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Google Workspace vs LastPass

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

Software

Everything you need to get work done, all in one place

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LastPass logo

LastPass

Software

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only LastPass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, LastPass covers Password vault.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Workspace and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Workspace and LastPass differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceLastPass
Starting price€3.4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20062008

Identical on both: 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 Google Workspace

  • Gmail business email
  • Google Drive storage
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites

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.

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot LastPass
  • Collaborative document editingnot LastPass
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot LastPass
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Google Workspace

  • Starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • Starter and Standard tiers both capped at maximum 300 users per organisation
  • Video meetings limited to 100 participants on Starter tier, 150 on Standard tier
  • Recording capabilities only available on Standard tier and above
  • eDiscovery, Vault, and advanced security features only available on Plus and Enterprise tiers

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

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

  • You need gmail business email.
  • You also want google drive storage.
Google Workspace 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 Google Workspace or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and LastPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or LastPass?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3.4/month for Google Workspace and Free for LastPass.
Does Google Workspace or LastPass run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month.
What is Google Workspace best used for?
Google Workspace is most often used for business email and calendar management, collaborative document editing, video conferencing and meetings, secure document storage and sharing. Of those, business email and calendar management and collaborative document editing are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that LastPass cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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