1Password vs. LogMeOnce: Compare Password Managers

LogMeOnce and 1Password are two highly rated options in the realm of password management. These services are comparable in price, features, and compatibility.

LogMeOnce has a leg up with its free tier, which has most of the basic functionality you could want. And unlike most major competitors, it’s not limited to a single device. While 1Password doesn’t offer a free version, it has a free trial period and features that are well worth paying for.

Which password manager should you get? Let this LogMeOnce vs. 1Password face-off help you decide.

You can also add on dark web monitoring and cloud storage encryption features for $1.67 to $4 per month, depending on the plan type. Students qualify for 50% off.

Meanwhile, 1Password’s Personal plan starts from $2.99 per month with a yearly subscription. It also has a Family plan that is $4.99 per month with a yearly subscription. Additionally, there is a plan for businesses and teams that starts from $7.99 per month.

LogMeOnce not only offers cheaper plans (including a free forever plan), but a wider variety of plans. On price alone, this is an easy call.

LogMeOnce is compatible with all of the same OS distributions as 1Password as well as the same major web browsers. The only difference is that 1Password supports the Brave browser while LogMeOnce supports Opera.

Some use Brave and Opera as their main web browser, but this is a relatively small subset of web users with a roughly equivalent install base.

LogMeOnce’s UI is similarly streamlined for easy use. You can launch a website with one click, and the app will automatically log you in with SSO. One of my favorite features was the Home icon in the browser extension, which takes you to your LogMeOnce dashboard with a single click — no need to open a new tab and navigate there yourself.

It’s also easy to import passwords saved elsewhere, such as Google’s Password Manager, or export your LogMeOnce passwords to a PDF or CSV file through the extension. At the end of the day though, I preferred 1Password’s design over LogMeOnce.

LogMeOnce works well — once you get things set up. You’ll link a web or app to your LogMeOnce account, and the service will automatically log you into those websites. After the first login to a website or app, you’ll be asked if it was successful.

You can add apps through the extension icon, which will attempt to retrieve your login information from the actual page. But I found this to be a clunkier and much slower process than inputting the information yourself through the dashboard.

LogMeOnce has a lot of great security options, including biometric login options, automatic password changing, and a zero-knowledge model. However, I found the least secure part of LogMeOnce to be the application itself. It doesn’t place too many requirements on the password for your account. Just make sure it’s at least eight characters and contains one capital letter, one lowercase letter, and one number.

For example, I used the website’s name in the password, which is often frowned upon. It also asks only one security question when you sign up (in case you forget your password).

Add this to a history of known security breaches, and you have justifiable reason to hesitate when trusting LogMeOnce with your information.

While 1Password’s options are slightly more limited, 2FA options aren’t only included with paid plans. Its 2FA function is compatible with Authy and Microsoft Authenticator as well as physical U2F security keys like YubiKey and Google’s Titan key.

LogMeOnce has the advantage in terms of options, yet there is such a thing as having too much of a good thing. Some 2FA options are tried and true, like authenticator apps, but things like photo authentication are iffy at best.

LogMeOnce has a slight edge over 1Password in terms of price with a greater variety of plans (including a free plan), though 1Password meets or exceeds LogMeOnce on every other level.  1Password is easy and intuitive with a lot of impressive features to meet the needs of just about anyone.

LogMeOnce took a major hit due to a spotty history of data breaches. While these sorts of breaches aren’t likely to impact encrypted user data, it’s still a concern worth mentioning. Even with a great free option, there are plenty of cheap or free options if you’re mainly concerned about your bottom line.

For everyone else, 1Password is an excellent option.

On the surface, all password managers essentially generate and store passwords. As I evaluated providers, I dug deeper, comparing software on what matters most, including price, platform compatibility, security, and other factors.

I signed up for a plan with each provider to test:

• Plan value: Most password managers offer various subscription plans from free to around $20 per month. While free plans may be sufficient for some, those that need more functionality may prefer paid plans. We included a wide array of free and paid password managers to find the one that works best for you.
• Platform compatibility: You likely access your online accounts from multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, as well as through different web browsers. Your password manager should be compatible with various devices, operating systems and browsers, and sync seamlessly between them all.
• UX: This is how you interface with all the features and functions of your new password manager — if it’s bad, you’ll be less likely to use the service. While this is a highly subjective category and some will disagree, it’s important to provide an overview based on my experience.
• Form filling: A password manager doesn’t have to include form-filling, but it’s somewhat standard and the ease with which it performs that function can be the deciding factor in which password manager you ultimately choose.
• Security: Since a password manager is first and foremost a security tool, it should come with all of the most up-to-date standard security features. This includes the highest level of available encryption (256-bit AES with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA512); 2FA, such as biometric logins or MFA, and a password generator.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA): Used all over the internet to protect your accounts, this is quickly becoming a standard security practice. 2FA is a great way to secure more sensitive accounts to ensure they’re not breached.

Learn more about our review methodology.