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Hypervault vs 1Password

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to 1Password? Here's how Hypervault compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Hypervault. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Hypervault
1Password
What it is
Belgian password manager and digital vault for teams
Password manager for teams and businesses to store and share credentials securely.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇨🇦 CA · 2005
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Business and Enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO/IEC 27001
Price from
€12/yr
$7.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (10) · GETAPP 4.7/5 (10)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Microsoft Graph API, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox +4
Slack, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +1

Where each one wins

Hypervault

Strengths

  • +Custom templates for diverse data types (credentials, licenses, keys, documents)
  • +Nested folder structure with flexible database search
  • +Clean, intuitive UI for quick adoption by non-technical users
  • +Smooth onboarding with simple setup and clear layouts
  • +Cost-effective pricing with no fees for view-only or external users
  • +Bulk permissions assignment for teams via folder/collection controls
  • +Responsive customer support with open roadmap communication
  • +Fast access times and stable vault performance

Limitations

  • −Younger platform with evolving feature set and ecosystem
  • −Long-term satisfaction depends on roadmap execution and scaling

1Password

Strengths

  • +Strong encryption and security features
  • +User-friendly interface
  • +Reliable cross-platform support

Limitations

  • −EU data residency not default
  • −Higher cost compared to some competitors
  • −Limited free tier

Data residency & compliance

Hypervault
1Password
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Business and Enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
No
ISO/IEC 27001

Pricing

Hypervault

  • Individual €0 Free foreverSingle user · Password manager · Digital Shield
  • Individual+ €12 / year Yearly billingSingle user · Full digital vault · 250 MB encrypted workspace storage
  • Family €5.99 / month or €49 / year Monthly or yearly billingUp to 5 family members · 500 MB workspace storage
  • Business €4 / user / month or €39 / user / year Monthly or yearly billingUnlimited users/teams · Unlimited folders · 1 GB storage per workspace
  • Enterprise €6 / user / month or €59 / user / year Monthly or yearly billingAll Business features · SAML/SSO integration · 1 GB storage per user

Prices exclude VAT. 14-day free trial available for new workspaces, no credit card required. Add-ons: branded vault styling (€29.99/month or €349/year), extra client invites (€2/month or €24/year).

1Password

  • Business $7.99 per user per monthBilled annually · Unlimited password storage · Admin controls

Pricing may vary based on region and plan customization.

Features

Hypervault

Password Management & Browser Tools
Credential vault with built-in password generator (8–32 characters), Password strength checker, Automatic login and form autofill, TOTP token storage and generation
Digital Vault & File Storage
Dual vaults (Workspace Vault for teams, Private Vaults for individuals), 50+ data categories, Encrypted file attachments and storage, Secure file upload/download
Security & Architecture
Client-side zero-knowledge AES-256-GCM encryption, Folder-level and zone-level encryption keys, Secure Remote Password (SRP) protocol, Mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA)
Workspace & Access Governance
Multi-tenant architecture with customizable workspace limits, Custom domain settings, Role-based access control (Manager, Member, Viewer, External roles), Team-based sharing with granular folder permission inheritance
Templates & Customization
50+ pre-built templates across 20 industries, Visual Template Builder for custom fields (text, encrypted password, URL, email, dropdown, textarea, date, file), Custom sections

1Password

Security
End-to-end encryption, Secret Key for additional protection, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Password breach monitoring
Collaboration
Secure password sharing, Role-based access control, Team and group management, Audit logs for activity tracking
Compliance
GDPR compliance, Data Processing Addendum (DPA), ISO 27001 certification, Subprocessor transparency
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