NordPass vs 1Password: Which Password Manager Is Worth It in 2026?

A factual comparison of NordPass and 1Password covering pricing, features, security architecture, and team management to help you pick the right password manager.

Updated 2026-10 · 2026

NordPass

Password manager from the team behind NordVPN

Free / $1.69/mo (Premium, billed 2-yr)per user/month

Strengths

+Cheaper individual and family plans than most competitors
+Clean, simple UI that's easy for non-technical users
+XChaCha20 encryption (modern, fast cipher)

Weaknesses

-Business/Teams features are less mature than 1Password's
-Fewer third-party integrations and developer tools
-No SSH key or secure document storage parity with 1Password

Best for

Individuals and small teams on a tight budget who want solid password management without extra security tooling.

1Password

Password manager built for teams, developers, and security-conscious orgs

$2.99/mo (Individual) / $7.99/user/mo (Business)per user/month

Strengths

+Secrets Automation and CLI for developers (1Password CLI, SSH agent)
+Travel Mode to hide vaults when crossing borders
+Deep integrations: Okta, Slack, GitHub Actions, Terraform

Weaknesses

-No free tier — only a 14-day trial
-More expensive than NordPass at every tier
-Can feel feature-heavy for users who just want basic password storage

Best for

Dev teams, agencies, and companies that need secrets management, SSO, and strong audit trails alongside password storage.

Feature Comparison

Feature	NordPass	1Password
Free plan	Yes (1 device at a time)	No (14-day trial only)
Individual plan price	$1.69/mo (2-yr billing)	$2.99/mo (annual billing)
Family plan	$3.69/mo for 6 users	$4.99/mo for 5 users
Business plan price	$3.99/user/mo	$7.99/user/mo
Encryption	XChaCha20	AES-256
Data breach scanner	Yes	Yes (Watchtower)
Developer tools (CLI, SSH agent)	No	Yes
SSO integration (Okta, Azure AD)	Limited (Enterprise only)	Yes
Secure document storage	Yes (basic)	Yes (richer item types)
Admin console / provisioning	Yes (Business plan)	Yes (advanced, all team tiers)
Browser extension	Yes	Yes
Platform support	Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers	Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, browsers

The Verdict

NordPass wins on price for individuals and small teams who just need reliable password storage without extra bells and whistles. 1Password costs more but justifies it with developer tooling, SSO, and audit features that growing or security-regulated teams will eventually need. If you're a solo user or tiny team watching costs, start with NordPass; if you're managing secrets across a dev team or need compliance-grade logging, 1Password is worth the premium.

How to switch from NordPass to 1Password

1Open the NordPass desktop app, go to Settings > Export Items, and export your vault as a CSV file (NordPass does not support direct export via the browser extension or mobile app).
2Create your 1Password account and set up your primary vault structure (Personal, Shared, or Team vaults depending on your plan).
3In 1Password, go to Settings > Import Data, select 'NordPass' or 'Generic CSV' as the source, and upload the exported file.
4Manually review imported items for broken fields — NordPass custom notes and secure items (like credit cards) sometimes import as generic logins and need re-categorizing.
5Recreate any browser autofill rules and reinstall the 1Password browser extension on each team member's device, since NordPass extensions won't auto-disable.
6Once verified, revoke NordPass licenses for your team and delete the NordPass vault export file securely (it contains unencrypted plaintext passwords).

NordPass vs 1Password: common questions

How do I export my passwords from NordPass to move to 1Password?+

In the NordPass desktop app, go to Settings > Export Items, which generates a CSV file of your logins. 1Password's importer accepts CSV files directly through its 'Import' feature in Settings > Import Data, where you select 'NordPass' or 'Generic CSV' as the source. Review the imported items afterward since some custom fields may not map perfectly.

What features do I lose if I switch from NordPass to 1Password's free trial first?+

You won't lose features during the 14-day 1Password trial, but you will lose access entirely once the trial ends unless you subscribe — there's no permanent free tier like NordPass offers. If budget is a concern, test thoroughly during the trial window before committing, since reverting back to NordPass later means re-exporting and re-importing again.

Is 1Password's free trial enough for a small team to evaluate it properly?+

14 days is enough to test core workflows — vault sharing, browser autofill, and the admin console — but not enough to fully evaluate SSO or compliance features if those require separate setup time with your IT provider. For a team of 5-10 people, run the trial with real shared vaults and have at least two team members test daily use before deciding.

Does 1Password integrate with the tools my team already uses?+

Yes, 1Password has native integrations with Okta, Azure AD, Slack, GitHub Actions, and Terraform, plus a CLI for scripting secrets into CI/CD pipelines. NordPass's integration list is much shorter, mostly limited to browser extensions and basic SSO on its Enterprise tier, so if your stack depends on dev tooling, 1Password will require less manual workaround.

Does 1Password end up cheaper or more expensive than NordPass over a few years?+

Over 3 years, NordPass Business at $3.99/user/mo totals roughly $144 per user versus 1Password Business at $7.99/user/mo totaling about $288 per user — 1Password costs about double. If you only need basic password storage without SSO or dev tooling, that gap isn't worth paying unless you specifically need 1Password's extra features.