How to Cancel 1Password in 2026 - Keep Your Vault Data Safe
Cancel your 1Password subscription on web, iPhone, or Android. Your vault freezes but data stays intact. Export options, refund policy, and alternatives.
To cancel 1Password, sign in at 1password.com, go to Billing, and click Cancel Subscription, then confirm your choice. After your current billing period ends, your account freezes - you can still view your saved passwords but cannot add, edit, or delete items. 1Password costs $3.99/month or $35.88/year with a 14-day free trial. The frozen account state is actually a useful safety net: your existing passwords remain accessible in read-only mode indefinitely, so you are never locked out of your saved credentials. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must cancel through those platforms instead - the 1Password website can only cancel direct subscriptions. Before cancelling, export your vault data so you have a local backup of all your passwords, secure notes, and identity information.
What you'll learn
- How to cancel 1Password on web, iPhone, and Android
- What frozen account means - view-only access to your vault
- How to export your passwords before cancelling
- 1Password refund policy and 14-day free trial details
- Password manager alternatives and migration guides
Before cancelling, export your vault. In the 1Password desktop or web app, go to File, then Export, and save your data as a 1PUX or CSV file. Store this file securely - it contains all your passwords in plain text.
1Password Plans and Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price (US) |
|---|---|
| Individual Monthly | $3.99/mo |
| Individual Annual | $35.88/yr (~$2.99/mo) |
| Families (up to 5) | $6.95/mo |
| Free Trial | 14 days |
The annual plan saves roughly $12/year compared to monthly billing. 1Password also offers Teams ($19.95/month for up to 10 users) and Business ($7.99/user/month) plans. The Families plan is good value if you have multiple household members who need password management. If cost is your reason for cancelling, switching from Individual Monthly to Individual Annual drops your effective rate to $2.99/month.
How to Cancel 1Password on Web
- 1Go to 1password.com and sign in to your account
- 2Click your name or profile icon in the top right
- 3Select Billing from the dropdown menu
- 4Click Cancel Subscription
- 5Confirm your cancellation when prompted
How to Cancel 1Password on iPhone (iOS)
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple. The 1Password website cannot cancel App Store subscriptions.
- 1Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2Tap your Apple ID name at the top
- 3Tap Subscriptions
- 4Find 1Password and tap it
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
How to Cancel 1Password on Android
If you subscribed through Google Play, cancel through the Play Store. The 1Password website cannot manage Google Play subscriptions.
- 1Open the Google Play Store app
- 2Tap your profile icon in the top right
- 3Go to Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions
- 4Find 1Password and tap it
- 5Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
Not sure where you subscribed? Check your email for the original 1Password purchase confirmation. If the receipt came from Apple or Google, cancel through those platforms. If the receipt came from 1Password directly, cancel on their website.
What Happens After You Cancel 1Password?
When your billing period ends, your 1Password account enters a frozen state. This is different from deletion - your vault data is preserved, and you can still view all your saved passwords, credit cards, secure notes, and identities. What you cannot do is add new items, edit existing ones, delete entries, or use the password generator. The browser extension and mobile apps continue to autofill saved passwords in read-only mode. This frozen state lasts indefinitely, so there is no rush to export your data (though you should export before cancelling as a safety measure). If you resubscribe at any point, your full account unfreezes with all data intact. 1Password does not issue refunds for unused portions of your subscription period.
How to Export Your 1Password Data
Exporting your vault before cancelling is strongly recommended. In the 1Password desktop app or web vault, go to File, then Export. You can export in 1PUX format (1Password's own format, best for migrating to another 1Password account later) or CSV format (works with most other password managers). The CSV export contains your passwords in unencrypted plain text, so store it in a secure location and delete it after importing into your new password manager. If you have multiple vaults, you need to export each one separately.
1Password in India - Key Notes
1Password charges in USD, so Indian users pay the equivalent of roughly Rs 335/month or Rs 3,015/year at current exchange rates. There is no INR pricing or India-specific discount. Your bank may add foreign transaction fees of 1-3.5% on credit card charges. If you subscribed through Google Play with UPI autopay, remember to check that the recurring mandate is revoked after cancellation. For Indian users looking for a cheaper option, Bitwarden offers a free tier that covers most individual password management needs.
Alternatives to 1Password
Bitwarden is the top free alternative - its free tier includes unlimited passwords across unlimited devices, which covers what most individuals need. The Bitwarden Premium plan at $10/year adds TOTP authentication and vault health reports. Apple Keychain (free, built into iOS/macOS) works well if you are entirely in the Apple ecosystem. Google Password Manager (free, built into Chrome and Android) handles cross-platform autofill for Chrome users. Dashlane offers a free tier for up to 25 passwords on one device. KeePass is a free, open-source desktop manager for users who want full local control with no cloud sync. Use RecurStop to track your password manager subscription and get notified before renewal so you can evaluate whether to keep it or switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose all my passwords if I cancel 1Password?
No. Your 1Password account enters a frozen state after cancellation. All your saved passwords, secure notes, credit cards, and identities remain accessible in view-only mode. You can still see and copy your passwords, but you cannot add or edit items. This frozen state lasts indefinitely until you either resubscribe or delete your account.
Can I get a refund from 1Password?
1Password does not offer refunds for unused subscription time. Your access continues through the end of your current billing period. If you were charged by mistake or experienced a billing error, contact support@1password.com with your account email and payment details. They review billing issues on a case-by-case basis.
What is the difference between cancelling and deleting a 1Password account?
Cancelling stops future charges and freezes your account in read-only mode - your data is preserved. Deleting your account permanently removes all your vaults, passwords, and personal information from 1Password's servers. Deletion cannot be undone. If you might return to 1Password later, cancel instead of deleting.
Does the 1Password browser extension work after cancelling?
Yes, but in a limited way. The browser extension can still autofill passwords that were saved before cancellation. You cannot save new logins, generate passwords, or edit existing entries through the extension. The extension essentially becomes a read-only autofill tool for your existing credentials.
How do I move my passwords from 1Password to Bitwarden?
Export your 1Password data as a CSV file from the desktop app or web vault (File, then Export). In Bitwarden, go to Tools, then Import Data, select 1Password as the source format, and upload your CSV file. Bitwarden will import all your logins, notes, and card details. After confirming everything imported correctly, delete the CSV file since it contains your passwords in plain text.