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Helm vs LastPass

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Helm

Developer Tools

The package manager for Kubernetes

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Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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LastPass

Cybersecurity

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

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Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Helm licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (helm/helm LICENSE); as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Helm and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where Helm and LastPass differ
AttributeHelmLastPass
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCybersecurity
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Helm

Nothing recorded that LastPass does not also cover.

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.

Helm

  • Kubernetes package manager and deployment toolnot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

Helm

  • Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (helm/helm LICENSE); as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
  • Contributors must sign commits under the Developer Certificate of Origin to have them accepted, per helm.sh, a process requirement not all Kubernetes tools impose

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

Helm

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Helm review.

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 Helm if

  • You want to start without paying.
Helm 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 Helm or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. Helm 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, Helm or LastPass?
Helm starts at Free and LastPass at Free.
Does Helm or LastPass run on more platforms?
Helm runs on Web. LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use Helm for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Helm best used for?
Helm is most often used for kubernetes package manager and deployment tool. Of those, kubernetes package manager and deployment tool is not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can Helm do that LastPass cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Helm: How much does Helm cost?

Helm is free and open-source. It is a graduated project in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) with no commercial pricing model.

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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.

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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.

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