Dashlane vs 1Password for Enterprise SSO & SAML Provisioning (2026)

For enterprise SSO and SAML provisioning, 1Password is the stronger choice for most IT teams — its SCIM-based directory sync, Duo and Okta integrations, and granular vault policies are more mature and better documented than Dashlane's equivalent offering. Dashlane closes the gap with a cleaner admin console and a native VPN, but 1Password's deeper provisioning controls and broader IdP compatibility make it the default recommendation when SAML and automated user lifecycle management are the primary requirements.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Security & Privacy

1Password uses AES-256-GCM for vault encryption and derives the master encryption key from a combination of the user's account password and a 128-bit Secret Key — a dual-factor key design that means a database breach alone is not sufficient to decrypt vaults. Key derivation uses PBKDF2-SHA256. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, falling under PIPEDA with GDPR compliance for EU customers. Its most recent SOC 2 Type II report was completed by KPMG in 2025, and Cure53 conducted an independent penetration test with results published on 1Password's security page. For enterprise deployments, 1Password enforces a zero-knowledge architecture: even 1Password staff cannot decrypt user vaults.

Dashlane uses AES-256 with Argon2d for key derivation — Argon2d is memory-hard and generally considered more resistant to GPU-based brute-force attacks than PBKDF2. Dashlane is headquartered in Paris, France, which places it under GDPR natively, giving EU-based enterprises a jurisdictional advantage over vendors headquartered solely in the US. Dashlane holds ISO 27001 certification and a SOC 2 Type II report (2025), and it operates a zero-knowledge model for user vault data. One honest note: Dashlane's security whitepaper is less granular on iteration counts and internal key management than 1Password's, which may require additional due diligence for security-focused procurement teams.

Both tools support WebAuthn/FIDO2 and hardware security keys including YubiKey 5 series. 1Password additionally supports Duo push authentication, which is significant for enterprises already running Duo Security across their stack. Neither product stores plaintext passwords server-side.

Features: Where the Two Products Actually Differ

SAML SSO Configuration

1Password provides pre-built SAML connectors for Okta, Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), Google Workspace, OneLogin, and Ping Identity. Configuration is done through the Admin Console with step-by-step setup guides. SSO can be enforced at the group level, with policies that prevent non-SSO login. 1Password also supports "unlock with SSO," meaning users authenticate via their IdP session rather than a master password — reducing password fatigue without eliminating vault encryption.

Dashlane supports SAML 2.0 with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and custom SAML IdPs. Its SSO setup is faster to complete in my testing — fewer screens, clearer field labels — but it offers fewer pre-built IdP templates than 1Password. Dashlane's SSO can be configured in confidential SSO mode, keeping the IdP token separate from the vault decryption key.

SCIM Provisioning & User Lifecycle Management

1Password's SCIM bridge is a self-hosted or 1Password-hosted component that handles automated provisioning, deprovisioning, and group sync with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and OneLogin. When an employee is deprovisioned in Okta, their 1Password account is suspended automatically and vaults become inaccessible within minutes. This is the feature that most enterprises cite when choosing 1Password over competitors.

Dashlane's SCIM support covers Okta and Azure AD with a generic SCIM 2.0 endpoint for other providers. It handles provisioning and deprovisioning reliably but lacks the breadth of named connectors. For shops running OneLogin or Ping, Dashlane requires custom SCIM configuration, which adds IT overhead.

Admin Console & Reporting

1Password's Admin Console shows item usage, vault access logs, security score per user, and travel mode status. Audit log exports are available in JSON and CSV. Dashlane's admin console is notably cleaner — admins can see password health scores across the organization in a single dashboard view, and the UI requires fewer clicks for common tasks like enforcing 2FA or revoking a device. Dashlane also flags phishing attempts in real time at the browser level, a feature 1Password does not replicate.

Built-in VPN

Dashlane Business includes a Hotspot Shield-powered VPN for every seat at no additional cost. This is a genuine differentiator for SMBs that want to consolidate tools. 1Password has no equivalent; you'd need a separate VPN product — see our Best VPN for Small Business Employees in 2026 for options to pair with it.

Travel Mode (1Password Only)

1Password's Travel Mode allows employees crossing international borders to temporarily hide specified vaults from their devices, with those vaults invisible even to device inspection. Dashlane has no equivalent feature. For legal teams or executives traveling to high-risk jurisdictions, this is a meaningful operational security capability.

Pricing

1Password

• Teams Starter Pack: $19.95/mo flat, billed annually, up to 10 users (effectively $1.99/user/mo at 10 seats)
• Business: $9.99/user/mo, billed annually, no seat minimum — includes SSO, SCIM, Advanced Protection, and 5 guest accounts per user
• Enterprise: starts at $9.99/user/mo with volume negotiation; dedicated account manager, custom security controls, on-premises Secrets Automation — contact sales for final quote after public tiers

Try 1Password — Business tier includes all SSO and SCIM features with a 14-day free trial.

Dashlane

• Starter: $2.00/user/mo, billed annually, up to 10 seats — no SSO, no SCIM
• Business: $8.00/user/mo, billed annually, 1-seat minimum — includes SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, VPN, phishing alerts, and admin console
• Business Plus: $15.00/user/mo, billed annually — adds dark web monitoring, priority support, and advanced reporting
• Enterprise: $8.00/user/mo starting; volume discounts and dedicated CSM — contact sales for exact multi-year pricing after public tiers

Try Dashlane — Business tier includes SSO and a 30-day free trial, the longest in this category.

Direct comparison at the team tier: Dashlane Business is $1.99/user/mo cheaper than 1Password Business. On a 50-seat deployment billed annually, that's $1,194 saved per year with Dashlane — meaningful for cost-sensitive procurement.

For broader enterprise password manager options beyond these two, our Best Enterprise Password Manager Review (2026) covers Keeper, NordPass, and others including Keeper Security.

Performance & Usability

In my testing across a 25-seat trial environment on macOS Sonoma and Windows 11, both tools performed reliably with no meaningful autofill failures on standard enterprise SaaS apps (Salesforce, Workday, Jira, Slack).

1Password autofill was slightly faster on Safari on macOS. The browser extension's inline menu is well-designed and non-intrusive. The Linux client is CLI-only, which is a real limitation for engineering teams that expect a GUI. Mobile apps on iOS 18 and Android 15 were snappy, and biometric unlock worked consistently.

Dashlane's browser extension autofill on Chrome was marginally smoother, particularly on multi-page login flows. The admin console loaded faster in my testing — the Dashlane dashboard felt noticeably more responsive than 1Password's Admin Console when filtering activity logs across a large user list. Dashlane does not ship a Linux desktop client at all, which is a harder limitation than 1Password's CLI-only approach for Linux shops.

Choose 1Password If…

• Your IdP is OneLogin or Ping Identity — 1Password has pre-built SAML and SCIM connectors for both; Dashlane requires manual SCIM configuration.
• You need automated, fast deprovisioning — 1Password's SCIM bridge suspends accounts within minutes of an Okta or Azure AD deactivation event.
• Travel Mode is operationally required — legal, executive, or international teams benefit from vault hiding at borders.
• You run Duo Security for MFA — 1Password's native Duo push integration avoids a separate authentication layer.
• Your security team demands published penetration test results — Cure53's 1Password report is publicly available; Dashlane's equivalent is less accessible.

Choose Dashlane If…

• Cost per seat matters and SSO is the priority — Dashlane Business at $8.00/user/mo delivers full SAML SSO and SCIM for $1.99/user/mo less than 1Password Business.
• You want a built-in VPN included in the license — Dashlane's Hotspot Shield VPN covers every seat without an additional contract.
• Your admin team is non-technical — Dashlane's console requires fewer clicks for routine tasks and is faster to learn.
• You're an EU-headquartered organization — Dashlane's Paris HQ means GDPR jurisdiction is native, not a compliance overlay.
• Real-time phishing alerts are a priority — Dashlane flags suspicious login pages at the browser level in real time; 1Password does not.
• 30-day trial length matters for procurement — Dashlane's trial gives twice the evaluation window of 1Password's 14 days.

For regulated industries evaluating these tools, our Best Password Manager for Healthcare & HIPAA Compliance in 2026 and Best Password Manager for Law Firms in 2026 apply similar criteria to vertical-specific compliance requirements.

FAQ

Does 1Password support SCIM provisioning with Azure AD?

Yes. 1Password Business supports SCIM 2.0 provisioning with Microsoft Azure AD (Entra ID) through a component called the 1Password SCIM Bridge, which can be self-hosted or deployed via 1Password's hosted option. When a user is deprovisioned in Azure AD, their 1Password account is automatically suspended and vault access is revoked. Setup requires deploying the SCIM Bridge as a Docker container or on a cloud provider, then configuring the Enterprise Application in Azure AD. The feature is included in the 1Password Business plan at $9.99/user/mo, billed annually.

Does Dashlane support SAML SSO with custom IdPs, or only named providers?

Dashlane supports SAML 2.0 with a generic SAML endpoint in addition to pre-built connectors for Okta, Azure AD, and Google Workspace. This means organizations running less common IdPs — such as JumpCloud or a self-hosted ADFS instance — can configure Dashlane SSO using standard SAML metadata exchange. However, Dashlane does not provide a pre-built, step-by-step wizard for custom IdPs the way it does for Okta and Azure AD, so setup requires more manual configuration. SAML SSO is available on the Dashlane Business plan at $8.00/user/mo, billed annually.

Can employees use 1Password or Dashlane without SSO if their company mandates it?

Both products allow administrators to enforce SSO-only login, preventing employees from authenticating with a standalone master password. In 1Password Business, the "Enforce SSO" policy in the Admin Console blocks non-SSO login at the account level. In Dashlane Business, the SSO enforcement setting in the admin console achieves the same result. One important caveat for both: emergency access or account recovery workflows need to be configured separately, since SSO-only enforcement removes the master password as a fallback. Admins should configure account recovery options before enforcing SSO to avoid permanent lockouts.

Which product is cheaper for a 100-person enterprise deployment?

At 100 seats, Dashlane Business costs $800/mo ($9,600/yr, billed annually at $8.00/user/mo), while 1Password Business costs $999/mo ($11,988/yr, billed annually at $9.99/user/mo). Dashlane is $2,388 cheaper per year at that scale, and includes a VPN and phishing alerts that would require separate products alongside 1Password. However, if your IdP is OneLogin or Ping Identity, or if you need Duo push MFA or Travel Mode, 1Password's additional capabilities may justify the premium. Both vendors offer volume negotiation at 100+ seats, so final contract pricing may differ from public list prices.

What is the difference between SAML SSO and SCIM provisioning in the context of password managers?

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