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1Password vs LastPass

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1Password

Cybersecurity

The world's most-loved password manager

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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LastPass

Cybersecurity

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only LastPass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: 1Password covers Credit card storage, LastPass covers Password vault.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 1Password and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where 1Password and LastPass differ
Attribute1PasswordLastPass
Starting price$2.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, WebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20062008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 1Password

  • Credit card storage
  • Document storage
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Watchtower security alerts
  • Travel mode
  • Windows Hello
  • Touch ID
  • SRP

Only in LastPass

  • Password vault
  • Security dashboard
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Emergency access
  • Digital wallet
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • PBKDF2

Both cover

  • Password generator
  • Autofill
  • Secure notes
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge
  • iOS
  • Android
  • AES-256

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

1Password

  • Password managementnot LastPass
  • Secure document storagenot LastPass
  • Team credential sharingnot LastPass
  • Identity protectionnot LastPass
  • Compliance managementnot LastPass

LastPass

  • Password management and vault storagenot 1Password
  • Multi-device access and autofillnot 1Password
  • Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot 1Password
  • Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot 1Password

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

1Password

  • No free tier; all plans require paid subscription
  • Offline access requires prior device sync; cannot add new passwords while offline
  • Enterprise plan does not include free trial access

LastPass

  • Free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • Premium plan costs ~$3/month annually (30% discount applied)
  • Business Teams plan limited to up to 50 users maximum
  • Teams plan offers only 25 security policies
  • Business plan pricing ~$4/user/month
  • Business Max plan costs ~$7/user/month for advanced features

Pricing, plan by plan

1Password

$2.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.

LastPass

Free
  • Free$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited password storage
    • Autofill
    • Dark web monitoring
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Unlimited passwords
    • All devices
    • Password generator
  • Families$undefined/month
    • Premium features
    • Shared folders
    • Family manager dashboard

Which should you pick?

Choose 1Password if

  • You need credit card storage.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
  • You also want document storage.
1Password review

Choose LastPass if

  • You need password vault.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want security dashboard.
LastPass review

Questions people ask

Is 1Password or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. 1Password starts at $2.99/month and LastPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 1Password or LastPass?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for 1Password and Free for LastPass.
Does 1Password or LastPass run on more platforms?
1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 1Password starts at $2.99/month.
What is 1Password best used for?
1Password is most often used for password management, secure document storage, team credential sharing, identity protection. Of those, password management and secure document storage are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can 1Password do that LastPass cannot?
1Password covers Credit card storage, Document storage, Two-factor authentication, Watchtower security alerts. LastPass covers Password vault, Security dashboard, Dark web monitoring, Emergency access. Both handle Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Chrome.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

1Password: Does 1Password offer a free tier?

No. 1Password offers no free tier as of July 2026, but provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required for all plans except Enterprise.

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LastPass: Does LastPass have a free version?

Yes, LastPass offers a free plan with unlimited password storage, autofill, dark web monitoring, and basic password sharing, but it is limited to 1 device type.

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1Password: Can I access 1Password offline?

Yes. The desktop app allows for offline access to your vault once you have synced your passwords to the device.

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LastPass: What devices does the free plan support?

The free plan is limited to 1 device type, meaning you must choose either desktop or mobile, not both.

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1Password: What is the pricing for individuals and families?

Individual plan costs 2.99 USD per month or 35.88 USD annually. Families plan costs 59.88 USD per year and includes five licenses with the ability to add more for 1 USD per month each.

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1Password: What platforms does 1Password support?

1Password is available on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Safari.

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