Softwr

Cybersecurity · head to head

LastPass vs Mozilla Firefox

LastPass logo

LastPass

Cybersecurity

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mozilla Firefox logo

Mozilla Firefox

Technology

Fast, private & safe web browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only; Mozilla Firefox no longer supported on Windows 8.1 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)
  • They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, Mozilla Firefox covers Enhanced tracking protection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LastPass and Mozilla Firefox actually diverge.

Attributes where LastPass and Mozilla Firefox differ
AttributeLastPassMozilla Firefox
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
CategoryCybersecurityTechnology
Founded20082004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 LastPass

  • Password vault
  • Password generator
  • Autofill
  • Security dashboard
  • Dark web monitoring
  • Emergency access
  • Secure notes
  • Digital wallet

Only in Mozilla Firefox

  • Enhanced tracking protection
  • Private browsing
  • Customizable interface
  • Add-ons support
  • Cross-device sync
  • Built-in screenshot tool
  • Reader mode
  • Picture-in-picture

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

LastPass

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

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open-source web browser with privacy-focused designnot LastPass
  • Automatic tracking protection and ad blocking (2000+ data trackers blocked by default)not LastPass
  • Private browsing mode for anonymous web sessionsnot LastPass
  • Built-in password managernot LastPass
  • Multi-platform synchronisation across devicesnot LastPass
  • Developer tools and debugging capabilities for web developmentnot 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

Mozilla Firefox

  • No longer supported on Windows 8.1 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)
  • No longer supported on macOS 10.14 and earlier versions (users must use Firefox ESR)

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

Mozilla Firefox

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Mozilla Firefox 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.
LastPass review

Choose Mozilla Firefox if

  • You need enhanced tracking protection.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want private browsing.
Mozilla Firefox review

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or Mozilla Firefox better?
Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Mozilla Firefox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LastPass or Mozilla Firefox?
LastPass starts at Free and Mozilla Firefox at Free.
Does LastPass or Mozilla Firefox run on more platforms?
LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Mozilla Firefox runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Mozilla Firefox is typically brought in for.
What can LastPass do that Mozilla Firefox cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. Mozilla Firefox covers Enhanced tracking protection, Private browsing, Customizable interface, Add-ons support.

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.

Source
Mozilla Firefox: How much does Firefox cost?

Firefox is free to download and use. No pricing tiers, subscriptions, or payment plans are offered for the standard browser.

Source
LastPass: 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.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on LastPass

More on Mozilla Firefox

Keep looking

Other head to heads