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I was using 1password as a free benefit from being a corporate user. I just left that job and now I am in a 14 day trial period. $60 a year seems a little steep for for what this is.
I wish they offered a discount for buying multiple years or offered a lifetime subscription. I just hate reoccurring charges.
I have been a 1Password user since about 2013. Back then it was the good ol' days where you would pay for software once and then use it. If you wanted to upgrade, you paid for it.
A while ago they went the way of most companies and implemented a subscription model, but because 1Password6 was working well and because I didn't like the price, I didn't upgrade.
Recently I updated my computer and of course Safari 13 does not allow the extension to work. The only way is of course to upgrade. So I went and looked at the current pricing structure.
I was disappointed to see that as a Canadian, the price is just too high. After exchange rates, this software comes in at about $80... per year. Sure, I realize $80 isn't exactly going to break the bank, but it feels too expensive for something I use only a few times a week if that.
If I compare that to other subscription services... take Microsoft Office for example ($115/y) the value for money is just not there.
So, I am trying to decide. Do I try out one of the other password managers? Do I stick with KeyChain?
Thoughts?
Not sure where you got $80 but if you visit 1Password.ca, the price is $3.75CAD/m or $45/year
Ultimately this is a decision only you can make. We've priced 1Password at what we believe is a fair cost for what we offer, which is the most secure password manager out there, with beautiful apps across our platforms and friendly support to help when things go wrong. The family plan even with just two users is more cost effective than two individual accounts and ensures you always get the latest version of our apps and includes seamless and secure syncing without the need for a third party like Dropbox. But in the end, you have to decide what is right for you. :)