LastPass
Tenable
| Feature | LastPass | Tenable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3/mo | Free / from $3990/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | individuals, families, small-businesses, teams | security-teams, compliance-officers, it-operations, vulnerability-managers |
| Founded | 2008 | 2002 |
| Password Vault | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Fill | ✓ | ✗ |
| Password Generator | ✓ | ✗ |
| Secure Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dark Web Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Factor Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Emergency Access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vulnerability Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Asset Discovery | ✗ | ✓ |
| Risk Prioritization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web App Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Security | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Tenable Pros
- Comprehensive vulnerability coverage
- Excellent asset discovery
- Good risk prioritization
- Strong compliance reporting
✗ Tenable Cons
- Expensive for large environments
- Complex initial setup
- Scanning can impact performance
The Verdict
LastPass is built for individuals and families, with a focus on password-vault and auto-fill. Tenable targets security teams and compliance officers and leads with vulnerability-scanning and asset-discovery.
On pricing, LastPass is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3/mo compared to $3990/mo for Tenable. That $3987/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Tenable edges out on user ratings (4.3 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, LastPass offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Tenable takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Tenable has a slight overall edge — but if intuitive interface for password management matters most to you, LastPass may still be the right call.