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LastPass vs WorkOS

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LastPass

Software

Simplify online life with LastPass password manager

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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WorkOS

Software

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
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; WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LastPass and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where LastPass and WorkOS differ
AttributeLastPassWorkOS
Starting priceFree$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, API
Founded2008Unknown

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 WorkOS

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 WorkOS
  • Multi-device access and autofillnot WorkOS
  • Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot WorkOS
  • Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot WorkOS

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot LastPass
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot LastPass
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot LastPass
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not LastPass
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot 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

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

Pricing, plan by plan

LastPass

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the LastPass review.

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$null/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$null/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

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 WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is LastPass or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LastPass or WorkOS?
LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
Does LastPass or WorkOS run on more platforms?
LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
Can I use LastPass for free?
Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
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 WorkOS is typically brought in for.
What can LastPass do that WorkOS cannot?
LastPass covers Password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Security dashboard.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

Source
WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

Source
WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

Source
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