1Password vs Dashlane
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: 1Password (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.0)
9.4
Excellent
Best Overall
Pros
- +Excellent UI across all platforms
- +Watchtower alerts for compromised passwords
- +Travel mode hides sensitive vaults
Cons
- −No free tier available
- −More expensive than open-source alternatives
Don't buy if
- ⚠ There is no way to recover your account if you lose both your master password and Secret Key — save your emergency kit.
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
Pros
- +Built-in VPN included with premium
- +Dark web monitoring for breaches
- +Automatic password changer on supported sites
Cons
- −Most expensive mainstream option
- −Desktop app discontinued in favor of web
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Dashlane dropped its desktop app — everything runs through the browser extension now, which may frustrate users who prefer native apps.