1Password for Open Source
A free 1Password Teams account for non-commercial open-source projects and teams.
1Password for Open Source is a security, legal and HR perk from 1Password, offering a free 1Password Teams account, with no funding required.
- Value
- Free
- Who qualifies
- No funding needed
- Benefit type
- Free plan
- Terms
- Stated by provider
Inside 1Password for Open Source
Accepted open-source projects get a free 1Password Teams account to store and share logins, API tokens, SSH keys and other secrets; the membership does not expire as long as the project stays eligible.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 7, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Does not expire while the project remains eligible
- Other requirements
- Team accounts only, not associated with commercial activity (open-source funding such as GitHub Sponsors or Open Collective is fine). For a single project you must be a core contributor, and the project must be at least 30 days old, active and under a permissive open-source license.
How to apply for 1Password for Open Source
- A short description of what your startup does
- A company email on your own domain
- 1Start a 1Password Teams account (a 14-day trial works), then, as an owner of that team account, apply through the application form in 1Password's for-open-source GitHub repository.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 7, 2026
Other ways to get a deal on 1Password
Mercury and Ramp give their customers deals on 1Password. They are separate from 1Password for Open Source, each with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.
- Mercury Perks14 days freeFor Mercury business account holders
- New customers only
- Ramp Partner Rewards25% off your first yearFor Ramp customersCompare all 105 Ramp Partner Rewards On Ramp: the 1Password perk
Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 7, 2026.
1Password for Open Source: common questions
What do you get with 1Password for Open Source?
1Password for Open Source offers a free 1Password Teams account.
Who qualifies for 1Password for Open Source?
1Password for Open Source is open to any startup, with no funding required. Team accounts only, not associated with commercial activity (open-source funding such as GitHub Sponsors or Open Collective is fine). For a single project you must be a core contributor, and the project must be at least 30 days old, active and under a permissive open-source license.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get 1Password for Open Source?
No. 1Password for Open Source is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for 1Password for Open Source?
Start a 1Password Teams account (a 14-day trial works), then, as an owner of that team account, apply through the application form in 1Password's for-open-source GitHub repository.
How long do I have to use 1Password for Open Source, and does it expire?
Does not expire while the project remains eligible
Is 1Password for Open Source available outside the US?
1Password for Open Source is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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