Software · head to head
1Password vs LastPass
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.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 1Password and LastPass actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.
LastPass
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.
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.
Choose LastPass if
- You need password vault.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want security dashboard.
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.
Source1Password: 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.
Source1Password: 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.
Source1Password: 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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