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Password Managers comparison · 2026
LastPass (77) and Dashlane (81) are closely matched — this is one of the tightest Password Managers comparisons in our database, with just 4 points separating them overall. Dashlane has the edge on Security (88 vs 65). The two are closest on Ease of Use, where the gap is just 0 points. On pricing, LastPass starts cheaper at $3/mo versus $5/mo. Use the radar chart and dimension table below to find which fits your specific priorities best.
LastPass
The legacy pick — now playing catch-up on trust
77/100
Dashlane
Premium UX with built-in VPN
81/100
Radar comparison
LastPass
77
Dashlane
81
Security
Encryption standard, zero-knowledge architecture, audit results
Ease of Use
Onboarding, daily UX, autofill reliability
Cross-Platform
Browser extensions, mobile apps, OS support
Price/Value
Free tier, paid tier cost vs features
Team Features
Sharing, vaults, admin controls, SSO
Import/Export
CSV import, migration tools, portability
Browser Extension
Autofill accuracy, extension speed, form detection
Overall Score
LastPass
Pros
Cons
Dashlane
Pros
Cons
Choose LastPass if you value cross-platform most and have budget for $3/month or more. Choose Dashlane if you value security most and have budget for $5/month or more. If neither dimension is a clear priority, Dashlane's higher overall score (81/100) makes it the safer default in the password managers category.
Based on our independent scoring across 7 dimensions, Dashlane scores 81/100 overall versus LastPass's 77/100 — a 4-point margin. Dashlane leads on Cross-Platform in particular. That said, LastPass may still be the right choice if the dimensions where it scores higher match your specific priorities — the radar chart above shows the full profile side by side.
LastPass starts cheaper at $3/month versus Dashlane's $5/month. At higher usage tiers, the gap may narrow depending on each tool's scaling model. Check the official pricing pages for current plans — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Dashlane scores higher on Security — 88/100 versus 65/100 for LastPass. If security is your primary decision criterion, Dashlane is the stronger choice in this head-to-head.
Switching between password managers tools is generally possible but involves migration effort: exporting your data or configuration from LastPass, re-importing or reconfiguring in Dashlane, and updating any API integrations or environment variables in your codebase. The effort scales with how deeply embedded the tool is in your stack. Test Dashlane on a non-production project first before migrating.
LastPass (77/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise cross-platform — its strongest dimension — and who want a free entry point. Dashlane (81/100) is the better fit for teams who prioritise security and want a free entry point. If both dimensions matter equally, the overall score winner (Dashlane) is the safer default choice.
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