Cybersecurity · head to head
LastPass vs Microsoft Defender
LastPass
Cybersecurity
Simplify online life with LastPass password manager
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- $12/month
- Rated
- -
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; Microsoft Defender defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LastPass and Microsoft Defender actually diverge.
| Attribute | LastPass | Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $12/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
Identical on both: 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 Microsoft Defender
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 Microsoft Defender
- Multi-device access and autofillnot Microsoft Defender
- Dark web monitoring and security dashboardnot Microsoft Defender
- Team collaboration with shared folders and policiesnot Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender
- Endpoint security and threat protectionnot LastPass
- Identity and access securitynot LastPass
- Email threat protectionnot LastPass
- SaaS application security monitoringnot 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 ~$7/user/month for advanced features
Microsoft Defender
- Defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Some Defender products use pay-as-you-go pricing with variable costs
- Prices vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring sales contact for custom quotes
Pricing, plan by plan
LastPass
Free- Free$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
Microsoft Defender
$12/month- Microsoft Defender Suite$12/month
- Endpoint protection
- Identity threat detection
- Email security
- Microsoft 365 E5 with Defender$60/month
- Includes Defender Suite
- Microsoft Teams included
- Comprehensive security and compliance
- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on$2/month
- Vulnerability scanning and management
- One-month free trial available
- Annual commitment required
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.
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from LastPass on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is LastPass or Microsoft Defender better?
- Neither clearly leads. LastPass starts at Free and Microsoft Defender at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LastPass or Microsoft Defender?
- LastPass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LastPass and $12/month for Microsoft Defender.
- Does LastPass or Microsoft Defender run on more platforms?
- LastPass runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Microsoft Defender runs on Web.
- Can I use LastPass for free?
- Yes. LastPass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Defender starts at $12/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 Microsoft Defender is typically brought in for.
- What can LastPass do that Microsoft Defender 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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: How much does Microsoft Defender Suite cost?
Microsoft Defender Suite costs $12/user/month (paid yearly), but requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing. It includes endpoint protection, identity threat detection, email security, and SaaS application monitoring.
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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on costs $2/user/month with annual commitment and includes a one-month free trial. Additional pay-as-you-go products include External Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Sentinel.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: Is Defender included in Microsoft 365 E5?
Yes, Microsoft Defender Suite is included in Microsoft 365 E5 at $60/user/month (paid yearly with Teams). Prices may vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring contact with Sales for customized quotes.
SourceRelated pages
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