1Password vs Proton Pass: Which Password Manager Should Your Team Use in 2026?
A feature-by-feature comparison of 1Password and Proton Pass covering pricing, team admin, integrations, and migration steps for small teams.
Updated 2026-09 · 2026
1Password
Enterprise-grade password and secrets manager
Strengths
- +Mature admin console with SSO (Okta, Azure AD) and SCIM provisioning
- +Watchtower flags weak, reused, and breached passwords across the org
- +1Password CLI and Connect server for dev/secrets management in CI/CD
Weaknesses
- -No permanent free tier, only a 14-day trial
- -Closed-source client and server code
- -Team plans get expensive fast past 10 seats
Best for
Teams that need enterprise SSO/SCIM, developer secrets tooling, and polished cross-platform apps.
Proton Pass
End-to-end encrypted password manager from Proton
Strengths
- +Usable free tier: unlimited passwords, 1 vault, 10 hide-my-email aliases
- +Fully open-source clients, audited encryption stack
- +Unlimited hide-my-email aliases and integrated 2FA/TOTP on paid plans
Weaknesses
- -No SSO/SCIM or advanced admin controls for larger orgs
- -No equivalent to 1Password CLI/Connect for developer secrets
- -Smaller catalog of third-party integrations
Best for
Privacy-conscious individuals and small teams already using Proton, or anyone who wants a real free tier before paying.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 14-day trial only, no permanent free plan | Yes — unlimited passwords, 1 vault, 10 aliases |
| Starting paid price | $2.99/user/mo (Individual) | $1.99/user/mo (Plus, individual) |
| Team/business plan | $7.99/user/mo (Business, annual) | $2.99/user/mo (Business, annual) |
| SSO / SCIM provisioning | Yes (Okta, Azure AD, OneLogin) | Not available |
| Built-in 2FA/TOTP storage | Yes | Yes |
| Passkey support | Yes | Yes |
| Email alias / masking | No native alias feature | Yes, unlimited hide-my-email aliases (paid) |
| Developer secrets tooling (CLI/API) | 1Password CLI + Connect server | No dedicated dev secrets product |
| Breach/weak password monitoring | Watchtower dashboard | Dark web monitoring (paid tiers) |
| Open source clients | No | Yes |
| Data export format | 1PUX / CSV | JSON / CSV / 1PUX import support |
| Ecosystem bundling | Standalone product | Bundled with Proton Mail/VPN/Drive plans |
The Verdict
1Password remains the safer default for teams that already depend on SSO, SCIM, and dev secrets tooling — you're paying for that maturity. Proton Pass is the better pick for cost-conscious teams or anyone already in the Proton ecosystem, since its free tier is genuinely usable and its Business tier costs less than half of 1Password's. If your team is under 20 people and doesn't need enterprise identity integrations, Proton Pass will save real money without a meaningful security tradeoff.
How to switch from 1Password to Proton Pass
- 1In 1Password 8, go to File > Export, authenticate with your Master Password and Secret Key, and export each vault as a 1PUX file (CSV works too but loses some metadata like item history).
- 2Create your Proton account and set up a Proton Pass Business organization if migrating a team, or a personal/Plus account for individual use.
- 3In Proton Pass, go to Settings > Import, select 1Password as the source, and upload the 1PUX file to bring in logins, notes, and 2FA secrets.
- 4Manually recreate shared vault structures and permissions — Proton Pass import doesn't preserve 1Password's vault-sharing/admin role mappings.
- 5Install the Proton Pass browser extensions and mobile apps for each team member, and have them re-authenticate saved logins to confirm the import worked.
- 6Set up hide-my-email aliases and 2FA where needed, run both tools in parallel for a week to catch missed items, then cancel the 1Password subscription.
1Password vs Proton Pass: common questions
How do I export my data from 1Password to migrate to Proton Pass?+
In the 1Password 8 desktop app, go to File > Export, select the vault, authenticate with your Master Password and Secret Key, and choose the 1PUX format (or CSV as a fallback). This creates a local encrypted export file you'll use for import — do this per vault if you have multiple shared vaults.
What features do I lose moving from 1Password to Proton Pass?+
You lose SSO/SCIM provisioning, the 1Password CLI and Connect server for developer secrets, and Travel Mode. If your team relies on Okta-based onboarding/offboarding or injects secrets into CI/CD pipelines, you'll need a separate solution or manual process.
Is Proton Pass's free plan enough for a small team?+
The free plan only supports one vault and no shared team administration, so it works for a single user but not for team-wide password sharing or admin oversight. For a small team you'll need the Business plan ($2.99/user/mo) to get shared vaults, an admin panel, and unlimited aliases.
Does Proton Pass integrate with the same tools as 1Password, like SSO or SCIM?+
No — Proton Pass does not currently offer SSO or SCIM provisioning, which 1Password Business supports natively with Okta, Azure AD, and similar providers. If your team's onboarding depends on automated provisioning, you'll need to manage user access manually in Proton Pass.
How much will switching from 1Password to Proton Pass actually save over time?+
For a 10-person team, 1Password Business runs about $958/year ($7.99/user/mo) versus Proton Pass Business at roughly $359/year ($2.99/user/mo) — a savings of around $600/year. The gap narrows if you need enterprise features Proton Pass doesn't offer, since you may need to add other tools to compensate.
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