Cybersecurity · head to head
LastPass vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
LastPass
Cybersecurity
Simplify online life with LastPass password manager
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Cybersecurity
Enterprise endpoint security built into Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
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 (Cybersecurity).
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 ~$7/user/month for advanced features
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Pricing not published on public websites; quote required from Microsoft sales
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Plan 2 do not include server licenses; additional licensing required for server protection
- Specific feature differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2 require consulting Microsoft documentation
Pricing, plan by plan
LastPass
Free- Free$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
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.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: How is Microsoft Defender for Endpoint priced?
Defender for Endpoint is bundled into Microsoft 365 enterprise subscriptions. Plan 1 is included in Microsoft 365 E3, and Plan 2 is included in Microsoft 365 E5. Individual pricing is not published separately.
SourceLastPass: 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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: Does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offer a trial?
Yes. A free trial is available for prospective customers to test the product before committing to a subscription.
SourceMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint: What is the difference between Plan 1 and Plan 2?
Plan 1 (in E3) includes unified security tools, device controls, network protection, firewall, web/URL controls, APIs, SIEM connectors, and app controls. Plan 2 (in E5) adds endpoint detection and response, deception techniques, automatic attack disruption, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
SourceRelated pages
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