2006 founded Standing
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1Password
the moat is real
20 years 94 days and counting
AgileBits, 2006. Still the paid password manager people recommend without flinching.
Why it lasted
- A password manager that families and companies both trust is a rare overlap.
- The UX is the moat. Competitors can match the crypto and still feel like homework.
- Travel mode and the watchtower features are the kind of taste you cannot sprint.
Times it almost ended
- Apple and Google shipping built-in passkeys and iCloud Keychain. 'Good enough' is the long war.
- LastPass's breaches were a competitor's funeral and a category scare. 1Password gained the refugees.
What would finish it
- Passkeys plus OS vendors making the built-in manager actually good for families and work. In motion.
Questions
Is 1Password still up?
Yes, with a Standing verdict: the moat is real. Founded 2006.
How long has 1Password been around?
1Password has been up since 2006-05-18.
Why did 1Password survive?
A password manager that families and companies both trust is a rare overlap.
Could 1Password still die?
Passkeys plus OS vendors making the built-in manager actually good for families and work. In motion.