1Password

What 1Password does

1Password, legally AgileBits Inc., is a Toronto-headquartered identity security company founded in 2005 that has evolved from a consumer password vault into a broad Extended Access Management (XAM) platform. The company's core technology is a zero-knowledge, dual-key encryption architecture (Two-Secret Key Derivation) combining a user account password with a 128-bit machine-generated Secret Key to derive AES-256 encryption keys locally on devices; the vendor reports it has never suffered a breach. The product portfolio spans Enterprise Password Manager, Unified Access Platform, SaaS Manager, Device Trust, Credential Broker (private beta, 2026), 1Password Developer Tools (CLI, SSH agent, Python/JavaScript/Go SDKs), and Apono-powered just-in-time access governance, all sold on subscription or per-seat models with quote-based enterprise pricing.

1Password serves over 180,000 businesses and millions of consumers and families, protecting more than 1.3 billion credentials and secrets across millions of endpoints, with named enterprise users including Reddit, Canva, Oracle Red Bull Racing, IBM, GitLab, Datadog, Salesforce, PagerDuty, Salesforce, and Duke University. Annual recurring revenue exceeded $400M USD in late 2025 (up from $250M in 2023), with leadership guiding to surpass $1B in ARR. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales, self-serve PLG via 1password.com, AWS Marketplace, and a global channel network of MSPs and resellers (Insight, SHI, TD SYNNEX, Optiv, GuidePoint, Pax8, Westcon-Comstor), supplemented by deep technology integrations with Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, CrowdStrike, Snowflake, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

The company is venture-backed and private, most recently valued at $6.8B following a $620M Series C led by ICONIQ Growth in January 2022, with Accel as a long-tenured lead from 2019/2021 and participation from Tiger Global and Salesforce Ventures. Operational footprint covers North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Israel (via the Apono acquisition), with approximately 1,400 employees. Strategic intent, articulated through product launches and partnerships in 2025-2026, is to position 1Password as the credential and access-governance layer for an enterprise environment increasingly shaped by AI agents and non-human identities, distinct from traditional IAM and PAM incumbents.

Name

1Password

Legal name

AgileBits Inc.

Website

https://1password.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

1Password is a Toronto-headquartered identity security company providing zero-knowledge credential management and Extended Access Management software for over 180,000 businesses, developers, and consumers, with more than $400M in ARR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity and Access Management Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Security Services (IAM, PAM, Zero Trust) (BPAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

User Lifecycle Provisioning & SCIM Automation (HDAEAJAK), Endpoint Security for End Users (EDR/XDR, Patch/Vuln, Zero Trust Endpoint) (BPAEAIAG)

Keywords

• Password management
• Identity security
• Secrets management
• Access governance
• Credential security

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Individual Plans: Individual and Families subscription plans billed annually or monthly, providing password management, autofill, secure sharing, and cross-device sync for personal use.
2. Subscription - Business Plans: Teams Starter Pack, Business, and Enterprise Password Manager plans billed per user per month or annually, providing role-based permissions, SSO integration, SCIM provisioning, developer tools, audit logs, and dedicated support for organizational use.
3. Extended Access Management (XAM) Platform: Modular platform comprising Unified Access, Enterprise Password Manager, SaaS Manager, and Device Trust sold as individual or bundled subscriptions per product per user with customized enterprise quotes for larger deployments.
4. MSP Edition: Consumption-based per-user billing for managed service providers managing multiple client accounts, with centralized billing, MSP console, and no license minimums through distributors like Pax8 and Renaissance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

1Password provides a zero-knowledge password manager and Extended Access Management (XAM) platform that protects passwords, passkeys, API keys, secrets, and SaaS/AI application access for individuals, families, teams, and enterprises. Its Unified Access platform governs credentials across humans, machines, and AI agents through discovery, vaulting, runtime authorization, and audit capabilities. Supporting modules include Enterprise Password Manager, SaaS Manager, Device Trust, Credential Broker, and Developer Tools (CLI, SSH agent, SDKs).

Product overview

1Password is a comprehensive identity security platform that has evolved from a consumer password manager into an enterprise Extended Access Management (XAM) solution. The core portfolio consists of three integrated product lines: (1) Unified Access - the flagship platform for governing credentials across humans, AI agents, and machines with discovery, vaulting, runtime control, and audit capabilities; (2) Enterprise Password Manager - the foundational credential vault protecting passwords, passkeys, API keys, and secrets with SSO integrations and granular permissions; and (3) SaaS Manager - a governance module for discovering SaaS/AI applications, tracking spend, and automating access workflows. Supporting modules include Device Trust for endpoint security compliance, Credential Broker for runtime credential delivery (new in 2026), and comprehensive Developer Tools with CLI, SSH agent, and SDKs. The 2026 acquisition of Apono adds just-in-time access governance, extending the platform toward full Privileged Access Management. All products are built on a zero-knowledge, dual-key encryption architecture and serve over 180,000 businesses protecting 1.3+ billion credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Extended Access Management (XAM): Extended Access Management platform ensuring that every identity is authentic, every application sign-on is secure, and every device is healthy.
• Unified Access
• SaaS Manager
• Enterprise Password Manager
• Device Trust
• 1Password Developer

Products and services

• 1Password Extended Access Management (XAM) A comprehensive security platform that extends beyond traditional IAM to secure access across humans, machines, and AI agents. Combines discovery, vaulting, time-of-use authorization, and audit capabilities in a unified solution for enterprise security teams.
• 1Password Unified Access Security platform that governs credential access across humans, AI agents, and machines. Provides endpoint discovery, centralized credential storage, runtime credential delivery, and unified attribution to reduce credential sprawl and manage non-human identities.
• 1Password Enterprise Password Manager

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in IT support tickets
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration38 records

AI capability8 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SnowflakecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2026Partnership for AI agent security at Snowflake Summit 2026, where 1Password CTO Nancy Wang and Snowflake executives discussed governing AI agents alongside human actors as a core enterprise security concern. 1Password's Agentic AI Security and Extended Access Management work accompanied Snowflake's Horizon Context governance push. Perplexity is also a named partner within this ecosystem.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Strategic integration partnership where 1Password and OpenAI collaborated on the Environments MCP Server for OpenAI Codex, allowing AI coding agents to securely access enterprise credentials at runtime without exposing secrets in prompts, code, or model context. 1Password positions this as an early framework for secure AI agent access across any platform. The MCP Server provisions credentials just-in-time, mounts them in memory, and discards them after use using 1Password's zero-knowledge architecture.
• AWScoreTechnology or Integration · 26 March 20261Password achieved Infrastructure Protection distinction in the AWS Security Competency program, recognized for deep technical and quality capabilities in providing identity security software for AWS cloud environments. Available via AWS Marketplace with simplified procurement for AWS customers.
• AnthropiccoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2026Foundational model provider integration within 1Password Unified Access platform, allowing 1Password to govern AI agent access when Claude and other Anthropic models interact with enterprise credentials and systems. Supports the broader AI security platform launched at RSAC 2026.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2026Users API for Partners integration allowing CrowdStrike to automatically suspend or restore 1Password user access during active security incidents as part of automated SOC workflows. Also referenced as a deployment partner at RSAC 2026.
• CursorcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2026Initial integration within 1Password Unified Access platform, enabling secure credential management for developers using Cursor AI coding agent. Part of launch integrations alongside GitHub and Vercel.
• GitHubcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2026Initial integration within 1Password Unified Access platform. GitHub Actions supported via 1Password Credential Broker private beta, enabling secrets injection at runtime without storing credentials in pipelines.
• VercelcoreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2026Initial integration within 1Password Unified Access platform, enabling secure credential management for developers deploying on Vercel's platform.
• GitLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloper tool integration where GitLab users utilize 1Password for secure secrets management across development and CI/CD workflows.
• OktacoreTechnology or IntegrationOkta SSO integration for 1Password, allowing enterprise customers to unlock 1Password using Okta credentials. SCIM bridge enables automated user provisioning and deprovisioning by mirroring Okta groups in 1Password vaults. Used by customers like Reddit for enterprise identity management.
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)coreTechnology or IntegrationSSO integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for enterprise password management. SCIM provisioning supports automated user lifecycle management for Entra ID customers.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationSSO integration with Google Workspace and Google OIDC for enterprise access. SCIM provisioning supported for Google Workspace customers. 1Password added support for saving passkeys directly in Windows 11 via native passkey manager integration.
• KolidecoreTechnology or IntegrationKolide's device health check library integrated into 1Password Device Trust, providing 100+ pre-built policy checks for device compliance. Kolide was acquired by 1Password to power its Device Trust product capabilities.
• InsightmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey channel partner in 1Password's expanded global partner program targeting identity security work beyond conventional IAM approaches.
• GuidePoint SecuritymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey channel partner in 1Password's expanded global partner program, providing identity security solutions to enterprise customers.
• SHI InternationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey channel partner in 1Password's expanded global partner program, delivering identity security solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers.
• TD SYNNEXmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor in 1Password's global partner program, expanding market reach for identity security solutions.
• OptivmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey channel partner providing cybersecurity advisory and integration services, selling 1Password's identity security platform.
• Westcon-ComstormajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distributor in 1Password's global partner program, expanding reach for identity security solutions across multiple regions.
• QBS Technology GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner in 1Password's expanded global partner program focused on identity security demand across SaaS and AI-driven work environments.
• TRS ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting partner in 1Password's global partner program providing identity security solutions.
• Pax8majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for 1Password's MSP Edition, enabling managed service providers to procure and deploy 1Password's enterprise password management for their clients.
• RenaissanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for 1Password's MSP Edition, enabling MSPs to deploy 1Password's enterprise password management solution for their end-client businesses.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Bitwarden: Direct peer and most credible independent competitor to 1Password in consumer and business password management, with an open-source core and growing enterprise tier. Closely comparable on product surface (vaults, sharing, SSO, SCIM) and target buyer (SMB to mid-market IT/security teams).
• Dashlane: Direct competitor offering consumer and enterprise password management with a focus on SSO, dark web monitoring, and VPN bundling. Comparable in customer segments (consumer prosumer, SMB, mid-market) and subscription pricing model.
• LastPass: Legacy direct competitor in password management, owned by GoTo (formerly LogMeIn). Comparable on product surface, but the 2022 breach has materially damaged its enterprise trust position, making it a useful comparison point for 1Password's breach-free marketing angle.
• Keeper Security: Direct peer offering password management, secrets management, and privileged access for consumers, businesses, and government/regulated industries. Comparable on product breadth (vault, SSO, SCIM, developer secrets) and enterprise GTM.
• NordPass: Direct competitor from Nord Security, bundling password management with the NordVPN consumer brand. Comparable on consumer value proposition, with growing business tier presence in Europe.

Emerging players

• HashiCorp Vault: Developer-focused secrets management and identity-based secrets broker, now part of IBM. Comparable on the developer/CI-CD secrets use case and Credential Broker value proposition, though not focused on human password management.
• BeyondTrust: Privilege and vulnerability management vendor with overlapping capability in privileged credentials, session management, and endpoint privilege. Comparable as a competitor in the broader identity and PAM category 1Password is targeting through XAM and Apono.

Broad incumbents

• CyberArk: Public market leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), expanding into identity security and machine identity. Comparable as the dominant player 1Password is positioning against in the AI agent / non-human identity space.
• Okta: Public market leader in workforce Identity and SSO, and a key 1Password integration partner but also a competitive threat as it expands into Privileged Access, device trust, and identity governance. Comparable on enterprise buyer overlap and SCIM/SSO workflow.
• Microsoft (Entra ID / Authenticator): Microsoft bundles password management and identity security into Windows, Edge, and the Entra ID platform at no incremental cost. Comparable as the most significant free alternative and a key integration partner whose strategic priorities materially shape 1Password's enterprise opportunity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1Password
• GitHubgithub.com/1password
• YouTubeyoutube.com/1PasswordVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/1Password
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1password
• Instagraminstagram.com/1password

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors14 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A5 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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