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LastPass vs Proofpoint

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LastPass

Software

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Proofpoint

Software

People-centric cybersecurity and compliance

From
$6/month
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; Proofpoint listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing
  • They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LastPass and Proofpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where LastPass and Proofpoint differ
AttributeLastPassProofpoint
Starting priceFree$6/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileEmail, Cloud, Web
Founded20082002

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 Proofpoint

  • Advanced threat detection
  • Anti-phishing
  • Data loss prevention
  • Archive and search
  • eDiscovery
  • User behavior analytics
  • Threat intelligence
  • Compliance reporting

What people use each for

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

LastPass

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

Proofpoint

  • Email Securitynot LastPass
  • Dlpnot LastPass
  • User Behavior Analyticsnot 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

Proofpoint

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £40.60 per user for the Proofpoint Advanced Package, via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing

Pricing, plan by plan

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Proofpoint

$6/month
  • Email Protection$6/month
    • Per user
    • Advanced threat detection
    • Data loss prevention
  • Compliance$8/month
    • All Email Protection
    • Archive & search
    • eDiscovery
  • Advanced Threat$10/month
    • All Compliance features
    • Targeted attack detection
    • Behavior analytics

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 Proofpoint if

  • You need advanced threat detection.
  • You work on Email, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want anti-phishing.
Proofpoint review

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or Proofpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Proofpoint at $6/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LastPass or Proofpoint?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $6/month for Proofpoint.
Does LastPass or Proofpoint run on more platforms?
LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Proofpoint runs on Email, Cloud, Web.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Proofpoint starts at $6/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 Proofpoint is typically brought in for.
What can LastPass do that Proofpoint cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. Proofpoint covers Advanced threat detection, Anti-phishing, Data loss prevention, Archive and search.
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