Enpass vs 1Password (2024): Which is Safer to Use?

Enpass and 1Password are two popular password managers suitable for individuals, families, and businesses. On the surface, Enpass and 1Password have similar features. But if you take a closer look, there are a lot of differences between the two. Which one is the best? I compare the two password managers below.

Enpass vs. 1Password: Comparison Table

Enpass and 1Password Pricing

When it comes to price, Enpass is cheaper than 1Password – but not by much.

Enpass Pricing

Enpass has two subscription tiers: Individual & Family and Business – each with three price plans.

personal and family

• Individual plan: $1.19 per month; billed annually after the first year.
• Family Planning: $2.39 per month for up to 6 members; billed annually after the first year.
• Lumpsum Plan: $99.99; Personal lifetime license for unlimited devices.

Business

• Initial planning: $8.49 per month for up to 10 users; billed annually after the first year.
• Standard plan: $2.99 ​​per user, per month; billed annually after the first year.
• Enterprise Planning: $3.99 per user, per month; billed annually.

1Password Pricing

1Password has plans for individuals, families, small and large businesses.

• Person: $2.99 ​​per month when billed annually.
• Family: $4.99 per month when billed annually.
• Team Starter Pack: $19.95 per month for up to 10 team members.
• Business: $7.99 per user, per month, billed annually.

Feature Comparison: Enpass vs. 1Password

Both 1Password and Enpass have a variety of security features built in. This includes 256-bit AES encryption, a zero-knowledge architecture where vault contents are only accessible to the user, bulk data and password importing from browsers and other password managers, password sharing, password generator, and autofill. However, 1Password’s functionality is more intuitive and straightforward than Enpass’; 1Password wins in terms of enterprise features.

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Both Enpass and 1Password support Windows, Linux, Android, macOS, and iOS. Talking about browser extensions, both support Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. The only difference is that 1Password also supports Brave, while Enpass supports Vivaldi.

The major differences are in features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), security scoring, storage, authentication, emergency access, and password generation.

Multi-factor authentication

MFA is an important additional security layer that reduces the chances of a breach for those using a password manager. It is like putting a second lock on the door. Even if the master password falls into the wrong hands, the person still needs to add a second means of authentication to gain access. For example, this could be biometric or code.

Enpass does not support 2FA. Users who want additional security measures are advised to use a Keyfile with a master password – a file containing encryption keys to use with the master password. This approach may not be suitable for those who lack technical skills and is not as secure as MFA.

1Password offers MFA courtesy of authenticator apps like Authy, Google Authenticator, Duo Security, and Microsoft Authenticator. The user must have the app available and enter the code from that app as part of the login process.

Security Scoring

Both Enpass and 1Password have features that assess user passwords and check for the risk of a breach or data leak. Enpass performs regular health checks to filter out your weak, compromised, old, and expired passwords. Similarly, 1Password’s Watchtower scores passwords for overall strength and alerts users to change at-risk passwords that are weak or reused.

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storage

Password managers work in different ways. 1Password is cloud-based – passwords are stored in a secure vault in the cloud. Enpass stores password data in a vault on the user device. 1Password offers 1 GB of storage for home and family users and 5 GB for business users. Enpass stores data using existing storage on the user device. The plus is that all data resides locally. But most users prefer the ease of storage and device interoperability that comes with using the cloud. With data stored in the cloud, any authorized user device can access that data if they know the master password and authenticator code.

certificate

1Password is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and Enpass is not. Enpass has successfully passed several third-party security audits, but 1Password has passed more of these audits than its competitor. Historically, 1Password has had fewer problems in its audits than Enpass.

Emergency Access

There are many scenarios where emergency access may be needed. The death of a loved one means the closest relative needs access, or the sudden departure of someone in the business such as someone with administrative privileges. At such times, it is important to have a process in place to verify the scenario and grant access to the right person. 1Password has a process for this, but Enpass does not. 1Password provides an emergency kit document that contains account details and passwords and can restore access. In Enpass, there is no recovery mechanism.

password generator

A good password generator automatically creates complex passwords that are very difficult to break. Both 1Password and Enpass offer good password generators that create random passwords that can be customized in terms of length, capitalization, and character structure.

Pros and Cons of Enpass

Benefits of Enpass

• The free plan is great for a single user who doesn’t need to access multiple accounts on a mobile device.
• Cheaper than 1Password.
• Good range of platform and browser extension compatibility.

Disadvantages of Enpass

• No emergency access.
• No multi-factor authentication.
• No cloud storage.

Pros and Cons of 1Password

Benefits of 1Password

• MFA included.
• Provides emergency access.
• Data breach scanner via Watchtower.
• Better range of business and enterprise features than Enpass.

Disadvantages of 1Password

• No free plan.
• Because passwords are stored in the cloud, there is always the risk of outages and vendor breaches that could compromise security.

Methodology

To compare Enpass and 1Password, we conducted an extensive test to get a first-hand experience. We downloaded the apps and used their free versions and free trials to assess the user interface and how they work on different operating systems and browsers. We also read the product pages to gather information about pricing and features.

During our testing, 1Password received 4.3 stars out of 5. To learn more, read our full 1Password review.

Should your organization use Enpass or 1Password?

For those who want to save money, Enpass may be a good fit. Enpass personal plans for individuals and families are even cheaper than 1Password. But for those who want multi-factor authentication, emergency access, a secure password vault that isn’t on their local device, and a variety of business features that generally offer a little more flexibility and scalability, 1Password is worth the little extra fee. For those who want enterprise-class features, 1Password is the ideal choice.