Dashlane Wins
Score Comparison
Criteria
Dashlane
LastPass
Overall Score
8.6
7.3
Security
9.0
6.5
Ease of Use
9.0
8.5
Features
9.0
8.0
Cross-Platform
8.5
8.0
Pricing/Value
7.5
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
Dashlane
LastPass
Starting Price
Free / $4.99/mo
Free / $3/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Dashlane
Users who want premium features including VPN in one subscription
Dashlane offers a premium experience with unique features like built-in VPN and automatic password changing, justifying its higher price for users who'll use the full feature set.
Strengths
- Built-in VPN included with Premium plan
- Excellent password health dashboard
- One-click automatic password changer
- Dark web monitoring and breach alerts
Limitations
- Most expensive mainstream option
- Free tier limited to 25 passwords
- No self-hosting option available
When to Choose LastPass
Budget-conscious users willing to accept past security concerns for convenience
LastPass offers a convenient free tier and easy interface, but its history of security breaches makes it difficult to recommend over more secure alternatives.
Strengths
- Free tier available with unlimited passwords
- Easy-to-use interface for beginners
- Automatic password change feature
- Good browser extension functionality
Limitations
- SECURITY CONCERN: LastPass suffered a major breach in 2022. Stolen vault backups are still being cracked as of 2025, with over $28M in crypto theft traced to the breach. Most security experts recommend switching to alternatives like Bitwarden, 1Password, or Dashlane.
- Multiple security breaches have damaged trust
- Free tier limited to one device type
