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1Password pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $19.95 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

No free tier: 1Password requires payment from day one after the 14-day trial, unlike competitors offering free plans

2

Monthly billing premium: paying monthly costs 33% more than annual billing ($3.99 vs $2.99/month for Individual)

3

Additional family members beyond 5 require a separate account or upgrade

4

Teams Starter Pack caps at 10 users; growing beyond that forces migration to Business at $7.99/user/month

5

Enterprise pricing is quote-based and typically starts significantly higher than the Business tier

6

Add-on integrations (e.g., Splunk, custom SIEM) may require Business or Enterprise plan

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Onboarding and migration from other password managers may require paid professional services for large deployments

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No refunds on annual plans after the initial trial period ends

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $5.99 × 12) $1,797/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$359/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $27,696–$62,875
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with 1Password?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does 1Password charge for implementation?

1Password doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does 1Password support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with 1Password?

Most 1Password plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with 1Password?

Many features marketed as part of 1Password are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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