1Password alternatives · Passwords
Alternatives to 1Password with a one-time purchase
The 1Password listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 28 other password managers in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
1Password is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from 1Password
- Free plan · from $23.99/yr
Enpass
Password manager that keeps vaults in your own cloud storage
- Enpass starts at $23.99 per year (Premium, US App Store in-app price). 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers).
- Enpass has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
- Enpass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 1Password is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Sticky Password
Password manager with cloud or Wi-Fi sync and a lifetime license
- Sticky Password starts at $29.99 per year (Premium, 1 user, US App Store in-app price). 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers).
- Sticky Password has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 1Password lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Sticky Password can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Strongbox
KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Strongbox starts at $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year (Pro, US App Store in-app price). 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers).
- Strongbox has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 1Password lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Strongbox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $23.99/yr
Safe (SafeInCloud)
Password and passkey manager that keeps the vault in your own storage
- Safe (SafeInCloud) starts at $23.99 per year (Individual subscription, as the App Store lists it). 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers).
- Only 1Password lists a Linux app.
- Only 1Password lists a browser extension.
- Safe (SafeInCloud) can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from €19.99/yr
KeePassium
KeePass-compatible password manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- KeePassium starts at €19.99 per year (Premium). 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers).
- KeePassium has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 1Password lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only 1Password lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Is there an alternative to 1Password that you buy once?
Yes. Enpass, Sticky Password, Strongbox, Safe (SafeInCloud) and KeePassium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy 1Password once instead of subscribing?
The 1Password listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these password managers are free?
Enpass, Sticky Password, Strongbox and KeePassium are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to 1Password: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.