Passbolt vs LastPass

Passbolt

Strengths

• +Open-source architecture with full transparency and auditability
• +Self-hosting capability for complete data control behind own firewalls
• +Zero-knowledge, OpenPGP end-to-end encryption for client-side credential security
• +Granular team password sharing with intuitive role-based access control (RBAC)
• +Free Community Edition with full functionality for startups and budget-conscious teams
• +Lightweight and fast core web application performance
• +Responsive community forum and open developer support for feedback and bug fixes

Limitations

• −Complex setup and deployment requiring DevOps and command-line skills
• −Clunky browser extension with frequent session timeouts and re-login prompts
• −Limited vault item types (focused on logins/passwords, lacking support for credit cards, secure notes, etc.)

LastPass

Strengths

• +Strong password generation and autofill
• +Centralized admin console for teams
• +Wide range of MFA options
• +SSO integration with major providers

Limitations

• −Past security incidents raised concerns
• −Limited export formats (CSV only)
• −Advanced features locked to higher tiers
• −Learning curve for new admins

Passbolt

• Community Edition (Self-Hosted) Free Unlimited usersOpen-source (AGPLv3) · Self-hosted deployment
• Pro Edition (Self-Hosted) €4.50 per user / month, billed annually (min. 10 users)Volume discounts above 100 users · Free trial on request
• Enterprise Edition (Self-Hosted) On request Custom annual subscriptionHigh availability/disaster recovery consulting · Custom SLA and phone support
• Cloud Business €5 per user / month, billed monthly (min. 10 users)Hosted in Google Cloud (Belgium, Germany) · 7-day free trial
• Cloud Sovereign €7 per user / month, billed annually (min. 10 users)Hosted in Luxembourg (sovereign private data center) · Compliant with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, DORA
• Cloud Enterprise On request Custom annual subscriptionIsolated container deployments · 24/7 SOC monitoring and 4-hour SLA

Volume discounts apply for Pro Edition above 100 users. Custom pricing for Enterprise and Cloud Enterprise plans.

LastPass

• Teams $4.25 per user/monthBilled annually · Basic admin controls · Shared folders
• Business $7 per user/monthBilled annually · 100+ security policies · Up to 3 SSO apps
• Business Max $9 per user/monthBilled annually · Unlimited SSO apps · Advanced MFA

14-day free trial available for business plans. Free personal plan limited to one device type.

Passbolt

Credential & Secret Management

Secure storage of passwords, TOTP, and encrypted notes, Custom fields and secret history tracking, Password expiry policies

Collaboration & Access Control

Private and shared folder structures, Granular sharing permissions and tagging, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and user/group management

Security & Authentication

Per-user/per-secret end-to-end encryption (OpenPGP), Zero-knowledge metadata mode, Multi-factor authentication (MFA/2FA) with Duo, YubiKey NFC, and TOTP, Anti-phishing token mechanism

Client Applications & Usability

Browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave), Native desktop (Windows) and mobile apps (iOS, Android), Command Line Interface (CLI) and offline vault mode, KDBX/CSV import and export

Administration & Compliance

Activity audit logs with SIEM/Syslog export, Self-registration with domain allowlists, Centralized account recovery (Escrow), Server health checks

LastPass

Vault and credentials

Encrypted password vault, Password generator, Autofill, Secure notes

Administration and policy

Admin console, Security policies, Group management, Role-based administration

Authentication and SSO

Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Up to 3 SSO apps (Business), Unlimited SSO apps (Business Max)

Security monitoring and audit

Dark web monitoring, Security dashboards, Administrative reporting, SaaS Monitoring (Business Max)

Integrations

Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, OneLogin