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KnowBe4 vs LastPass

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KnowBe4

Software

World's largest security awareness training platform

From
$1/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: KnowBe4 published prices assume a three year term, so the quoted per seat rate depends on a long commitment; LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only
  • They diverge on capability: KnowBe4 covers Security awareness training, LastPass covers Password vault.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which KnowBe4 and LastPass actually diverge.

Attributes where KnowBe4 and LastPass differ
AttributeKnowBe4LastPass
Starting price$1/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, EmailWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20102008

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 KnowBe4

  • Security awareness training
  • Phishing simulation
  • Risk assessments
  • Compliance training
  • Incident reporting
  • API access
  • Custom policies
  • Behavior analytics

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.

KnowBe4

  • Security awareness training and simulated phishing for staffnot LastPass
  • Tracking employee susceptibility to phishing over timenot LastPass

LastPass

  • Password management and vault storagenot KnowBe4
  • Multi-device access and autofillnot KnowBe4
  • Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot KnowBe4
  • Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot KnowBe4

Where each one falls short

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

KnowBe4

  • Published prices assume a three year term, so the quoted per seat rate depends on a long commitment
  • Pricing is banded by seat count, and the lowest band of 25 to 50 seats pays the highest rate
  • Accounts above 1,000 seats have no published price and require a custom quote
  • Third party integrations, Compliance Plus and PhishER Plus are all separately priced per seat add ons
  • The Foundation tier carries 200 training modules against more than 1,000 on Advanced, so content volume is the main gate

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

KnowBe4

$1/month
  • Basic$1/month
    • Per user
    • Training modules
    • Phishing templates
  • Advanced$2/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced phishing
    • Risk assessments
  • Pro$3/month
    • All Advanced features
    • API access
    • Custom content

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Which should you pick?

Choose KnowBe4 if

  • You need security awareness training.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Email.
  • You also want phishing simulation.
KnowBe4 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 KnowBe4 or LastPass better?
Neither clearly leads. KnowBe4 starts at $1/month and LastPass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, KnowBe4 or LastPass?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1/month for KnowBe4 and Free for LastPass.
Does KnowBe4 or LastPass run on more platforms?
KnowBe4 runs on Web, Mobile, Email. 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. KnowBe4 starts at $1/month.
What is KnowBe4 best used for?
KnowBe4 is most often used for security awareness training and simulated phishing for staff, tracking employee susceptibility to phishing over time. Of those, security awareness training and simulated phishing for staff and tracking employee susceptibility to phishing over time are not what LastPass is typically brought in for.
What can KnowBe4 do that LastPass cannot?
KnowBe4 covers Security awareness training, Phishing simulation, Risk assessments, Compliance training. LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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