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Padloc vs 1Password

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Padloc
1Password
What it is
Open-source password manager with end-to-end encryption and EU hosting
Password manager for teams and businesses to store and share credentials securely.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇨🇦 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
$3.49/user/mo
$7.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
CAPTERRA 4.8/5 (16) · TRUSTPILOT 3.1/5 (75)
No
Integrations
SCIM, YubiKey, Google Authenticator, Authy, Google Chrome +1
Slack, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +1

Where each one wins

Padloc

Strengths

  • +Modern, uncluttered and intuitive interface for non-technical users
  • +AGPL-3.0 open-source architecture with zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
  • +Publicly available third-party audit reports
  • +Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS and web
  • +Flexible vault organization with custom fields, rich text notes, tagging and attachments
  • +Simple setup for shared team vaults and access delegation

Limitations

  • −Poor or missing browser and mobile autofill functionality
  • −Strict free-tier limits (e.g., 50 items)
  • −Higher pricing relative to feature depth compared to alternatives

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

Padloc
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

Padloc

  • Free $0 / month Free tierUnlimited vault items · Unlimited devices · Basic password management
  • Premium $3.49 / month or $34.90 / year per user / month or per user / yearAll Free features · MFA and built-in authenticator/OTP · Up to 1GB encrypted file storage
  • Family $5.95 / month or $59.50 / year per family / month or per family / yearAll Premium features · Sharing for up to 5 users · Up to 5 Shared Vaults with 1GB encrypted file storage
  • Team $3.49 / user / month or $34.90 / user / year per user / month or per user / yearAll Premium features · Up to 20 Shared Vaults and 10 groups · Up to 5GB encrypted file storage
  • Business $6.99 / user / month or $69.90 / user / year per user / month or per user / yearAll Team features · Up to 50 Shared Vaults and 20 groups · Up to 20GB encrypted file storage
  • Enterprise Price Upon Request Custom / AnnualAll Business features · Unlimited encrypted file storage · Unlimited vaults and groups

30-day free trial available for all paid plans.

1Password

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

Pricing may vary based on region and plan customization.

Features

Padloc

Password & Data Management
Secure storage for passwords, credit cards, banking data, documents, notes, and license keys, Predefined item templates (e.g., Website/App) with customizable fields, Tags for organization and item favoriting, Built-in random password and passphrase generator
Collaboration & Access Control
Organizations with shared vaults, Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Regular Member), Permission management via user groups, Multi-user item/vault sharing with cryptographic invite workflows
Security & Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) with hardware keys (YubiKey) and TOTP apps (Google Authenticator, Authy), Built-in authenticator/one-time password (OTP) generation, Biometric unlock (FaceID/Fingerprint), Active session and trusted device management, automatic app locking
Data Integrity & Storage
Item revision history and version restore, Encrypted file attachments and storage, Rich-text note formatting with Markdown support
Cross-Platform Access & Usability
Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Mobile apps for iOS and Android, Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox with auto-fill and drag-and-drop support, Browser-based web application

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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