1Password vs Sticky Password
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
1Password
Password manager for individuals, families and businesses
Sticky Password
Password manager with cloud or Wi-Fi sync and a lifetime license
Where they differ
- 1Password starts at $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers). Sticky Password starts at $29.99 per year (Premium, 1 user, US App Store in-app price).
- Sticky Password has a free plan. 1Password does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 1Password lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- 1Password is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Sticky Password can be bought with a one-time purchase.
At a glance
| 1Password | Sticky Password | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3.99 per month, billed annually ($2.99 in year one for new customers) | $29.99 per year (Premium, 1 user, US App Store in-app price) |
| Free plan | None | The store listings say Sticky Password is always free for one device. Cloud sync and backup, local Wi-Fi sync, password sharing and priority support are Premium features. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial on any plan | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | 1Password (AgileBits Inc.) | Lamantine Software a.s. |
| Price read from | 1password.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
1Password
- Individuals and families who want one password manager on every device
- Small teams of up to 10 people on the flat-rate Teams Starter Pack
- Companies that want password management tied to their SSO provider
Sticky Password
- People who want to sync passwords over local Wi-Fi without a cloud
- Buyers who prefer a lifetime license to a yearly subscription
- Single-device users who can stay on the free version
Worth knowing
1Password
- There is no free plan; a paid subscription is needed after the 14-day trial.
- Listed prices are for annual billing, and the $2.99 and $4.49 promotional rates apply only to a new customer's first year.
- Single sign-on integration starts at the Business plan, and Enterprise pricing is by quote only.
Sticky Password
- The free version covers one device; syncing, cloud backup, password sharing and priority support need Premium.
- Prices here are the US App Store's in-app prices. Plans sold on the vendor's website, including any for teams, may be priced differently.
- The Firefox extension's listing says it works only when the Sticky Password desktop application is installed on the same computer.
- The App Store lists Lifetime+ purchases at $12.00 for 1 year and $24.00 for 2 years without saying what they include.
Key features
1Password
- Autofill and password generator
- Saves and fills passwords, two-factor codes, payment details and addresses in any major browser, and generates new passwords when you sign up.
- Passkeys
- Saves passkeys alongside passwords and signs in with them on sites that support passwordless login.
- Watchtower
- Flags compromised passwords and other security issues affecting the items you have saved.
- Secure sharing
- Share an item through an expiring link, even with someone who does not use 1Password, or keep shared vaults for family members and teammates.
- Secret Key encryption
- Data is protected by your account password plus a 128-bit Secret Key, and 1Password says it cannot see the passwords or data you store.
- Team controls and single sign-on
- Teams Starter Pack adds role-based permissions. Business adds sign-in through identity providers such as Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin and Duo.
Sticky Password
- Autofill and form filling
- Saves logins as you browse and fills passwords and online forms in browsers and supported apps. The vault unlocks with a master password, biometrics or a PIN.
- Passkeys
- Creates and uses passkeys for sign-ins and stores them in the vault alongside passwords, payment cards and secure notes.
- Cloud or local Wi-Fi sync
- Premium syncs devices either through Sticky Password's cloud or over local Wi-Fi with no cloud involved. Data is encrypted on the device before it syncs.
- Contactless Connect
- Uses your smartphone to authorize logins on any browser or platform, without installing Sticky Password there or typing the master password.
- Dark web and breach monitoring
- Scans for credentials that appear in breach databases and alerts you when a service you use has been reported breached.
- Password generator and health check
- Creates strong, unique passwords for new accounts and identifies weak, old or reused passwords among existing ones.
Plans
1Password
Individual$3.99
per month, billed annually
For 1 person: password generator, autofill, secure sharing and alerts for weak or compromised credentials. Promotional $2.99 in year one.
Families$5.99
per month, billed annually
Covers 5 family members with unlimited shared vaults and admin controls. New customers pay a promotional $4.49 in the first year.
Teams Starter Pack$24.95
per month for 10 members, billed annually ($299.40)
10 members included, with up to 10 more seats at $4.99 each a month. Password sharing, role-based permissions and developer tools.
Business$8.99
per user / month, billed annually ($107.88)
Everything in Teams Starter Pack, plus single sign-on with Okta, Entra ID, OneLogin and Duo, and enhanced vault sharing.
EnterpriseCustom
Quote-based plan with granular vault permissions, multi-tenant support, a developer toolkit and audit-ready activity logs.
Sticky Password
Free$0
One device, without cloud sync and backup, local Wi-Fi sync, password sharing or priority support.
Premium (1 user, 1 year)$29.99
per year (US App Store in-app purchase)
All your devices, with cloud sync and backup, local Wi-Fi sync, secure password sharing and priority support.
Premium (1 user, lifetime)$79.99
one-time (US App Store in-app purchase)
Premium for a single payment with nothing to renew. The listing says future updates are included.
Ways to pay less
1Password
- Other savings
First-year promotional pricing for new customers
When checked, new customers subscribing on 1Password.com with annual billing paid $2.99 a month for Individual (regularly $3.99) and $4.49 for Families (regularly $5.99) for the first year.
- Nonprofit
Discounts for nonprofits and journalists
The business pricing FAQ says 1Password offers discounts for eligible organizations, including nonprofits and journalists, plus volume-based pricing. No amounts are published.
- Education
Student discount through Student Beans
1Password's pricing pages link to a Student Beans page where verified students can claim a discount. The size of the discount is not stated before verification.
Sticky Password
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Premium license
The US App Store lists Premium (1 user, lifetime) at $79.99, a single payment with no renewals that the listing says covers all future updates.

