# Dashlane vs LastPass

Published January 1, 2026 · Updated August 10, 2026

LastPass is the top pick for most Mac users looking at Password managers. It is free and installs in one Homebrew command. Dashlane is the stronger choice if you want password manager. As of October 2026, both install with brew install --cask dashlane and brew install --cask lastpass.

On Tahoe 26.x in August 2026 Dashlane is the better vault to recommend to a new Mac buyer between these two: newer phishing controls, cleaner Mac app and passkey UX outweigh its ~$96/year Premium sticker, while LastPass now competes mainly on low price and vault inertia after its 2022 breach. If your vault is already in LastPass and hardened, staying can be defended; starting fresh, start with Dashlane.

## Head to head

| Factor | Dashlane | LastPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Paid | Free |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Replaces | — | 1Password ($3.99/month) |
| Best for | password manager, security, passwords | password manager, passwords, vault |
| Install | brew install --cask dashlane | brew install --cask lastpass |
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |

## Dashlane

Password manager and digital wallet with dark web monitoring and VPN features.

Install: `brew install --cask dashlane`

[Dashlane on Bundl](https://bundl.run/apps/dashlane)

## LastPass

Password manager

Install: `brew install --cask lastpass`

[LastPass on Bundl](https://bundl.run/apps/lastpass)

## Features

- **Mac App & Autofill.** Dashlane is the more polished native Mac experience.
- **Phishing & Breach Protection.** Dashlane's pre-fill phishing intelligence is meaningfully safer in 2026.
- **Passkeys.** Dashlane's passkey management on Mac is more guided.
- **Free Tier.** LastPass's Free cap is slightly more livable; both are intentionally limited.
- **Pricing.** LastPass wins on sticker if you ignore bundling.
- **Breach History & Trust.** Breach history is LastPass's heaviest liability versus Dashlane.
- **File Storage.** Dashlane doubles the file headroom per vault.
- **Business & Admin.** LastPass is cheaper per seat; Dashlane offers more phishing controls — procurement decides.

## FAQ

### Is LastPass still safe in August 2026 after the breach?

LastPass remains alive and has hardened KDF iterations and processes since the 2022 encrypted-vault theft, but reviewers in 2026 still disclose that history and advise a strong unique master password plus 2FA. Many new Mac buyers choose Dashlane, 1Password or Bitwarden specifically to avoid that history.

### How much does Dashlane cost versus LastPass in 2026?

Dashlane Advanced ~$4.99/month billed annually (~$59.88/year), Premium ~$7.99/month billed annually (~$95.88/year) with VPN/monitoring; LastPass Premium ~$3/month billed annually (~$36/year) and Families ~$4/month for 6. LastPass is cheaper; Dashlane bundles more.

### Does Dashlane really include a VPN?

Yes on Premium: Hotspot Shield-powered VPN is bundled at no extra install step, activating alongside the vault on Mac and mobile. Advanced and Free do not include it, and Bitwarden or LastPass never include a VPN.

### Which Free tier is more usable?

Neither is generous. Dashlane Free caps to 1 device and 25 logins — essentially a trial. LastPass Free caps to one device type (desktop or mobile, not both). Both are pushed to sell Premium/Advanced; LastPass's Free is slightly more livable for single-type users.

### Will my passkeys move between them?

Not in bulk. Expect to re-register passkeys after switching vaults in either direction. Both support passkeys as of 2026, but export is gated by platform security design.

### Which is better on macOS Tahoe 26.x?

Dashlane. Its Mac app and Safari extension feel native and include phishing warnings before autofill; LastPass works fine via extension but feels more utilitarian and lacks that pre-fill intelligence.

### Can I try before I pay?

LastPass offers a Premium trial and a gated Free; Dashlane offers Free capped at 25 logins and paid plans with standard refund windows. Check each vendor's site for the current trial or money-back term in your region.

### Does Bitwarden beat both on value?

Yes on price: Bitwarden Free is unlimited devices and logins and Premium is $19.80/year, undercutting both. Dashlane counters with bundle/UX, LastPass with low paid sticker. For vault-only value without bundle, Bitwarden often wins over both of these two.

## Sources

- [Dashlane pricing — personal plans](https://www.dashlane.com/pricing-personal)
- [Dashlane Free limits](https://www.dashlane.com/pricing)
- [Dashlane Premium VPN and monitoring](https://www.dashlane.com/features/vpn)
- [LastPass pricing by plan](https://www.lastpass.com/pricing)
- [LastPass Free vs Premium device limit](https://www.lastpass.com/pricing/lastpass-premium-vs-free)
- [LastPass 2022 breach — encrypted vaults taken](https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/22/23522428/lastpass-data-breach-encrypted-vaults)
- [LastPass breach timeline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LastPass)
- [Dashlane vs LastPass — 2026 comparison](https://www.techradar.com/versus/dashlane-vs-lastpass)

## Related

- [Dashlane vs 1Password](https://bundl.run/compare/dashlane-vs-1password)
- [Dashlane vs Bitwarden](https://bundl.run/compare/dashlane-vs-bitwarden)
- [LastPass vs Bitwarden](https://bundl.run/compare/lastpass-vs-bitwarden)
- [LastPass vs 1Password](https://bundl.run/compare/lastpass-vs-1password)
- [KeePassXC vs LastPass](https://bundl.run/compare/keepassxc-vs-lastpass)

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