1password

1password is a password manager tool that also lets you store many other secure credentials, like IDs, passports, and more. 1password is known for having strong family/team management features, enabling you to share credentials when needed, which is typical in many families.

While any password manager requires some initial setup, the time and effort savings you get from adopting a password manager last for years to come. Plus, you get the potential time, effort, and money savings of preventing a major identity theft or security incident, which can be a huge headache. 1password comes with an annual subscription fee, so it won't save you money compared to free password managers built into your browser or operating system (Google Password Manager or Apple Passwords), but if you plan to use the household features, it easily pays for itself compared to free options.

1password thrives as one of the most established password managers. It has successfully created a business that serves large corporations and individuals heavily because of its intuitive user interface. Because the company has a diversified audience, households get the benefit of software built for professionals, and you can trust the company is likely to stick around.

Because moving password managers can be a fair amount of work, users who choose a password manager also tend to stick with it. That's beneficial for trusting 1password as an institution; it's also something to consider before adopting any given password manager.

For any household or set of individuals using passwords together, there's probably no greater time and energy-saver than a password manager that's built for families. 1password is the clear leader. If you're completely solo, you might be better off with a free password manager or a password manager with a lower subscription cost, but the moment you're sharing, 1password pays for itself. Here are our key reasons for reviewing 1password...

1. Household tooling enables extra security and support. When you're part of a family group in 1password, you can share passwords within the household much more securely and reliably. Plus, your family manager can help recover your account if you somehow get locked out, which can happen if you tend to be forgetful.
2. Works reliably on all browsers and devices. After testing thoroughly, we can affirm that 1password is among the most reliable for use in all browsers—Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.—and devices. They've clearly worked hard to make sure that once you've configured 1password as your password manager, things just work like magic. Note: With all non-built-in password managers, configuring settings accurately is vital.
3. Autofill and auto-capture are best in class. One of the biggest challenges with password managers is there ability to autofill passwords and auto-capture password changes to avoid the need to copy and paste. Because the web is full of complexity, no password manager will do these actions perfectly 100% of the time, but 1password seems to be among the most reliable when tested.