Top pick: Bitwarden. Switching saves about $48 USD a year.
$47.88 USDa year
≈$68.26 CAD (converted from USD)
Every pick below has a free version.
3 alternatives
The editor’s first choice for most people switching.
Best for open-source sync across every device
Open source and self-hostable. The free plan covers the core vault; Premium costs US$19.80 a year and adds TOTP codes, health reports and emergency access. Free version: Free: unlimited passwords and devices, passkeys and sharing with one user. Premium (US$19.80 a year) adds TOTP and reports.
Covers most of the same work, with trade-offs noted on each card.
Best for a privacy-focused vault with email aliases
Apps are open source and the free plan includes 10 hide-my-email aliases. Needs a Proton account. Paid plans add 2FA codes, more vaults and unlimited aliases. Free version: Free: unlimited logins and devices, passkeys, 10 hide-my-email aliases, 2 vaults. Paid plans add 2FA codes and unlimited aliases.
Best for an offline vault you fully control
Free and open source for Windows, macOS and Linux with no account or cloud. Phones need a compatible third-party app and your own file sync.
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How each alternative covers what people use 1Password for. Numbers link to editor notes.
| Feature | Bitwarden | Proton Pass | KeePassXC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vault | |||
| Password vault with browser autofill | Yes | Yes | YesNote 1Browser extension and Auto-Type |
| Sync across desktop and mobile | YesNote 2Unlimited devices on the free plan | YesNote 3Unlimited devices on the free plan | PartialNote 4No built-in sync; you copy the database file with another sync tool, and there is no official mobile app |
| Sign-in | |||
| Passkey storage and sign-in | YesNote 5Passkey management and use are included in every account | Yes | PartialNote 6Passkeys work through the browser extension on desktop only |
| Built-in one-time code generator | NoNote 7The built-in authenticator is a Premium feature (US$19.80 a year) | NoNote 8Integrated 2FA codes need a paid plan | YesNote 9Time-based codes are built in and work with Auto-Type |
| Sharing | |||
| Shared vaults for family or team | PartialNote 10Free sharing with one other user; more people need a paid plan | PartialNote 11Free plan has 2 vaults and shares a vault with 2 others | NoNote 12Single-user database file; sharing means sharing the file |
| Security | |||
| Breach and weak-password alerts | NoNote 13Vault health reports are a Premium feature | PartialNote 14Alerts for weak and reused passwords are free; dark web monitoring is paid | PartialNote 15Database reports flag weak and reused passwords |
| Parity score | 58% | 67% | 58% |
Not covered by any free alternative yet: Shared vaults for family or team, Breach and weak-password alerts. See all feature gaps
Switching saves about $48 USD / ≈$68 CAD (estimated from the USD price) a year. Prices checked ; ≈ means converted from USD.
Based on 1Password Individual, annual billing. Price source. USD to CAD at 1.4257 as of Oct 7, 2026.
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