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Burp Suite vs LastPass

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Burp Suite

Software

The leading toolkit for web security testing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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LastPass

Software

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Burp Suite the automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, LastPass covers Password vault.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Burp Suite and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Burp Suite and LastPass differ
AttributeBurp SuiteLastPass
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsDesktop, ApiWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20042008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Burp Suite

  • Web vulnerability scanner
  • Proxy interceptor
  • Intruder
  • Repeater
  • Sequencer
  • Decoder
  • Comparer
  • Logger

Only in LastPass

  • Password vault
  • Password generator
  • Autofill
  • Security dashboard
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Emergency access
  • Secure notes
  • Digital wallet

What people use each for

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

Burp Suite

  • Manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxynot LastPass
  • Automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the Professional editionnot LastPass
  • Extending testing with community-built BApp extensionsnot LastPass
  • Enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through Burp DASTnot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Burp Suite

  • The automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools
  • BApp Store extensions require the Professional edition
  • DAST and the agentic testing product are separate enterprise offerings with no published price
  • Professional is licensed per user per year rather than perpetually

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

Burp Suite

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Essential manual tools
    • Proxy
    • Repeater
  • Professional$449/year
    • All Community features
    • Burp Scanner
    • Advanced manual tools
  • Enterprise$6995/year
    • CI/CD integration
    • Scheduled scans
    • Role-based access

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Burp Suite if

  • You need web vulnerability scanner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Api.
  • You also want proxy interceptor.
Burp Suite review

Choose LastPass if

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

Questions people ask

Is Burp Suite or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Burp Suite starts at Free and LastPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Burp Suite or LastPass?
Burp Suite starts at Free and LastPass at Free.
Does Burp Suite or LastPass run on more platforms?
Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Burp Suite for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Burp Suite best used for?
Burp Suite is most often used for manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxy, automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the professional edition, extending testing with community-built bapp extensions, enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through burp dast. Of those, manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxy and automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the professional edition are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can Burp Suite do that LastPass cannot?
Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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