BobWork VaultBobWork Vault vs 1Password at a glance
| BobWork Vault | 1Password | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for a team | Free, including team sharing | Paid per user (see 1Password pricing) |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes — AES-256-GCM, keys never leave your browser | Yes |
| Chrome / Edge / Brave extension | Yes, one-click autofill and multi-step sign-in | Yes |
| Share with view, edit or login-only access | Yes, per password or shared folder | Varies by plan |
| 2FA (TOTP) codes | Yes, filled after the password | Varies by plan |
| Guided offboarding with rotation checklist | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Import from 1Password | Yes — drop the CSV (File › Export › CSV) | Exports CSV |
1Password has no free plan; individuals and teams pay after a trial. Prices change — check 1Password’s pricing page for current numbers. “Varies by plan” means it depends on which 1Password plan you’re on. Checked 2026-10-19.
When BobWork Vault is the better fit
- You share logins across a small or growing team and don’t want the bill to grow with every seat.
- Some people should sign in but never see the password — contractors, agencies, interns. Login-only sharing fills it for them.
- People join and leave often. Offboarding removes access, hands over what they owned and lists every password to change.
When to stay with 1Password
If you rely on a native desktop or mobile app, or features specific to 1Password’s paid plans, stay where you are. BobWork Vault is a Chrome-family extension plus a web vault that works in any modern browser.
Move from 1Password in four steps
- In 1Password, export your vault: File › Export › CSV.
- Create a free BobWork Vault account and add the Chrome extension.
- Open Import passwords and drop the CSV — it’s encrypted in your browser and duplicates are skipped.
- Invite your team and choose View, Edit or Login only for each password or folder. Then delete the CSV.
Full guide: importing into BobWork Vault. Other comparisons: BobWork Vault vs 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass and Zoho Vault.
Questions
What is a free alternative to 1Password for teams?
BobWork Vault is a free, zero-knowledge password manager for teams with a Chrome extension, shared folders, 2FA codes and view / edit / login-only sharing. It imports a CSV exported from 1Password.
Can I import my 1Password passwords into BobWork Vault?
Yes. Export a CSV from 1Password (File › Export › CSV) and drop it into BobWork Vault's Import passwords. It is encrypted in your browser and duplicates are skipped.
Is BobWork Vault as secure as 1Password?
BobWork Vault is zero-knowledge: every password is encrypted in your browser with AES-256-GCM, keys are derived with PBKDF2-SHA256 (600,000 iterations), and the server stores ciphertext only.
Is BobWork Vault really free?
Yes. Personal use and team sharing are free.