Inlockly vs 1Password
1Password is one of the best-known password managers in the world. Inlockly offers the same class of zero-knowledge encryption - with a free plan, a lower price, and your own recovery key.
Last checked: October 5, 2026
01 / At a glance
02 / Key differences
1Password only offers a 14-day trial. The Inlockly Free plan includes unlimited passwords, the generator, autofill, and import - for good.
The Inlockly Personal plan costs $2.09 a month billed yearly, compared with $3.99 for 1Password. The Family plan is $3.29 versus $5.99 - for the same 5 people.
A forgotten master password doesn't have to mean lost data. The key you create at sign-up lets you recover your private vault - no admin needed.
Both encrypt your data on your device (AES-256-GCM) using a zero-knowledge model. Inlockly's architecture is described in our public Security Whitepaper.
Cryptographic parametersOne security score for your vault: weak, old, and reused passwords plus breach alerts. The counterpart to 1Password's Watchtower.
Inlockly keeps your encrypted vault on servers in the European Union, under GDPR - and thanks to zero-knowledge, nobody at Inlockly can read it.
03 / Feature by feature
We compare plans for individuals and families. Where a feature requires a paid plan, we say so.
| Feature | Inlockly | 1Password |
|---|---|---|
| 01Plans and pricing | ||
| Free plan | YesUnlimited passwords on 1 device | No14-day trial only |
| Plan for one personBilled yearly | $2.09 / mo$24.90 per year · 1 person · unlimited devices | $3.99/mo |
| Family planBilled yearly | $3.29 / mo$39.90 per year · 5 people · unlimited devices | $5.99/mo · up to 5 people |
| 02Everyday use | ||
| Desktop and mobile apps | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android | YesWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android |
| Browser extensions | YesChrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera | YesAll popular browsers |
| Autofill and password generator | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA codes (TOTP) in the vault | YesPersonal plan and up | Yes |
| Import from other managers | YesOn every plan, including Free | Yes |
| Passkeys | No | Yes |
| 03Security | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption | YesAES-256-GCM, key derived from your password with Argon2id | YesAES-256-GCM, account password plus Secret Key |
| Two-step sign-in | YesEmail code; TOTP app and YubiKey from Personal | YesTOTP app and security keys |
| Breach alerts and password health | YesSafetyMeter™ from the Personal plan | YesWatchtower |
| Recovery if you forget your master password | YesRecovery key on every plan | PartlyEmergency Kit; organizer help on the family plan |
| Item change history | Yes30 days (Personal and Family) | Yes |
| 04Sharing and family | ||
| Sharing with people without an account | YesSecure link from the Personal plan | YesItem link |
| Shared vaults and permissions | YesOn the Family plan | YesOn the Families plan |
| Family admin dashboard | Yes | Yes |
04 / Making the switch
In the 1Password desktop app, choose to export your account and save the CSV file. Export isn't available in the mobile app.
Open import in the Inlockly app and select the file. Your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches the cloud.
The export file isn't encrypted - delete it after importing. Then install Inlockly on your phone and in your browser.
Import is available on every plan, including Free. Import guide ↗
05 / Good to know
No. 1Password offers a 14-day trial, after which you need to choose a paid plan. Inlockly has a Free plan with no time limit: unlimited passwords, the generator, autofill, and import on one device.
Yes. Billed yearly, the Inlockly Personal plan is $2.09 a month (1Password: $3.99), and the Family plan for 5 people is $3.29 a month (1Password: $5.99). Prices exclude any applicable taxes.
Both use a zero-knowledge model and encrypt your data on your device with AES-256-GCM. 1Password also combines your account password with a Secret Key, while Inlockly derives the key from your master password with Argon2id. See the Inlockly security model and the Security Whitepaper for details.
Export your data from the 1Password desktop app to a CSV file, then import the file in the Inlockly app. Import is available on every plan. Delete the export file when you're done.
Yes. You can start with the Inlockly Free plan, import your data, and use both apps for a while. Just remember to save new passwords in one place.
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See the comparisonThis comparison was prepared by the Inlockly team. We checked other products' features on their websites, pricing pages, and documentation. We cover plans for individuals and families; business offerings may differ. Vendors change their prices and features - if you spot something out of date, let us know and we will fix it.
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