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Passwork vs 1Password

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Passwork
1Password
What it is
EU-hosted password and secrets manager for teams
Password manager for teams and businesses to store and share credentials securely.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇨🇦 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
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
ISO/IEC 27001
Price from
€3/user/mo
$7.99/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
GETAPP 4.6/5 (78) · G2 4.7/5 (79) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (79)
No
Integrations
Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD (Entra ID), LDAP, ALD Pro, SAML 2.0 SSO +15
Slack, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +1

Where each one wins

Passwork

Strengths

  • +Self-hosted on-premises deployment with zero-knowledge encryption
  • +Clean, intuitive Windows Explorer-like interface and folder hierarchy
  • +Granular role-based access control (RBAC) and vault sharing permissions
  • +Built-in shared TOTP authenticator token generation for team accounts
  • +Fast, stable, and lightweight performance with reliable browser extensions
  • +Responsive customer support with fast response times and technical helpfulness
  • +API capabilities and LDAP/Active Directory synchronization for IT automation
  • +Comprehensive activity audit logs and password versioning history

Limitations

  • −No dedicated native desktop applications for offline use
  • −Limited mobile apps with missing full-system autofill and restricted admin controls
  • −Initial setup complexity for self-hosted infrastructure and enterprise configurations

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

Passwork
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
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
ISO/IEC 27001

Pricing

Passwork

  • Standard €3 per user / month billed annuallyCore vault management · RBAC · Active Directory/LDAP integration
  • Advanced €4.5 per user / month billed annuallyAll Standard features · API access · SAML SSO integration
  • Enterprise On request Dedicated SLA · Full on-premise options · Clustering/failover support
  • On-Premise (Small team) On request up to 10 usersSite license · 1 year of updates and support
  • On-Premise (Start) On request up to 25 usersSite license · 1 year of updates and support
  • On-Premise (Business) On request up to 50 usersSite license · 1 year of updates and support
  • On-Premise (Premium) On request up to 100 usersSite license · 1 year of updates and support
  • On-Premise (Enterprise) On request 100+ usersSite license · 1 year of updates and support

30-day free trial with full feature access, no credit card required.

1Password

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

Pricing may vary based on region and plan customization.

Features

Passwork

Password & Vault Management
Hierarchical vaults with folders and subfolders, Customizable password generator with complexity controls, Password history tracking, Custom fields, file attachments, and tagging
Access Control & Permissions
Granular role-based access control (RBAC), Fine-tuned access rights for users and groups, Separation of admin rights from data access, Custom permission settings
Secrets Management & DevOps
Built-in Secrets Manager, Service accounts with granular access scopes and token lifetime policies, Passwork CLI and Docker container for CI/CD, Official Python connector library
Security & Auditing
Zero-Knowledge architecture with multi-level encryption (AES-256, PBKDF2, RSA), Two-factor authentication (2FA/TOTP), Password security dashboard for complexity and risk assessment, Detailed event logging and audit trails
Client Applications & Usability
Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, Native desktop applications, Mobile apps for iOS and Android, Standalone Passwork Authenticator app

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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