LastPass vs Dashlane
A detailed comparison to help you choose between LastPass and Dashlane.
LastPass Popular password manager with browser extension. | Dashlane Password manager with VPN | |
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| Rating | 3.5 (319 reviews) | 4.4 (16000 reviews) |
| Pricing Model | freemium | freemium |
| Starting Price | From $3/mo | From $0/mo |
| Best For | Best for users managing multiple passwords securely | Password manager with VPN included |
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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
Dashlane
Pros
- + Zero-knowledge architecture with published security documentation
- + Annual SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 claims
- + Paid plans support unlimited device syncing
- + Friends & Family supports up to 10 people
- + Bundled Hotspot Shield VPN for eligible plans
- + 30-day refund window for annual subscriptions
Cons
- - Free plan limited to 25 passwords, read-only above cap
- - VPN is third-party (Hotspot Shield), not first-party
- - Friends & Family members don’t receive VPN access
- - Passwordless login availability depends on account status
- - Pricing pages can be opaque and region-dependent
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