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Psono vs 1Password

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Psono
1Password
What it is
Open-source password manager with zero-knowledge encryption for teams
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
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001
Price from
€2/user/mo
$7.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
G2 4.7/5 (21) · OMR 4.8/5 (8)
No
Integrations
Microsoft Azure AD / Entra ID, ADFS, Keycloak, Univention, OpenID Connect (OIDC) +20
Slack, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +1

Where each one wins

Psono

Strengths

  • +End-to-end client-side encryption with open-source transparency
  • +Comprehensive security auditing and robust 2FA/multi-authentication support
  • +Team credential sharing and enterprise integrations (LDAP/Active Directory/SAML)
  • +Cross-platform availability (desktop, web, mobile, browser extensions)
  • +Cost-effective pricing with free Community Edition and low-cost tiers (€2–3/user/month)
  • +Responsive customer support and direct developer accessibility
  • +Smooth deployment for self-hosting via Docker
  • +Flexible onboarding for experienced IT teams

Limitations

  • −Dated and utilitarian user interface, especially in mobile apps
  • −Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
  • −Occasional sync delays in multi-device environments

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

Psono
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
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001

Pricing

Psono

  • Community Edition (Self-Hosted) $0 per instanceOpen-source · Core password management · Unlimited users
  • Enterprise Edition Limited (Self-Hosted) Free up to 10 usersAll enterprise features · Free for up to 10 users
  • Enterprise Edition (Self-Hosted) €2 per user per month, billed annually (min. 25 users)Full enterprise feature set · Minimum 25 users required · Annual billing
  • SaaS Edition (Cloud EE) €3 per user per monthManaged cloud deployment · Annual or monthly billing options · Public demo instance available

Custom SLA contracts and large enterprise quotes available on request.

1Password

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

Pricing may vary based on region and plan customization.

Features

Psono

Security & Cryptography
Client-side encryption using NaCl cryptography, Multilayer transport encryption (TLS 1.2 with Salsa20), Encryption at rest for server databases, Cryptographic server pinning
Credential & Secret Management
Password generator, Automatic form autofill and capture, HTTP Basic Auth handling, TOTP authenticator generation
Collaboration & Access Control
End-to-end encrypted password and folder sharing, Anonymous link sharing, Role-based access control (RBAC), User group management and inheritance
Storage & File Security
Client-side encrypted file storage and sharing, Site-affine file storage routing, Multi-backend storage support
Enterprise Administration & Governance
Web-based Admin Portal, Multi-tenant administration and delegated administration, High-availability (HA) cluster support, Server health-check API

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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