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LastPass vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Software
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
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- On request
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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; Microsoft Defender for Endpoint pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LastPass and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint actually diverge.
| Attribute | LastPass | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2008 | 1975 |
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
- Password generator
- Autofill
- Security dashboard
- Dark web monitoring
- Emergency access
- Secure notes
- Digital wallet
Only in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Threat & vulnerability management
- Attack surface reduction
- Next-gen protection
- EDR
- Auto investigation
- Microsoft Threat Experts
- Threat analytics
- Secure score
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LastPass
- Password management and vault storagenot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Multi-device access and autofillnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Enterprise endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS via Plans 1 or 2not LastPass
- Small and medium-sized businesses using Microsoft Defender for Business as alternativenot LastPass
- Organisations using Microsoft 365 E5 which includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 2not 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
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Plan 2 do not include server licenses; additional licensing required for server protection
- Specific feature differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2 require consulting Microsoft documentation
Pricing, plan by plan
LastPass
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 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 password generator.
Choose Microsoft Defender for Endpoint if
- You need threat & vulnerability management.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- You also want attack surface reduction.
Questions people ask
- Is LastPass or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint better?
- Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LastPass or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
- LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and On request for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Does LastPass or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint run on more platforms?
- LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
- Can I use LastPass for free?
- Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint starts at On request.
- 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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is typically brought in for.
- What can LastPass do that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint cannot?
- LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint covers Threat & vulnerability management, Attack surface reduction, Next-gen protection, EDR.
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