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Password Managers comparison · 2026
1Password edges out Dashlane in this Password Managers comparison, scoring 89 against 81 across our seven scored dimensions. 1Password has the edge on Team Features (92 vs 72). The two are closest on Ease of Use, where the gap is just 4 points. On pricing, 1Password starts cheaper at $3/mo versus $5/mo. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
Dashlane
Premium UX with built-in VPN
81/100
1Password
The gold standard for teams and families
89/100
Radar comparison
Dashlane
81
1Password
89
Security
Encryption standard, zero-knowledge architecture, audit results
Ease of Use
Onboarding, daily UX, autofill reliability
Cross-Platform
Browser extensions, mobile apps, OS support
Price/Value
Free tier, paid tier cost vs features
Team Features
Sharing, vaults, admin controls, SSO
Import/Export
CSV import, migration tools, portability
Browser Extension
Autofill accuracy, extension speed, form detection
Overall Score
Dashlane
Pros
Cons
1Password
Pros
Cons
Choose Dashlane if you value security most and have budget for $5/month or more. Choose 1Password if you value security most and have budget for $3/month or more. If neither dimension is a clear priority, 1Password's higher overall score (89/100) makes it the safer default in the password managers category.
Based on our independent scoring across 7 dimensions, 1Password scores 89/100 overall versus Dashlane's 81/100 — a 8-point margin. 1Password leads on Security in particular. That said, Dashlane may still be the right choice if the dimensions where it scores higher match your specific priorities — the radar chart above shows the full profile side by side.
1Password starts cheaper at $3/month versus Dashlane's $5/month. At higher usage tiers, the gap may narrow depending on each tool's scaling model. Check the official pricing pages for current plans — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
1Password scores higher on Team Features — 92/100 versus 72/100 for Dashlane. If team features is your primary decision criterion, 1Password is the stronger choice in this head-to-head.
Switching between password managers tools is generally possible but involves migration effort: exporting your data or configuration from Dashlane, re-importing or reconfiguring in 1Password, and updating any API integrations or environment variables in your codebase. The effort scales with how deeply embedded the tool is in your stack. Test 1Password on a non-production project first before migrating.
Dashlane (81/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise security — its strongest dimension — and who want a free entry point. 1Password (89/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise security and want a low-cost starting price. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (1Password) is the safer default choice.
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