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IBM QRadar vs LastPass

IBM QRadar logo

IBM QRadar

Security & Cybersecurity

Intelligent security analytics for real-time visibility

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LastPass logo

LastPass

All industries

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: IBM QRadar listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing); LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, LastPass covers Password vault.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IBM QRadar and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where IBM QRadar and LastPass differ
AttributeIBM QRadarLastPass
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityAll industries
Founded19112008

Identical on both: 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 IBM QRadar

  • AI-powered detection
  • User behavior analytics
  • Network insights
  • Offense management
  • IBM X-Force threat intelligence
  • Federated search
  • Case management
  • Compliance templates

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.

IBM QRadar

  • Siemnot LastPass
  • Security Analyticsnot LastPass
  • Threat Intelligencenot LastPass

LastPass

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

Where each one falls short

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

IBM QRadar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing)

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

IBM QRadar

On request
  • QRadar SIEMFree
    • Event and flow processing
    • Offense management
    • Threat intelligence
  • QRadar CloudFree
    • Cloud-native deployment
    • Elastic scaling
    • Managed infrastructure
  • QRadar SuiteFree
    • SIEM + SOAR + XDR
    • Unified analyst experience
    • Federated search

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Which should you pick?

Choose IBM QRadar if

  • You need ai-powered detection.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want user behavior analytics.
IBM QRadar 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 IBM QRadar or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. IBM QRadar starts at On request and LastPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IBM QRadar or LastPass?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for IBM QRadar and Free for LastPass.
Does IBM QRadar or LastPass run on more platforms?
IBM QRadar runs on Web, Api. 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. IBM QRadar starts at On request.
What is IBM QRadar best used for?
IBM QRadar is most often used for siem, security analytics, threat intelligence. Of those, siem and security analytics are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can IBM QRadar do that LastPass cannot?
IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, User behavior analytics, Network insights, Offense management. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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