1Password
LastPass
| Feature | 1Password | LastPass |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $2.99/mo | Free / from $3/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | families, teams, developers, businesses, security-conscious-users | individuals, families, small-businesses, teams |
| Founded | 2005 | 2008 |
| Password Vault | ✓ | ✓ |
| Autofill | ✓ | ✗ |
| Watchtower | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Travel Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sso | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Fill | ✗ | ✓ |
| Password Generator | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dark Web Monitoring | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Factor Auth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Emergency Access | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 1Password Pros
- Best-in-class security architecture
- Excellent family sharing
- Watchtower alerts for breaches
- Developer-friendly (SSH keys, CLI)
✗ 1Password Cons
- No free tier
- Pricier than Bitwarden
- Can't self-host
✓ LastPass Pros
- Intuitive interface for password management
- Cross-platform with browser extensions and mobile apps
- Secure password sharing for families and teams
- Dark web monitoring alerts for compromised credentials
✗ LastPass Cons
- History of security breaches has eroded trust
- Free plan limited to one device type
- Auto-fill can be inconsistent on some sites
The Verdict
1Password is built for families and teams, with a focus on password-vault and autofill. LastPass targets individuals and families and leads with password-vault and auto-fill.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($2.99/mo for 1Password, $3/mo for LastPass), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
LastPass has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. 1Password requires a paid subscription from day one.
1Password edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for families, teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: 1Password has a slight overall edge — but if intuitive interface for password management matters most to you, LastPass may still be the right call.