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Forest vs LastPass
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Forest no standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
- They diverge on capability: Forest covers Focus timer, LastPass covers Password vault.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Forest and LastPass actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).
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 Forest
- Focus timer
- Virtual forest building
- Real tree planting partnership
- Website/app blocking
- Statistics tracking
- Achievements & rewards
- Social features
- Custom tree species
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.
Forest
- Study sessionsnot LastPass
- Work focus timenot LastPass
- Digital detoxnot LastPass
- Pomodoro techniquenot LastPass
- Phone addiction managementnot LastPass
LastPass
- Password management and vault storagenot Forest
- Multi-device access and autofillnot Forest
- Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot Forest
- Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot Forest
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Forest
- No standalone desktop app; limited to browser extensions
- Mobile app pricing varies by platform; iOS one-time purchase vs. Android different model
- Forest Plus features required for advanced analytics and custom tag tracking
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
Forest
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Forest review.
LastPass
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Forest if
- You need focus timer.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox.
- You also want virtual forest building.
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 Forest or LastPass better?
- Neither clearly leads. Forest 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, Forest or LastPass?
- Forest starts at Free and LastPass at Free.
- Does Forest or LastPass run on more platforms?
- Forest runs on iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- Can I use Forest for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Forest best used for?
- Forest is most often used for study sessions, work focus time, digital detox, pomodoro technique. Of those, study sessions and work focus time are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
- What can Forest do that LastPass cannot?
- Forest covers Focus timer, Virtual forest building, Real tree planting partnership, Website/app blocking. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Forest: How much does Forest cost?
Forest has a free version with core features (timer, app blocking, group focus). Forest Plus subscription costs $3.33/month when billed annually at $39.99, with pricing varying by region and platform.
SourceForest: What platforms does Forest support?
Forest is available on iOS (one-time purchase $3.99), Android (free with ads, or $1.99 one-time for ad-free), and as a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox.
SourceForest: What is Forest's tree planting program?
Forest has partnered with Trees for the Future to plant real trees. Users can spend earned focus coins to fund tree planting in Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Cameroon. Over 2.1 million real trees have been planted.
SourceForest: Does Forest work offline?
Yes. Forest's core focus experience including the timer, tree growth, and stats works completely offline. This allows use on airplanes, subways, and areas without internet connectivity.
SourceForest: Is there a Forest desktop app?
No. Forest does not have an official standalone desktop application. Desktop access is available through browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox only. Some users run the mobile app via emulators like BlueStacks.
SourceForest: What features are in Forest Plus?
Forest Plus includes all Mindful Space soundscapes, custom app allowlists, advanced analytics with custom tags, exclusive tree species, 3x coin boost, and the ability to plant up to 5 real trees annually.
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