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KeePassXC vs LastPass
Short answer: Pick KeePassXC if you want offline encrypted password vault; pick LastPass if you want Password vault with AI & SaaS monitoring. KeePassXC is free; LastPass has a free plan.
Which to pick
Pick KeePassXC if you want…
- Offline encrypted password vault
- Offline password storage
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Windows, macOS or Linux (on KeePassXC'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 KeePassXC's)
Side by side
- What it is
- KeePassXC:KeePassXC is a free, open-source, cross-platform password manager that stores credentials in an offline encrypted file.
- LastPass:Password manager that secures logins, provides AI and SaaS usage visibility, and enforces access policies across 1,200+ apps.
- Best for
- KeePassXC:Offline encrypted password vault
- LastPass:Password vault with AI & SaaS monitoring
- Who it’s for
- KeePassXC:Individuals and teams needing high-security offline password storage.
- LastPass:IT admins, security teams, and businesses needing password and shadow-IT governance.
- Pricing
- KeePassXC:Free
- LastPass:Freemium
- Starting price
- KeePassXC:Free
- LastPass:—
- Free plan or trial
- KeePassXC:Free to use
- LastPass:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
- Plans
- KeePassXC:—
- 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
- Open source
- KeePassXC:Yes, 29,119 GitHub stars
- LastPass:—
- Works with
- KeePassXC:Windows, macOS, Linux
- LastPass:Microsoft Active Directory, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
KeePassXC features
- Offline encrypted storage. All passwords are kept in an encrypted file stored locally, never on remote servers.
- Cross-platform support. Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with consistent UI and functionality.
- Auto-type and autofill. Automatically fills credentials into applications and browsers.
- Open source GPLv3. Source code is publicly available on GitHub for inspection and contribution.
- ANSSI Security Visa. Certified by the French National Cybersecurity Agency for meeting security standards.
- No ads or subscriptions. Completely free with no tracking, cloud services, or paid tiers.
- Import/export capabilities. Supports importing from Bitwarden and other formats, and can store attachments and notes.
- Customizable shortcuts. Configurable keyboard shortcuts and quick unlock options on macOS and Linux.
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.
KeePassXC vs LastPass FAQ
What is the difference between KeePassXC and LastPass?+
KeePassXC: Offline-only desktop manager, no cloud sharing, monitoring, or AI features.
Should I use KeePassXC or LastPass?+
Pick KeePassXC if you want offline encrypted password vault, offline password storage or a free, open-source tool. 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 KeePassXC's).
Is KeePassXC or LastPass free?+
KeePassXC is free. LastPass has a free plan and paid plans.
Is KeePassXC or LastPass open source?+
KeePassXC is open source (keepassxreboot/keepassxc on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for LastPass.
Do KeePassXC and LastPass integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: KeePassXC lists Windows, macOS and Linux; LastPass lists Microsoft Active Directory, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Okta and 4 more.
On DevHunt
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