LastPass vs 1Password
A detailed comparison to help you choose between LastPass and 1Password.
LastPass Popular password manager with browser extension. | 1Password Enterprise-grade password manager | |
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| Rating | 3.5 (319 reviews) | 4.7 (32000 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | freemium | paid |
| Starting Price | From $3/mo | From $2.99/mo |
| Best For | Best for users managing multiple passwords securely | Best overall password manager |
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LastPass
Pros
- + Zero-knowledge model with local encryption/decryption
- + AES-256 and PBKDF2-SHA256 (600,000 iterations)
- + FIDO2/WebAuthn hardware-key and biometric passwordless options
- + Security Dashboard and dark web monitoring available to free users
- + Business plans include admin console and security policies
Cons
- - 2022 breach involved theft of customer vault backups
- - Some customer data in backups was unencrypted
- - Free plan limited to one device type
- - Hardware-key MFA requires paid plan in some cases
1Password
Pros
- + Secret Key adds strong account-level protection
- + End-to-end encrypted vault sync by design
- + Travel Mode removes non-safe vaults from devices
- + Watchtower flags breached and weak passwords
- + SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO certifications listed
Cons
- - Subscription-only; no free plan positioned
- - Not documented as fully open-source clients
- - Passkeys experience depends on site and platform
- - Travel Mode can’t prevent coerced unlocking
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