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Psono vs LastPass

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to LastPass? Here's how Psono compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Psono. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Psono
LastPass
What it is
Open-source password manager with zero-knowledge encryption for teams
Password manager for teams and businesses with SSO and MFA.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2008
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Business customers on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, BSI C5, FIDO2 Server
Price from
€2/user/mo
$4.25/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
G2 4.7/5 (21) · OMR 4.8/5 (8)
G2 4.4/5 (1,980) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (2,787)
Integrations
Microsoft Azure AD / Entra ID, ADFS, Keycloak, Univention, OpenID Connect (OIDC) +20
Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, OneLogin, Splunk +2

Where each one wins

Psono

Strengths

  • +End-to-end client-side encryption with open-source transparency
  • +Comprehensive security auditing and robust 2FA/multi-authentication support
  • +Team credential sharing and enterprise integrations (LDAP/Active Directory/SAML)
  • +Cross-platform availability (desktop, web, mobile, browser extensions)
  • +Cost-effective pricing with free Community Edition and low-cost tiers (€2–3/user/month)
  • +Responsive customer support and direct developer accessibility
  • +Smooth deployment for self-hosting via Docker
  • +Flexible onboarding for experienced IT teams

Limitations

  • −Dated and utilitarian user interface, especially in mobile apps
  • −Steeper learning curve for non-technical users
  • −Occasional sync delays in multi-device environments

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

Data residency & compliance

Psono
LastPass
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available for Business customers on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
Listed →
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, BSI C5, FIDO2 Server

Pricing

Psono

  • Community Edition (Self-Hosted) $0 per instanceOpen-source · Core password management · Unlimited users
  • Enterprise Edition Limited (Self-Hosted) Free up to 10 usersAll enterprise features · Free for up to 10 users
  • Enterprise Edition (Self-Hosted) €2 per user per month, billed annually (min. 25 users)Full enterprise feature set · Minimum 25 users required · Annual billing
  • SaaS Edition (Cloud EE) €3 per user per monthManaged cloud deployment · Annual or monthly billing options · Public demo instance available

Custom SLA contracts and large enterprise quotes available on request.

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.

Features

Psono

Security & Cryptography
Client-side encryption using NaCl cryptography, Multilayer transport encryption (TLS 1.2 with Salsa20), Encryption at rest for server databases, Cryptographic server pinning
Credential & Secret Management
Password generator, Automatic form autofill and capture, HTTP Basic Auth handling, TOTP authenticator generation
Collaboration & Access Control
End-to-end encrypted password and folder sharing, Anonymous link sharing, Role-based access control (RBAC), User group management and inheritance
Storage & File Security
Client-side encrypted file storage and sharing, Site-affine file storage routing, Multi-backend storage support
Enterprise Administration & Governance
Web-based Admin Portal, Multi-tenant administration and delegated administration, High-availability (HA) cluster support, Server health-check API

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
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