Compareβ€ΊDuo Security vs 1Password

Duo Security vs 1Password

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

Duo Security
Duo Security
Multi-factor authentication and access security
8.4/10
FreeFree planfreemium
Try Duo Security β†’
VS
1Password
1Password
Enterprise password and identity management
8.2/10
$3.99/moFree trialfreemium
Try 1Password β†’

Our Verdict

πŸ† Duo Security wins on overall editorial score (8.4/10)

Duo Security scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case β€” check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

Duo SecurityCriteria1Password
9Usability9
8Value for Money7
9Output Quality9
8Support8
8Integrations8
8.4Overall8.2

Pricing

Duo Security
FreeFree planfreemium
1Password
$3.99/moFree trialfreemium

Pros

βœ“ Duo Security
  • βœ“Free tier available
  • βœ“Excellent user experience
  • βœ“Strong fraud detection
βœ“ 1Password
  • βœ“Military-grade encryption
  • βœ“Advanced team collaboration
  • βœ“Comprehensive audit logs

Cons

βœ— Duo Security
  • βœ—Premium features require upgrades
  • βœ—Mobile app-dependent for some features
βœ— 1Password
  • βœ—Premium pricing for individuals
  • βœ—Learning curve for advanced features