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Had It With LastPass Free? Here Are Some Alternatives

New restrictions on syncing make the free edition of LastPass much less appealing. If you’re looking for a new password manager, we've tested all the top contenders. Here's how to pick the right LastPass alternative.

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Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks

  • Myki Password Manager & Authenticator

    Myki Password Manager & Authenticator

    Best For Free Password Management
    4.5 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    Myki is the best free password manager for users looking for secure storage, ease of use, quick authentication, and cross-platform syncing. It has trouble with form-filling on mobile devices, however.
    • Pros

      • Data stored securely on device, not cloud
      • Browser extensions for any platform
      • One-click authentication
      • Includes two-factor authentication service
      • Password strength report
      • Secure sharing
      • Free
    • Cons

      • Form-filling ability limited to desktop app and browser extensions
      • Paid version doesn't add significant value
      • No Security Dashboard for desktop app
      • Information availability is not uniform across platforms
  • LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium

    LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium

    Best for Multi-Factor Authentication Options
    3.5 Good

    Bottom Line:

    LogMeOnce offers plenty of options related to authentication, password inheritance, and security, but it lacks the polish of the competition.
    • Pros

      • Free
      • Diverse MFA options
      • Unique emergency access tool
      • High-quality onboarding tutorial
    • Cons

      • Credential filling didn't work with the Android app in testing
      • Awkward password-importing process
      • Cluttered web vault interface
  • Bitwarden

    Bitwarden

    Best Free Password Management
    5.0 Outstanding

    Bottom Line:

    Bitwarden is simply the best app we've tested for free password management, while the paid version adds extra security and storage options at a low price.
    • Pros

      • Free
      • Open-source
      • Passkey support
      • Emergency access option
      • Data breach monitoring
      • Password hygiene reports
    • Cons

      • Relatively expensive business tiers
  • LastPass

    LastPass

    Best for Ease of Use

    Bottom Line:

    Following a major security breach in which users' encrypted vault data was stolen, LastPass needs to make changes to regain public trust.
    • Pros

      • Supports passwordless vault login
      • Comprehensive password strength report
      • Offers dark web monitoring tools
      • Secure password inheritance
    • Cons

      • Stores unencrypted URLs in user vaults
      • Limited free plan
      • Few import options
      • Does not support U2F
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Buying Guide: Had It With LastPass Free? Here Are Some Alternatives

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