1Password vs Things
The ultimate side-by-side head-to-head analysis for 2026.
Short answer
- Price: not directly comparable — 1Password is from $3/user/mo, Things is pricing not verified.
- How to start: 1Password is from $3/user/mo, Things is pricing not verified.
These lines are generated from the pricing we track, not from a paid placement. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind. They cannot tell you which tool fits your workflow — the sections below are there for that. How we score tools.
1Password
Things
Category
Productivity
Productivity
Base Price
$3/user/mo
Not verified
Public API
Yes
No
Mobile app
Yes
Yes
Open source / self-hostable
No
No
SSO (SAML)
Yes
No
Choose 1Password if:
Privacy-Conscious Users and Corporate Security Teams.
Choose Things if:
Individuals on Apple hardware who want a considered personal task system.
1Password: pros & cons
- Impeccable Security Record: Holds the most prestigious security certifications in the industry.
- Cross-Device Sync: Works instantly across phones, computers, and all major browsers.
- Family Sharing: Securely share specific vaults with other family members or team members.
- Travel Mode: Temporarily remove sensitive vaults from your device while crossing borders.
- No Free Tier: Requires a paid subscription after the initial trial period.
- Feature Depth: The sheer number of tools can be overkill for very casual users.
- Master Password: If you lose your master password, there is no way to recover your data (for security).
Things: pros & cons
- Design clarity that reduces friction
- One-off purchase per platform
- Excellent keyboard support on Mac
- Apple only, and paid per platform
- No collaboration at all
- No built-in calendar
Our verdict on 1Password
If you don't want to leave your digital security to chance, this is the best solution on the market.
Our verdict on Things
The most refined personal task manager. Buy it knowing it will never be a team tool.