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 20d 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 13w ago
$16K $17K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Dashlane saves $1.1K vs 1Password · 25 seats
Cheapest $16K
Spread 6%
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=1,050 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 25 sourced facts
19 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 17 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2mo 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
5 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
  • Unexpected Mid-Cycle Price Increases
    30-60% of license costs
    5 sources
  • Auto-Renewal Charges When Not Actively Using the Service
    100% of license costs
    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
Must disable auto-renew in account settings before renewal date; no specific days-before window cited in sources; disabling may not fully prevent all charges per user reports
At least 30 days before renewal (per user reports)
Commitment
Annual (all published pricing is annual billing)
Annual (based on user reports of annual subscriptions)
Price escalation
Multiple users report 30–60% price increases per renewal cycle, sometimes with only 1-day notice before billing
Users report mid-subscription and renewal price increases with limited notice
Can downgrade
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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 (10)
Trustpilot
2.1out of 5 (24)
Best for
Evaluation — 14-day full-featured trial
Watch out
Significant price increases (30–60%) with little or no advance notice
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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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

8 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
$17,064
Average negotiated discount
17%
Based on
1050 deals

Dashlane

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

What Users Say

1Password

Trustpilot
2.1out of 5 (24)
TrustRadius
9.2out of 10 (10)
Top complaints
  • Significant price increases (30–60%) with little or no advance notice
  • Poor customer support — week-long response times, generic automated replies
  • Sync issues between devices — passwords not reliably syncing

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 9 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
high
Unexpected Mid-Cycle Price Increases 30-60% of license costs
high
Auto-Renewal Charges When Not Actively Using the Service 100% of license costs
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 Must disable auto-renew in account settings before renewal date; no specific days-before window cited in sources; disabling may not fully prevent all charges per user reports At least 30 days before renewal (per user reports)
Minimum commitment Annual (all published pricing is annual billing) Annual (based on user reports of annual subscriptions)
Price escalation Multiple users report 30–60% price increases per renewal cycle, sometimes with only 1-day notice before billing Users report mid-subscription and renewal price increases with limited notice

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