year)
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. Prices subject to change. Legacy pricing locked in if no subscription changes made. New pricing applies at renewal if subscription modified.
Can downgrade — Yes

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