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Cockroach Labs vs LastPass

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Cockroach Labs

Software

The cloud-native distributed SQL database

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: Cockroach Labs basic and Standard tiers limited to AWS and GCP (select regions only); LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: Cockroach Labs covers Distributed SQL, LastPass covers Password vault.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cockroach Labs and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Cockroach Labs and LastPass differ
AttributeCockroach LabsLastPass
PlatformsAWS, GCP, AzureWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20152008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Cockroach Labs

  • Distributed SQL
  • Automatic Sharding
  • Multi-region Replication
  • Geo-partitioning
  • ACID Transactions
  • Horizontal Scaling
  • Survivability
  • PostgreSQL Compatibility

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.

Cockroach Labs

  • Distributed SQL database for scalable applicationsnot LastPass
  • Multi-region deployment and failovernot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Cockroach Labs

  • Basic and Standard tiers limited to AWS and GCP (select regions only)
  • Azure support restricted to Advanced tier only
  • Basic tier limited to 50 million RUs and 10 GiB storage per month
  • Advanced tier starts at $0.60/hour for 4 vCPUs minimum
  • 3 TiB maximum storage on Basic and Standard tiers, 10 TiB per node on Advanced

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

Cockroach Labs

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cockroach Labs review.

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cockroach Labs if

  • You need distributed sql.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on AWS, GCP, Azure.
  • You also want automatic sharding.
Cockroach Labs 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 Cockroach Labs or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Cockroach Labs 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, Cockroach Labs or LastPass?
Cockroach Labs starts at Free and LastPass at Free.
Does Cockroach Labs or LastPass run on more platforms?
Cockroach Labs runs on AWS, GCP, Azure. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Cockroach Labs for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cockroach Labs best used for?
Cockroach Labs is most often used for distributed sql database for scalable applications, multi-region deployment and failover. Of those, distributed sql database for scalable applications and multi-region deployment and failover are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can Cockroach Labs do that LastPass cannot?
Cockroach Labs covers Distributed SQL, Automatic Sharding, Multi-region Replication, Geo-partitioning. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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