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It seems to be subscription only, just like the Windows and macOS versions.

EDIT: I was wrong about 1Password 7 for Windows and macOS, see further replies.

The 1Password macOS app is not subscription-only; the standalone purchase is just fairly well hidden because it's not the recommended path: https://support.1password.com/upgrade-mac/

This topic inevitably comes up on every HN 1Password thread.

> the standalone purchase is just fairly well hidden because it's not the recommended path

I don't care how many arguments they bring to the table that the subscription model is superior, the things that matter are still "broken" in the subscription model: Control over my data and "cost control".

With a standalone license i can control where i store my sensitive information, and don't have to rely on 1Password doing the "right thing" and protect their servers.

I can also choose if i want to upgrade, or if the current version is good enough for my needs. I will never pay a subscription for any software.

Neither the Windows or macOS versions are subscription-only but they have hidden the standalone license option carefully… See e.g. https://1password.community/discussion/107609/is-1password-7... for some first-hand informaton.

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