Cybersecurity · head to head
LastPass vs Proton Mail
LastPass
Cybersecurity
Simplify online life with LastPass password manager
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: LastPass free plan limited to 1 device type only; Proton Mail paid plan pricing not displayed on vendor site
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LastPass and Proton Mail actually diverge.
| Attribute | LastPass | Proton Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Proton Mail
Nothing recorded that LastPass does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LastPass
- Password management and vault storagenot Proton Mail
- Multi-device access and autofillnot Proton Mail
- Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot Proton Mail
- Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot Proton Mail
Proton Mail
- Encrypted email communicationnot LastPass
- Privacy-focused email servicenot LastPass
- Family email protectionnot 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 ~$7/user/month for advanced features
Proton Mail
- Paid plan pricing not displayed on vendor site
- Free tier limited to 1 GB storage
- Free tier limited to single email address
Pricing, plan by plan
LastPass
Free- Free$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
Proton Mail
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Proton Mail 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.
Questions people ask
- Is LastPass or Proton Mail better?
- Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Proton Mail at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LastPass or Proton Mail?
- LastPass starts at Free and Proton Mail at Free.
- Does LastPass or Proton Mail run on more platforms?
- LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Proton Mail runs on Web.
- 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 Proton Mail is typically brought in for.
- What can LastPass do that Proton Mail cannot?
- LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.
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.
SourceProton Mail: Is there a free version of Proton Mail?
Yes, Proton Mail offers a free plan with 1 GB storage, 1 encrypted email address, and basic features like folders, labels, and filters.
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.
SourceProton Mail: What does the Mail Plus plan include?
Mail Plus includes 15 GB storage, 10 encrypted email addresses, support for 1 custom domain, 10 hide-my-email aliases, priority support, and access to Proton Calendar.
SourceProton Mail: What is included in Proton Unlimited?
Proton Unlimited provides 500 GB storage, 15 email addresses, 3 custom domains, unlimited hide-my-email aliases, access to Mail, Calendar, VPN, Drive, and Pass, plus dedicated support.
SourceProton Mail: Does Proton Mail offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, Proton Mail provides a 30-day money-back guarantee for paid plans.
SourceRelated pages
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