Password management applications (Opens in a new tab) It is one of the most useful tools for active internet users. It allows you to keep track of your passwords across dozens of websites and apps and avoid locking out any of your accounts.
there The list is endless Of the password manager applications available, two are common examples KeePass And LastPass. These two systems allow you to store passwords and other types of sensitive credentials in a digital vault and retrieve them whenever you want. The master password protects the safes, so you can always enter the safe if you have the correct details.
We want to see how KeePass and LastPass stack up against each other. We’ll compare them based on important factors like features, pricing, performance, and customer support. You can see the above LastPass review (Opens in a new tab) for more information.
Features
LastPass allows you to create a digital vault to hold your passwords. The vault is protected with a master password of your choosing. You must use a combination of symbols, letters, and numbers to create a strong master password. You can also use a hard-to-guess passphrase, for example, “The United States is a big country.”
Similarly, KeePass allows you to create an encrypted file to store passwords and other sensitive information. This file is protected by a master password or keyfile. One of the main differences between LastPass and KeePass is that you can access the former through the web interface or the mobile and desktop apps, while the latter can only be accessed from the desktop app.
KeePass desktop application is only compatible with the Windows operating system. There is no macOS version, but you can use Wine simulator To run a Windows application on Linux, Solaris, BSD, or other Unix-like desktop operating systems.
KeePass and LastPass both store your passwords securely on your local device. However, LastPass also stores encrypted versions of your passwords on the cloud, while KeePass does not. This means that you can recover your LastPass passwords if your local storage is corrupted but not with KeePass.
KeePass has a unique feature; An ecosystem of plugins and extensions that provide additional features. Examples include a browser extension that retrieves and autofills passwords from KeePass and another that imports vaults from other password manager applications.
performance
LastPass can be accessed via a web interface and a mobile or desktop app, and it delivers solid performance on all platforms. The interface is modern and spacious, allowing users to switch between features with ease. However, you may notice a slowdown in LastPass performance if you store a lot of credentials, think more than a thousand. Too many credentials can make the app take longer to load and switch between features, though the experience varies depending on your device’s specs; High-end devices have better speed than low-end devices.
We also noticed a pattern of customer complaints about the LastPass browser extension on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and other supported browsers. Extensions can be slow to load and may slow down your other browsing activities.
KeePass Windows application offers a solid performance that is highly touted by users. However, the interface is not as modern and intuitive as LastPass. KeePass looks more like a program from old times than its competitor – you’re much more likely to get confused using KeePass than with LastPass.
the support
You can contact the LastPass support team via email and phone, but free users do not have access to this support. Otherwise, you can access the official support center, which contains a plethora of resources to help LastPass users.
You can find articles and tutorials covering all aspects of LastPass in the Support Center. There are educational videos that give you a more interactive learning experience. There is also a community forum where you can interact with other LastPass users and find solutions to your challenges.
KeePass is a free and open source tool, so it does not have any support team dedicated to fulfilling users’ requests. But, you can head to the official help center to find tutorials to help you familiarize yourself with the platform.
LastPass is the clear winner in this category because it is the only one with a dedicated support team. It is also the only one of the two that offers video tutorials to help users familiarize themselves with the platform.
pricing
LastPass has a free tier, but it’s limited to one device. You have to pay for a paid plan to get the best use of the platform, and there are separate plans for personal, family and corporate use.
LastPass Personal plan costs $3 / £3 / AU$5 per month. The family plan costs $4 / £4 / AU$6 per month and covers up to five users. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees pay $4 per month per LastPass user, while those with more than 50 pay $6 / £6 / AU$9 per month per user. But, note that if you’re a large organization with hundreds to thousands of employees, you can contact LastPass’ sales team to put together a custom plan that includes a significant discount.
In contrast, KeePass is a free and open source tool. You do not need to pay any cent to use it, which is a great feature for individual users. Just download the app, and you’re good to go.
Rule
LastPass and KeePass are both great tools, but we consider LastPass to be the better option. It offers a much better user experience than KeePass. You can access LastPass through the web interface or the mobile and desktop apps, while KeePass can only be accessed via the desktop app. LastPass also has a more user-friendly interface than KeePass.
The main advantage KeePass has over LastPass is that it’s free, but that advantage is skewed towards individual users. Businesses with adequate IT budgets will be better off paying for LastPass, knowing there is a dedicated support team to contact if anything goes wrong.
If you’re on a tight budget, it’s wise to use a free tool like KeePass, but we consider LastPass to be the best choice if it’s within your budget.
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