Uniqkey vs 1Password
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to 1Password? Here's how Uniqkey compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Uniqkey. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Business password and access management with EU-only hosting
Password manager for teams and businesses to store and share credentials securely.
Headquarters
🇩🇰 DK
🇨🇦 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
No
$7.99/user/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, MDM tools, Active Directory GPO, MSI packages +8
Slack, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +1
Where each one wins
Uniqkey
Strengths
- +Frictionless autofill for credentials and 2FA codes
- +Mobile push authentication as the primary security key
- +Danish data centers with strict GDPR and NIS2 compliance
- +Self-service access requests rated highly by administrators
- +Automated user provisioning and offboarding
- +Top-rated customer support with fast issue resolution
- +Eliminates manual password sharing and 2FA hassle
Limitations
- −Occasional website compatibility issues with autofill
- −UI quirks disrupt workflow (e.g., forced new tabs for credential edits)
- −Initial setup and onboarding curve
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
Uniqkey
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
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001
Pricing
Uniqkey
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is quote-based; 14-day free trial available for businesses.
1Password
- Business $7.99 per user per monthBilled annually · Unlimited password storage · Admin controls
Pricing may vary based on region and plan customization.
Features
Uniqkey
- Password & Credential Management
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encrypted vaults, Segregated Work and Personal vaults, Offline password storage, Secure storage for sensitive data and payment cards
- Logins & Authentication
- Automatic credential insertion, Built-in TOTP/2FA autofill, Phoneless desktop/browser logins, Mobile approval options
- Access Control & Administration
- Granular policy controls (IP, geofencing, time windows), Centralized user administration, Role- and department-based group sharing, One-click onboarding and offboarding
- Security Insights, Auditing & Governance
- Timestamped audit logging of all activity, Security scoring and risk assessment dashboards, Team adoption rate tracking, Configurable data retention and automated clearing
- Integrations & Deployment
- SCIM 2.0 directory sync (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta), MDM and GPO support for silent rollout, MSI packages for Windows deployment, Browser extensions (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
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