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1Password vs LastPass
Short answer: Pick 1Password if you want Unified credential vault and runtime access control; pick LastPass if you want Password vault with AI & SaaS monitoring. LastPass has a free plan.
Which to pick
Pick 1Password if you want…
- Unified credential vault and runtime access control
- Standard password manager
- Integrations with CI/CD pipelines (on 1Password's list, not LastPass')
Pick LastPass if you want…
- Password vault with AI & SaaS monitoring
- Integrations with Microsoft Active Directory, Google Workspace or OneLogin (on LastPass' list, not 1Password's)
Side by side
- What it is
- 1Password:1Password Unified Access secures passwords, AI agents, and machine credentials with just-in-time and audit-ready controls.
- LastPass:Password manager that secures logins, provides AI and SaaS usage visibility, and enforces access policies across 1,200+ apps.
- Best for
- 1Password:Unified credential vault and runtime access control
- LastPass:Password vault with AI & SaaS monitoring
- Who it’s for
- 1Password:Security, IT, and development teams needing unified credential governance.
- LastPass:IT admins, security teams, and businesses needing password and shadow-IT governance.
- Pricing
- 1Password:Contact sales
- LastPass:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- 1Password:—
- LastPass:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Plans
- 1Password:—
- LastPass:Free $0 · Teams $4.25 per user per month, billed ann · Business $7.00 per user per month, billed ann · Business Max $11.00 per user per month, billed ann · Premium $3.00 per month, billed annually
- Works with
- 1Password:CI/CD pipelines
- LastPass:Microsoft Active Directory, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
1Password features
- Unified Access Platform. One vault for every identity—humans, AI agents, and machines—with discovery and audit.
- Credential Broker. Delivers runtime credentials to AI agents and workloads, scoped per task.
- Privileged Access. Zero standing privilege with just-in-time, just-enough access and session logs.
- SaaS Manager. Discovers, secures, and optimizes AI token and SaaS app spend across 400+ integrations.
- Device Trust. Enforces access based on device health and provides self-remediation.
- Enterprise Password Manager. Protects all credentials, supports multi-tenant, granular vault permissions and developer toolkit.
LastPass features
- Encrypted password vault. Store unlimited passwords, notes, and files with AES-256 zero-knowledge encryption.
- AI Monitoring & Protect. Discover and govern employee use of AI tools, warning against sharing credentials.
- SaaS Monitoring & Protect. Identify shadow SaaS apps and enforce usage rules to reduce risk and cost.
- Web Monitoring & Protect. Get visibility into website usage and block malicious or non-work sites.
- Secure credential sharing. Share passwords and notes with role-based permissions and audit trails.
- Password generator & autofill. Create strong passwords and automatically fill them across browsers and devices.
- Multi-factor authentication. Support TOTP, push, SMS and biometric MFA via LastPass Authenticator.
- Directory integrations. Connect to AD, Azure AD, Google Workspace, OneLogin or Okta for automated provisioning.
1Password vs LastPass FAQ
What is the difference between 1Password and LastPass?+
1Password: Focuses on personal and team password management without built-in AI or SaaS monitoring.
Should I use 1Password or LastPass?+
Pick 1Password if you want Unified credential vault and runtime access control, standard password manager or integrations with CI/CD pipelines (on 1Password's list, not LastPass'). Pick LastPass if you want Password vault with AI & SaaS monitoring or integrations with Microsoft Active Directory, Google Workspace or OneLogin (on LastPass' list, not 1Password's).
Is 1Password or LastPass free?+
LastPass has a free plan and paid plans.
Do 1Password and LastPass integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: 1Password lists CI/CD pipelines; LastPass lists Microsoft Active Directory, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta and 4 more.
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