1Password vs Apple’s Password Manager: Features Compared

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Apple has recently introduced the Passwords app to macOS, offering a free solution for managing login credentials and syncing them across devices -assuming the user is also using other devices within Apple’s ecosystem.

In this post, I’ll be comparing Apple’s Passwords app with 1Password, a well-known password management tool that requires a paid subscription in terms of features both offers.

First, let’s take a look at the features and options of both apps when it comes to adding and storing usernames and passwords.

Credentials-Related Features

First, let’s take a look at features and options of both apps when it comes to when comes to adding and storing usernames and passwords

 
1Password
Passwords

Add unlimited Username and password

Generate strong passwords

Verification code support

Add Notes

Add website

Add multiple websites

Add/move to group
(1Password uses Vaults)

Add to favorites

Share credentials
(via link)
(via AirDrop)

Version history

Archive credentials

Other Password Management Features

Here’s a comparison of both apps in terms of additional features they offer as password management tools.

 
1Password
Passwords

App lock when inactive

Credential security check

Search and autofill

Secure Notes

(use Notes app)

Add credit cards

Passkey support

Add documents

(use Notes app)

Add bank accounts

Add identities

Add crypto wallets

Add passport

Add app credentials

Add memberships

Software licenses

Wi-Fi passwords

Platform Compatibility

 
1Password
Passwords

Import/export password list

Browser support

macOS

Windows

Linux

iOS

iPadOS

Android

Pricing

Passwords app is free, but only available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

1Password, on the other hand, is a subscription-based app. It has a personal plan starting at $2.99/month and a family plan at $4.99/month for up to 5 members.

Final Thoughts

For macOS users, if your main concern is storing credentials in one place, Passwords is ideal since it’s free. However, if you need advanced features for sensitive documents, 1Password is a better option. For Windows users, Apple’s Passwords app is not available.

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