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LastPass vs OmniFocus 3

LastPass logo

LastPass

All industries

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OmniFocus 3 logo

OmniFocus 3

Productivity

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; OmniFocus 3 apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LastPass and OmniFocus 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where LastPass and OmniFocus 3 differ
AttributeLastPassOmniFocus 3
Starting priceFree$39.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web
CategoryAll industriesProductivity
Founded20081993

Identical on both: 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 OmniFocus 3

  • GTD-based task organization
  • Projects and subprojects
  • Contexts and tags
  • Custom perspectives
  • Automation
  • Quick entry
  • Sync across devices
  • Deferred and due dates

What people use each for

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

LastPass

  • Password management and vault storagenot OmniFocus 3
  • Multi-device access and autofillnot OmniFocus 3
  • Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot OmniFocus 3
  • Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot OmniFocus 3

OmniFocus 3

  • Getting Things Done style task and project management on Apple devicesnot LastPass
  • Capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cyclesnot LastPass
  • Syncing a personal task database across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watchnot 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

OmniFocus 3

  • Apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • Web access is not included with a perpetual licence and costs an extra $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
  • The Pro perpetual licence costs $149.99 against $74.99 for Standard
  • Future major upgrades are a paid discount rather than free for perpetual licence holders
  • The $99.99 per year subscription is the only option that bundles Pro plus web access

Pricing, plan by plan

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

OmniFocus 3

$39.99/year
  • Standard$39.99/year
    • Mac and iOS apps
    • Cloud sync
    • Core features
  • Pro$99.99/year
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Perspective management

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 OmniFocus 3 if

  • You need gtd-based task organization.
  • You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
  • You also want projects and subprojects.
OmniFocus 3 review

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or OmniFocus 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LastPass or OmniFocus 3?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $39.99/year for OmniFocus 3.
Does LastPass or OmniFocus 3 run on more platforms?
LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus 3 starts at $39.99/year.
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 OmniFocus 3 is typically brought in for.
What can LastPass do that OmniFocus 3 cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives.
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