Other free password managers have stringent limitations.
Some, including RoboForm and Enpass, put a limit on the
number of passwords users can save. Others, such as
Dashlane and Keeper, are free only when you use them on
a single device. MyKi’s and Bitwarden’s free versions do
not impose limitations related to cross-device syncing or
total passwords.
LastPass Premium costs $36 per year. In addition to all
the free version’s features, you gain one-to-many sharing,
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Access tools were available for free users, so this is a step
back. We tested LastPass using a Premium account.
LastPass’s pricing for its Premium and Family versions
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versions of competing software. For instance, Keeper
Password Manager and Digital Vault’s Personal and
Family tiers cost $29.99 and $59.99 per year, respectively.
Sticky Password Premium is $29.99, and 1Password costs
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year. Bitwarden’s Premium and Family versions are
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GETTING STARTED WITH LASTPASS
To sign up for LastPass, you need to enter an email
address and create a strong master password. LastPass
has tightened up its master password requirements since
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now be at least 12 characters, include a number, have both
uppercase and lowercase letters, and not be your email
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as soon as you create your account, as we discuss in the
next section.
LastPass
PROS Capable free
version. Supports
many platforms and
browsers. Actionable
password strength
report. Secure sharing
and password
inheritance. Two-
factor authentication.
CONS Some personal
data types can’t be
used for form-filling.
No U2F support.
Some components
list out-of-date
options.
BOTTOM LINE
LastPass’s free
edition matches the
capabilities of some
paid password
managers, while
remaining easy to use.
You can likely ignore
LastPass Premium,
especially given its
premium price.