LastPass vs Private Internet Access

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or Private Internet Access better?

Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Private Internet Access at $11.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, LastPass or Private Internet Access?

LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $11.99/month for Private Internet Access.

Does LastPass or Private Internet Access run on more platforms?

LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Private Internet Access runs on windows, mac, linux, ios, android.

Can I use LastPass for free?

Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Private Internet Access starts at $11.99/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 Private Internet Access is typically brought in for.

What can LastPass do that Private Internet Access cannot?

LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. Private Internet Access covers Split tunneling, Kill switch, Ad and tracker blocking, Dedicated IP add-on.