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LastPass vs Qualys VMDR

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LastPass

Software

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Qualys VMDR

Software

Vulnerability management, detection, and response

From
$3/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; Qualys VMDR listed on UK G-Cloud at £18.75 to £61.58 per device per year for the Qualys Cloud Platform and VMDR, via reseller Barrier Networks Limited
  • They diverge on capability: LastPass covers Password vault, Qualys VMDR covers Vulnerability scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LastPass and Qualys VMDR actually diverge.

Attributes where LastPass and Qualys VMDR differ
AttributeLastPassQualys VMDR
Starting priceFree$3/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Cloud, Api
Founded20081999

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 Qualys VMDR

  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Threat detection
  • Asset discovery
  • Compliance checking
  • Remediation tracking
  • Cloud asset visibility
  • API access
  • Custom policies

What people use each for

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

LastPass

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

Qualys VMDR

  • Vulnerability Managementnot LastPass
  • Asset Managementnot LastPass
  • Compliancenot 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

Qualys VMDR

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £18.75 to £61.58 per device per year for the Qualys Cloud Platform and VMDR, via reseller Barrier Networks Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

Qualys VMDR

$3/month
  • VMDR$3/month
    • Per asset
    • Vulnerability scanning
    • Detection
  • VMDR+$5/month
    • All VMDR features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Cloud integration
  • VMDR Complete$7/month
    • All VMDR+ features
    • Threat intel
    • Response automation

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 Qualys VMDR if

  • You need vulnerability scanning.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, Api.
  • You also want threat detection.
Qualys VMDR review

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or Qualys VMDR better?
Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Qualys VMDR at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LastPass or Qualys VMDR?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $3/month for Qualys VMDR.
Does LastPass or Qualys VMDR run on more platforms?
LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Qualys VMDR runs on Web, Cloud, Api.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Qualys VMDR starts at $3/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 Qualys VMDR is typically brought in for.
What can LastPass do that Qualys VMDR cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard. Qualys VMDR covers Vulnerability scanning, Threat detection, Asset discovery, Compliance checking.
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