1Password price increase: what your options are now
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You just got the email: 1Password is raising prices again, and you're wondering whether to just eat the increase or finally switch. For Individual plans, the price is moving from $2.99 to $3.99 per month (a 33% increase), and Families is going from $5.99 to $6.99 per month (20%), based on annual billing. These new rates apply to renewals starting March 27, 2026, so the timing of your own renewal matters.
Sound familiar?
- Your 1Password renewal notice or billing page now shows the higher per-month rate calculated from annual pricing, not the old $2.99 or $5.99 figure.
- The increase is bigger in percentage terms for Individual (+33%) than for Families (+20%), even though both plans went up.
- You're not sure if the new price applies to your very next renewal, since the change only takes effect for renewals from March 27, 2026 onward.
- You're comparing this against other password managers without a clear sense of what you'd actually gain or lose by switching.
The facts
- 1Password Individual plan: $2.99 → $3.99 per month (+33%)
- 1Password Families plan: $5.99 → $6.99 per month (+20%)
- New prices apply to renewals on or after: March 27, 2026
- Bitwarden is open source and offers a free tier for personal use
- Proton Pass is included in Proton's paid bundles (Proton Unlimited)
Decision guide
- If Your 1Password renewal date is on or after 27 March 2026 → Check your account renewal date now so you know whether the new $3.99/month (Individual) or $6.99/month (Families) pricing applies to your next billing cycle, then decide between staying and switching before that date.
- If You're a single user who mainly needs basic password storage and autofill → Switch to Bitwarden, using its free tier.
- If You already pay for a Proton subscription → Check whether your specific Proton plan bundles Pass before switching to Proton Pass.
- If You manage passwords for a team rather than yourself alone → Evaluate Dashlane's team-oriented plans on its own site rather than defaulting to a personal-tier switch.
- If You depend on 1Password-specific integrations you'd have to rebuild elsewhere → Stay with 1Password despite the price increase, or renegotiate/downgrade your plan first.
Recommended tools for this situation
1Password
8.8/10Staying is fine if you use SSH-agent, Watchtower and shared vaults daily — the raise is real but the lock-in is earned.
Open source, audited, and the free tier covers most personal use — the default switch target.
Best if you already pay for Proton Mail/VPN — Pass is included in the bundle.
Business-focused alternative with SSO and provisioning if you manage a team.
Migration checklist
- Before making any changes, export your full 1Password vault (items, attachments, and any SSH keys or shared vault data) to an encrypted local backup so nothing is lost during the switch.
- Check your account's actual renewal date, since the new pricing ($2.99 → $3.99/month for Individual, +33%; $5.99 → $6.99/month for Families, +20%, based on annual-plan pricing) applies to renewals from March 27, 2026 onward.
- Pick a target tool based on your needs: Bitwarden as a general free/open-source option, Proton Pass if you already use other Proton services, Dashlane for team-management needs, or staying on 1Password if you rely on its integrations daily.
- Create an account with the new tool and import your exported 1Password data, then manually verify that logins, notes, and attachments came through correctly.
- Run both password managers in parallel for a transition period, updating saved logins and browser extensions gradually so you're not locked out mid-switch.
- Recreate any shared vaults, family members, or team access in the new tool, since these do not transfer automatically via export/import.
- Update two-factor authentication and recovery codes tied to your old vault, making sure the new tool has current backups before you remove the old one.
- Once everything is confirmed working in the new tool, cancel your 1Password subscription — do this before your checked renewal date to avoid being charged the new price.
Common objections
Is it even worth switching after the 1Password price increase?
The increase itself (Individual $2.99 to $3.99/month on the annual plan; Families $5.99 to $6.99/month on the annual plan) is not dramatic on its own, but it applies to every renewal from March 27, 2026 onward. Whether switching pays off depends on how many vaults or devices you run and whether you use integrations like SSH-agent or Watchtower daily; if you don't, a free-tier alternative may already cover your needs. Check your own renewal date before deciding anything.
Will I lose my saved passwords if I switch from 1Password to Bitwarden or Proton Pass?
Most password managers, including Bitwarden and Proton Pass, accept standard export/import files, so a direct migration is generally low-risk. Still, export your 1Password vault as a backup first and manually check that entries, attachments, and any TOTP codes came through correctly. Don't cancel or delete your 1Password account until you've confirmed the new vault is complete.
What if I switch and want to go back to 1Password later?
You can typically resubscribe to 1Password at any time, but you'd be signing up at the new pricing rather than any earlier rate. Keep your old export file around until you're confident the switch works for you, so reverting costs you as little friction as possible either way.
Does the 1Password price increase hit my subscription right away?
No — the new pricing applies to renewals starting March 27, 2026, not to time you've already paid for. Check your account's next renewal date to see whether the increase applies to your very next billing cycle or a later one.
Is Bitwarden actually a safe replacement for 1Password?
Bitwarden is open source, meaning its code is publicly reviewable, and its free tier covers a lot of everyday password-manager needs. Whether it matches the specific paid features you rely on in 1Password, like shared vaults or particular integrations, is worth testing during a trial run before you cancel anything.
Should I move to Proton Pass or Dashlane instead of Bitwarden?
Proton Pass can make sense if you already use other Proton services, but check the details of your specific plan tier since inclusion isn't automatic across every Proton subscription. Dashlane leans toward business use with team-oriented account management, so it's worth a look mainly if you manage a team; for personal use, compare it against free options too before committing.
