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Countly vs LastPass

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Countly

Software

Product analytics for mobile and web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LastPass logo

LastPass

Software

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Countly the private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: Countly covers Event tracking, LastPass covers Password vault.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Countly and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Countly and LastPass differ
AttributeCountlyLastPass
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20122008

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 Countly

  • Event tracking
  • Crash reporting
  • Analytics dashboard
  • User retention
  • Open-source
  • Cloud deployment
  • On-premise deployment
  • Web support

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.

Countly

  • Product analytics for mobile and web applicationsnot LastPass
  • Self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisationnot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Countly

  • The private cloud plan starts at $175 a month and is described as usage based without stating the unit
  • No event cap, data point limit or user limit is published for either paid plan
  • The self hosted Enterprise edition is custom priced and billed annually
  • Adaptivity and intelligence features are separately priced add ons on the cheaper plan

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

Countly

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Open-source
    • Self-hosted
    • Full features

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Countly if

  • You need event tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want crash reporting.
Countly 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 Countly or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Countly 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, Countly or LastPass?
Countly starts at Free and LastPass at Free.
Does Countly or LastPass run on more platforms?
Countly runs on Web, Mobile, Api. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Countly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Countly best used for?
Countly is most often used for product analytics for mobile and web applications, self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisation. Of those, product analytics for mobile and web applications and self hosting analytics where data cannot leave the organisation are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can Countly do that LastPass cannot?
Countly covers Event tracking, Crash reporting, Analytics dashboard, User retention. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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