Passage by 1Password
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) software
Customer identity and access management (CIAM) software
Passwordless authentication software
Identity management software
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What is Passage by 1Password
Passage by 1Password is a developer-focused authentication platform that helps applications implement passwordless sign-in using passkeys (FIDO2/WebAuthn) and related authentication flows. It targets product teams building consumer-facing or workforce-facing apps that want to reduce reliance on passwords while supporting modern device-based authentication. The service provides hosted components and APIs/SDKs to integrate passkey registration, sign-in, and account recovery patterns into web and mobile experiences. It is positioned as an implementation layer for passkeys rather than a full, enterprise-wide identity suite.
Passkeys-first authentication flows
The product centers on passkeys (WebAuthn/FIDO2) to enable passwordless sign-in tied to user devices and platform authenticators. This aligns with current platform support across major browsers and mobile operating systems. It helps teams adopt passwordless authentication without building WebAuthn ceremony handling and UX patterns from scratch.
Developer integration via APIs/SDKs
Passage provides integration tooling intended for application teams, typically through APIs, SDKs, and embeddable UI components. This can shorten implementation time for passkey enrollment, authentication, and fallback flows compared with custom development. It fits teams that want to embed authentication into their own product experience rather than redirect users to a separate identity portal.
Backed by 1Password ecosystem
As part of 1Password, Passage benefits from a vendor that is established in credential management and security software. This can matter for buyers evaluating vendor stability, security posture expectations, and long-term product maintenance. It also creates potential alignment with organizations already using 1Password for password management and security workflows.
Not a full CIAM suite
Passage focuses on authentication and passkey enablement rather than providing the breadth of capabilities commonly expected in full CIAM platforms. Organizations may still need separate services for advanced identity proofing, fraud signals, complex customer profile management, and extensive policy orchestration. Buyers with large-scale CIAM requirements should validate coverage for lifecycle management and governance needs.
MFA options may be narrower
While passkeys can serve as a strong authentication factor, some deployments require multiple MFA methods (for example, hardware keys, OTP, push, or step-up policies across channels). Depending on the implementation, teams may need additional components to meet specific regulatory or customer requirements for factor diversity. MFA policy depth and administrative controls should be confirmed for the intended use case.
Passkey adoption and recovery complexity
Passwordless rollouts depend on user device readiness, platform support, and user education, which can vary across customer populations. Account recovery and device change scenarios require carefully designed fallback methods that can reintroduce risk if not implemented well. Teams should plan for migration, support processes, and analytics to monitor enrollment and authentication success rates.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (billed per monthly active user, MAU) Free tier: 0–1,000 MAUs free (per product)
Passkey Flex:
- 0–1,000 MAUs: Free
- Additional MAUs: $0.02 / MAU / Month
- Enterprise: Contact sales for bulk pricing
Passkey Complete:
- 0–1,000 MAUs: Free
- Additional MAUs: $0.05 / MAU / Month
- Enterprise: Contact sales for bulk pricing
Example costs:
- Passkey Flex with 1,500 MAUs = (1,500 - 1,000) * $0.02 = $10.00 / month
- Passkey Complete with 1,500 MAUs = (1,500 - 1,000) * $0.05 = $25.00 / month
Discount options: Enterprise / bulk pricing available by contacting sales; no additional public volume discounts listed on the official pricing page.
Seller details
1Password
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2005
Private
https://1password.com/
https://x.com/1password
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1password
