1Password vs Keeper

1Password and Keeper are password management solutions that are used by companies to ensure employees are using secure passwords and that passwords aren’t compromised. Both password management solutions are used by companies of all sizes.

1Password protects user’s passwords when traveling off-network, so it is often used by businesses where employees do a lot of traveling. In contrast, Keeper has features that make it simple to use and allow administrators to audit every user’s password. This makes Keeper ideal for businesses with a lot of non-technical staff that aren’t familiar with password best practices.

Features

Both 1Password and Keeper provide basic password management features such as password generation and storage. In addition to the basic features, both pieces of software also have some standout features.

1Password does security checks on every website that users interact with. This feature, called “watchtower” helps to ensure that passwords aren’t compromised. 1Password also features a travel mode to protect sensitive passwords when using other networks. Users can select important passwords, and when they leave the network, the passwords are removed until they return. Lastly, 1Password offers multiple ways to set up two-factor authentication, including SMS, facial recognition, fingerprinting, and more.

Keeper has a highly customizable interface, so administrators can tailor the user experience to best suit their needs. Additionally, Keeper can run security audits to check the quality of every password stored in the application. Keeper is also preloaded on some operating systems and devices, which can make implementation simple.

Limitations

Though 1Password and Keeper have strong password management features, there are a few areas where they have limitations as well.

1Password has poor usability compared to Keeper, largely due to more limited customization. At times, the Windows version of the 1Password software is updated at a slower pace than the Mac version. Password reset can also be difficult, users have to reach out to the administrator to reset passwords, rather than having an automated system in place.

Keeper has limited two-factor authentication options in its basic package. Additionally, Keeper has no feature like “watchtower” to check sites for malicious activity. Lastly, Keeper doesn’t offer any travel mode or additional security measures for off-network protection.

Pricing

Both 1Password and Keeper offer free trials where users can test the products for a limited time before deciding if either is right for them.

1Password has three pricing tiers for businesses. The Teams package costs $3.99 per month per user comes with basic password management features including password vaults and two-factor authentication. The Business package costs $7.99 per month per user and includes advanced protection features that administrators can enable. The Enterprise package is priced depending on the business and includes a dedicated account manager and setup training.

Keeper offers two pricing tiers. The Business package costs $2.99 per month per user and includes password vaults and basic two-factor authentication. The Enterprise package costs $3.75 per month per user and includes access to the developer API for custom integrations and advanced two-factor authentication features.