Software · head to head
LastPass vs 1Password
The short version
- Only LastPass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only; 1Password no free tier; all plans require paid subscription
- They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, 1Password covers Credit card storage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LastPass and 1Password actually diverge.
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 LastPass
- Password vault
- Security dashboard
- Dark web monitoring
- Emergency access
- Digital wallet
- Windows
- Mac
- PBKDF2
Only in 1Password
- Credit card storage
- Document storage
- Two-factor authentication
- Watchtower security alerts
- Travel mode
- Windows Hello
- Touch ID
- SRP
Both cover
- Password generator
- Autofill
- Secure notes
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- iOS
- Android
- AES-256
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LastPass
- Password management and vault storagenot 1Password
- Multi-device access and autofillnot 1Password
- Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot 1Password
- Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot 1Password
1Password
- Password managementnot LastPass
- Secure document storagenot LastPass
- Team credential sharingnot LastPass
- Identity protectionnot LastPass
- Compliance managementnot LastPass
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
1Password
- No free tier; all plans require paid subscription
- Offline access requires prior device sync; cannot add new passwords while offline
- Enterprise plan does not include free trial access
Pricing, plan by plan
LastPass
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.
1Password
$2.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the 1Password review.
Which should you pick?
Choose LastPass if
- You need password vault.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want security dashboard.
Choose 1Password if
- You need credit card storage.
- You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
- You also want document storage.
Questions people ask
- Is LastPass or 1Password better?
- Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and 1Password at $2.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LastPass or 1Password?
- LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $2.99/month for 1Password.
- Does LastPass or 1Password run on more platforms?
- LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. 1Password runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, Web.
- Can I use LastPass for free?
- Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 1Password starts at $2.99/month.
- What is LastPass best used for?
- LastPass is most often used for password management and vault storage, multi-device access and autofill, dark web monitoring and security dashboard, team collaboration with shared folders and policies. Of those, password management and vault storage and multi-device access and autofill are not what 1Password is typically brought in for.
- What can LastPass do that 1Password cannot?
- LastPass covers Password vault, Security dashboard, Dark web monitoring, Emergency access. 1Password covers Credit card storage, Document storage, Two-factor authentication, Watchtower security alerts. Both handle Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes, Chrome.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
1Password: Does 1Password offer a free tier?
No. 1Password offers no free tier as of July 2026, but provides a 14-day free trial with no credit card required for all plans except Enterprise.
Source1Password: Can I access 1Password offline?
Yes. The desktop app allows for offline access to your vault once you have synced your passwords to the device.
Source1Password: What is the pricing for individuals and families?
Individual plan costs 2.99 USD per month or 35.88 USD annually. Families plan costs 59.88 USD per year and includes five licenses with the ability to add more for 1 USD per month each.
Source1Password: What platforms does 1Password support?
1Password is available on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Safari.
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