1Password
SuperTokens
| Feature | 1Password | SuperTokens |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $2.99/mo | Free / from $0.02/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | families, teams, developers, businesses, security-conscious-users | saas-developers, startups, privacy-focused-apps, self-hosters |
| Founded | 2005 | 2019 |
| Password Vault | ✓ | ✗ |
| Autofill | ✓ | ✗ |
| Watchtower | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Travel Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sso | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Password | ✗ | ✓ |
| Social Login | ✗ | ✓ |
| Passwordless | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mfa | ✗ | ✓ |
| Session Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre Built Ui | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 1Password Pros
- Best-in-class security architecture
- Excellent family sharing
- Watchtower alerts for breaches
- Developer-friendly (SSH keys, CLI)
✗ 1Password Cons
- No free tier
- Pricier than Bitwarden
- Can't self-host
✓ SuperTokens Pros
- Open-source with free self-hosting
- Pre-built UI components for quick integration
- Session management with anti-CSRF protection
- Multiple auth methods (email, social, passwordless, MFA)
✗ SuperTokens Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Auth0 or Firebase Auth
- Documentation has gaps for complex setups
- Limited admin dashboard features
The Verdict
1Password is built for families and teams, with a focus on password-vault and autofill. SuperTokens targets saas developers and startups and leads with email-password and social-login.
Pricing is close: SuperTokens starts at $0.02/mo versus $2.99/mo for 1Password — not a deciding factor on its own.
SuperTokens has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. 1Password requires a paid subscription from day one.
1Password edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: 1Password has a slight overall edge — but if open-source with free self-hosting matters most to you, SuperTokens may still be the right call.