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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.

Neil J. Rubenking
 & Neil J. Rubenking Principal Writer, Security

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  • Myki Password Manager & Authenticator
    Best For Free Password Management

    Myki Password Manager & Authenticator

    4.5 Outstanding

    Pros & Cons

      • 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
      • 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

    Bottom Line:

    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.

    Specs & Configurations

    Actionable Password Strength Report
    Digital Legacy
    Fill Web Forms
    Import From Browsers
    Multiple Form-Filling Identities
    Product Category Password Managers
    Product Price Type Direct
    Secure Password Sharing
    Two-Factor Authentication
    Learn More Myki Review
  • LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium
    Credit: LogMeOnce
    Best Multi-Factor Authentication Options

    LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium

    3.5 Good

    Pros & Cons

      • Free tier
      • Local storage available
      • Emergency access options
      • Helpful account security features
      • ID theft protection and dark web monitoring are paid add-ons
      • Inconsistent credential capturing and auto-filling on Android

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    LogMeOnce offers plenty of options related to authentication, emergency access, and account security, though its mobile apps lack functionality you get with other password managers.

    Specs & Configurations

    Actionable Password Strength Report
    Digital Legacy
    Fill Web Forms
    Import From Browsers
    Multiple Form-Filling Identities
    Product Category Password Managers
    Product Price Type Direct
    Secure Password Sharing
    Two-Factor Authentication
    Get It Now
    Learn More LogMeOnce Review
  • Bitwarden
    Credit: Bitwarden
    Best Free Data Breach Scanning

    Bitwarden

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Robust free tier
      • Open-source
      • Self-hosting options available
      • Email alias integration
      • Emergency access for paid accounts
      • Data breach monitoring
      • Paywalled password hygiene monitoring
      • The premium subscription price has increased significantly

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    Bitwarden offers a generous free plan that lets you sync credentials across devices, monitor the dark web for compromised emails, and create logins with email aliases, while its premium tier adds handy extras you may or may not need.

    Specs & Configurations

    Actionable Password Strength Report
    Digital Legacy
    Fill Web Forms
    Import From Browsers
    Multiple Form-Filling Identities
    Product Category Password Managers
    Product Price Type List
    Secure Password Sharing
    Two-Factor Authentication
    Learn More Bitwarden Review
  • LastPass
    Credit: LastPass
    Best for Password Manager Beginners

    LastPass

    4.0 Excellent

    Pros & Cons

      • Easy-to-use apps and browser extensions
      • 30-day trials for higher tiers
      • Free, continuous dark web monitoring
      • Supports smartwatches
      • Limited free tier
      • Complicated passwordless login and MFA setup

    Bottom Line:

    Bottom Line:

    LastPass is an easy-to-use password manager that offers well-designed apps for every device you own and even keeps tabs on dark web activity for free.

    Specs & Configurations

    Actionable Password Strength Report
    Digital Legacy
    Fill Web Forms
    Import From Browsers
    Multiple Form-Filling Identities
    Product Category Password Managers
    Product Price Type Direct
    Secure Password Sharing
    Two-Factor Authentication
    Get It Now
    Learn More LastPass Review
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Myki Password Manager & Authenticator
Myki Password Manager & Authenticator
LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium
LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium
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Bitwarden
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LastPass
Myki Password Manager & Authenticator
Myki Password Manager & Authenticator
LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium
LogMeOnce Password Management Suite Premium
Bitwarden
Bitwarden
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About Our Expert

Neil J. Rubenking

Neil J. Rubenking

Principal Writer, Security

My Experience

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that fateful meeting, I’ve become PCMag’s expert on security, privacy, and identity protection, putting antivirus tools, security suites, and all kinds of security software through their paces.

Before my current security gig, I supplied PCMag readers with tips and solutions on using popular applications, operating systems, and programming languages in my "User to User" and "Ask Neil" columns, which began in 1990 and ran for almost 20 years. Along the way, I wrote more than 40 utility articles, as well as Delphi Programming for Dummies and six other books covering DOS, Windows, and programming. I also reviewed thousands of products of all kinds, ranging from early Sierra Online adventure games to AOL’s precursor Q-Link.

In the early 2000s, I turned my focus to security and the growing antivirus industry. After years of working with antivirus, I’m known throughout the security industry as an expert on evaluating antivirus tools. I serve as an advisory board member for the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO), an international nonprofit group dedicated to coordinating and improving testing of anti-malware solutions.

The Technology I Use

Much of the testing I do, particularly testing with real-world ransomware, is just plain dangerous. To perform such tests safely, I sequester them inside virtual machines managed by VMWare Workstation. For cross-platform testing, I use a MacBook Air, a Google Pixel 4, and a 6th-generation iPad.

I rely on my Delphi coding skills to create and maintain small applications. These include programs to check whether an antivirus correctly handled the malware it detected, launch dangerous URLs and record the security program’s reaction, and analyze the malware that I collect for use in testing. I also wrote a tiny browser and text editor for use in testing security apps that have predefined reactions for known products.

I do my writing and research on a Dell OptiPlex desktop, relying on Microsoft Word (my fingers know all the shortcuts). Many of my articles include charts and analysis; Excel is my go-to for those. When work hours end, though, I escape the bounds of Microsoft and Windows. There’s an iPhone in my pocket, I relax with my oversized iPad, and my Kindle Oasis is always loaded with the best science fiction and fantasy.

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