Replace 1Password Business with software you own.
Password management at $8/user/month — for every employee. We build a custom alternative in 5-9 weeks for $20,000–$40,000.
1Password Business per seat/mo
One-time build
Savings over 3 years
Build time
The Problem
Why teams leave 1Password Business
Per-user pricing at scale becomes substantial
Enterprise features require custom contracts
Limited integration APIs on lower tiers
Admin controls and reporting need Business+ tier
Vault sharing policies are rigid
What We Build Instead
Your custom security & compliance tool
Password and secrets management for your org
Encrypted vault with team sharing
SSO integration with your identity provider
Custom vault policies and access controls
Security audit logging and compliance reports
Browser extension and mobile apps
The Math
1Password Business vs. custom build
Based on 200 seats at $8/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying 1Password Business
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 200 seats
$19,860
31% less than 1Password Business
Pricing Breakdown
1Password Business tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across 1Password Business's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | $4/mo | $4/mo | Unlimited passwords, 5 guest accounts, Item sharing, Admin controls |
| Business | $8/mo | $8/mo | SSO integration, SCIM provisioning, Custom groups, Activity log |
| Enterprise | $12/mo | $12/mo | Custom roles, Firewall rules, Advanced reporting, Dedicated support |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $20,000–$40,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From 1Password Business to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off 1Password Business in 5-9 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekAudit current password management, shared vaults, and security policies
Architecture & Design
1-2 weeksDesign zero-knowledge encrypted vault with team sharing and policies
Core Development
3-5 weeksBuild encrypted vault, browser extension, mobile app, and admin console
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekImport existing passwords, test vault sync, and validate encryption
Deployment & Training
1 weekRoll out to teams and train on vault usage and security practices
Total build time
5-9 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of 1Password Business features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | 1Password Business | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Password Vault | |||
| Team Sharing | |||
| Browser Extension | |||
| Mobile App | |||
| SSO Integration | |||
| Admin Controls | |||
| Activity Logging | |||
| Secure Notes & Documents | |||
| Watchtower (Breach Alerts) | Integrate HaveIBeenPwned or custom breach monitoring | ||
| Self-hosted Vault | Zero-knowledge vault on your infrastructure |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what 1Password Business offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From 1Password Business to ownership in 5-9 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your 1Password Business usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom security & compliance tool with only the features you need. 5-9 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from 1Password Business, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.