Softwr

Software Development · head to head

Codacy vs LastPass

Codacy logo

Codacy

Software Development

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

From
Free
Rated
-
LastPass logo

LastPass

Cybersecurity

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: Codacy covers Automated code review, LastPass covers Password vault.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Codacy and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Codacy and LastPass differ
AttributeCodacyLastPass
Platformsweb, apiWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategorySoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Codacy

  • Automated code review
  • Security scanning
  • IDE plugin
  • Merge gates
  • Coverage reports
  • Jira and Slack integration

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.

Codacy

  • Automating pull request code reviewnot LastPass
  • Enforcing shared coding standards across teamsnot LastPass
  • Scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependenciesnot LastPass
  • Tracking test coverage over timenot LastPass
  • Blocking merges that fail quality gatesnot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Codacy

  • Team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.
  • Advanced security features like DAST and container scanning are Business-tier only.
  • Business plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • Annual plans require 30 days' notice to modify or cancel before renewal.

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

Codacy

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • IDE plugin with real-time feedback
    • Security and quality scans
    • 38 languages supported
  • Team$18/month
    • Up to 30 developers
    • Up to 100 private repos, unlimited lines of code
    • AI Reviewer
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Unlimited private projects
    • Priority scan queue
    • DAST and container scanning

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 Codacy if

  • You need automated code review.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want security scanning.

Choose LastPass if

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

Questions people ask

Is Codacy or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Codacy 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, Codacy or LastPass?
Codacy starts at Free and LastPass at Free.
Does Codacy or LastPass run on more platforms?
Codacy runs on web, api. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Codacy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Codacy best used for?
Codacy is most often used for automating pull request code review, enforcing shared coding standards across teams, scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependencies, tracking test coverage over time. Of those, automating pull request code review and enforcing shared coding standards across teams are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can Codacy do that LastPass cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Codacy: What does Codacy cost?

The Developer plan is free forever; Team starts at $18/dev/month billed yearly (or $21 monthly); Business is custom-priced for enterprise requirements.

Source
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.

Source
Codacy: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Developer plan is free forever for individuals, including IDE feedback, scan-as-you-type, and security and quality scans across 38 languages.

Source
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.

Source
Codacy: Can I try Codacy before paying?

Codacy offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access and no credit card required.

Source
Codacy: What does it integrate with?

Codacy integrates with GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab for cloud-hosted scans, plus Jira and Slack for team notifications.

Source
Share

Related pages

Other head to heads