iCloud Keychain Wins
Winner
iCloud Keychain
7.8
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
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Score Comparison
Criteria
iCloud Keychain
LastPass
Overall Score
7.8
7.3
Security
8.8
6.5
Ease of Use
9.2
8.5
Features
6.0
8.0
Cross-Platform
5.5
8.0
Pricing/Value
10.0
7.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
iCloud Keychain
LastPass
Starting Price
Free
Free / $3/mo
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Free
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose iCloud Keychain
Apple-only users who want seamless, free password management without installing third-party apps
iCloud Keychain excels within the Apple ecosystem with tight integration and strong hardware security. However, its limited cross-platform support makes it unsuitable for users with mixed devices.
Strengths
- Completely free and built into Apple devices
- Secure Enclave hardware protection on supported devices
- Seamless autofill across Safari and iOS apps
- Passkey support with biometric authentication
Limitations
- Very limited Windows support via iCloud app
- No native Android or Linux support
- No secure notes or document storage
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
