ZDNET Names 1Password Best Password Manager for 2026 at $2.99 a Month
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Updated · ZDNet · Aug 13
ZDNET Names 1Password Best Password Manager for 2026 at $2.99 a Month
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Aug 13
Summary
1Password took ZDNET’s top overall spot for 2026, with editors citing its easy interface, autofill, secure vault and cross-platform support for users who need one place to manage credentials.
ZDNET said the service costs $2.99 per month billed annually, with a $4.49 family plan for up to five members, but noted the lack of a free tier beyond a 14-day trial.
Bitwarden ranked as the best free or budget option at $1.65 per month for premium, while Keeper was highlighted for small teams, NordPass for businesses and Dashlane for families.
The August 2026 update also added Dashlane to ZDNET’s top picks for families and expanded FAQs, as password managers remain relevant alongside passkeys and biometrics.
ZDNET framed the ranking against a tougher security backdrop that includes a 149 million-account credential exposure, a June brute-force attack disclosed by Dashlane and new phishing warnings from LastPass.