Passage by 1Password
Passage by 1Password — Passkey authentication and user management API enabling FIDO2/WebAuthn-based passwordless login.
Our Verdict
Strong choice if you want passkeys with minimal backend work and a trusted vendor behind the SDK.
Pros
- Passkey-first auth backed by 1Password brand and trust
- Clean SDKs for web, iOS, Android and server
- Covers user management, not just the WebAuthn layer
- Fair free tier for small apps
Cons
- Future roadmap tied to 1Password priorities
- Less flexible than building on raw WebAuthn libs
- Smaller ecosystem than Auth0 or Clerk
- Limited enterprise IAM features today
Best for: Startups shipping passkey login without rolling WebAuthn themselves
Not for: Enterprises needing full IAM, SCIM and deep customization
When to Use Passage by 1Password
Good fit if you need
- FIDO2/WebAuthn passkey login for consumer web applications
- Passwordless user authentication with 1Password backend
- Passkey enrollment flow for existing username/password apps
- Biometric passkey support for iOS and Android native apps
- Drop-in passkey API reducing credential phishing risk
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
Price wrong?Passage by 1Password Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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