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1Password

The reference password manager for teams. Zero-knowledge architecture and secure secret sharing. Native integration with DevOps tools and CLI.

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Who's it for?OpsGrowthSales

Review by a Growth Engineer

My verdict: the most-used security tool in my stack, and for good reason.

I've been using 1Password for years, and it's become the first tool I install on any new project. In the growth/ops world, you accumulate dozens of accounts: scraping tools, enrichment platforms, CRMs, various APIs. Without a centralized manager, it's unmanageable.

The interface is excellent, security is solid (zero-knowledge), and team sharing is smooth. The CLI for injecting secrets into my n8n automations is a bonus.

What I like less: the price climbs quickly on Business plans, and the lack of a self-hosted option can be a blocker in some contexts (even though 99% of teams don't need it).

My advice: if you're not yet using a team password manager, start with 1Password. The Bitwarden alternative is open-source and cheaper, but 1Password's UX remains superior.

Why add it to your stack?

In an ops/growth stack, you juggle dozens of SaaS tools, APIs, and shared accounts. 1Password centralizes all of this securely. The key advantage: when someone leaves the team, you revoke access with one click instead of changing 50 passwords.

The CLI and DevOps integrations (secrets in CI/CD pipelines) make it more than just a password manager: it's a real ops tool. And the UX remains the best on the market.

What you can do with it

  • 1Share access to team SaaS tools (CRM, enrichment tools, emailing platforms)
  • 2Manage API keys and secrets for your n8n/Make automations
  • 3Onboard a new team member with a ready-to-use vault
  • 4Store LinkedIn/email credentials for scraping tools
  • 5Centralize client access in agency or consulting

What it does

  • Shared vaults by team/project
  • CLI and SDK integration for automations
  • Watchtower: breach alerts and weak password detection
  • Passkey and built-in 2FA support
  • Secrets Automation for CI/CD
  • SSO and SCIM provisioning

How much?

Starting at $2.99/month

3 main plans: Individual ($2.99/month), Families ($4.99/month for 5 users), Teams ($7.99/user/month), Business ($19.95/user/month with SSO and reporting). 14-day free trial on all plans.

The detailed verdict

Do I really need this?

In a modern growth/ops team, 1Password is almost indispensable. Between scraping tools, emailing platforms, enrichment APIs, and CRM access, you easily manage 50+ credentials. Without a centralized manager, it's chaos: passwords in Google Docs, credentials in plain text in Slack, impossible to know who has access to what.

1Password solves all of this. And with turnover in growth teams, being able to revoke all of someone's access with one click is critical.

Does it play nice with my stack?

1Password integrates everywhere it matters. The browser extension works on all browsers, the CLI lets you inject secrets into your scripts and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins). The Slack integration allows sharing temporary credentials.

For larger teams, SCIM provisioning with Okta/Azure AD automates onboarding. No public API for custom workflows, but native integrations cover 90% of needs.

Is it easy to pick up?

Onboarding takes 15 minutes: install the extension, create your account, and start saving. Import from other managers (LastPass, Chrome, CSV) is smooth. The learning curve is almost non-existent for basic use.

For advanced features (CLI, secrets automation), expect 1-2 hours of documentation reading. Support is responsive, and documentation is excellent with use-case guides.

Is the UX any good?

1Password's UX is its major strength. The browser extension detects and fills forms without friction, the desktop app is clean, and universal search (Cmd+\) is ultra-fast. Watchtower alerts on breaches without being intrusive.

The only area for improvement: the web interface is less fluid than native apps. But day-to-day, you mostly use the extension and CLI, which are excellent.

Is it worth it?

At $7.99/user/month for Teams, 1Password is in the upper-middle range of password managers. The value comes from time saved: no more 'can you resend me the password for X?', no more credentials floating around in Slack. For a team of 5, that's ~$40/month for enterprise-grade security.

The Business plan at $19.95/user adds SSO and security reports, useful for SOC2 audits. Compared to LastPass or Dashlane, the value for money remains excellent.

What I like

  • Teams sharing access to numerous tools
  • CI/CD secrets management and automations
  • Secure onboarding/offboarding with SOC2/GDPR compliance

What I like less

  • Ultra-tight budgets since free Bitwarden exists
  • Pure open-source fans who prefer alternatives
  • Need for complete self-hosting not available

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