2026

LastPass vs Proton Pass

LastPass and Proton Pass compared side by side: protection, performance, pricing, and features. Which antivirus suits you better?

LastPass

8.5

/ 10

LastPass is one of the most recognized password managers, offering a solid range of features: password generator, secure notes, dark web monitoring, and family sharing. The interface is simple and pricing fair. Important note: LastPass suffered a significant security breach in 2022/2023 where encrypted vault data was stolen. The company has since overhauled its security architecture.

1st Year PriceCHF 34.90 RenewalCHF 34.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 8.0

Performance 8.8

Best for 9.0

First-year price 8.2

Key features 8.8

Support 8.0

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Proton Pass

8.7

/ 10

Proton Pass comes from the Swiss company Proton AG (ProtonMail, Proton VPN) and focuses on maximum privacy. The software is open source, offers end-to-end encryption, and unique hide-my-email aliases to protect your real email address. Passkeys are supported. The free version is generous. Ideal for users in the Proton ecosystem or privacy-conscious beginners.

1st Year PriceCHF 23.90 RenewalCHF 23.90 PlatformsWindows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad

Protection 9.5

Performance 8.8

Best for 8.7

First-year price 9.0

Key features 8.5

Support 7.8

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Our Verdict

Proton Pass narrowly wins – LastPass is the leaner choice.

Proton Pass scores 8.7 / 10 overall and is the stronger pick on protection and feature scope. If you value maximum performance, low resource use and lower renewal costs, LastPass is the better fit. Both are excellent options for Swiss users.

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Our verdict

LastPass and Proton Pass come out tied at 8.5 out of 10 in our rating. The decision should not hinge on overall score but on your concrete needs.

On price, LastPass currently sits at CHF 35 in year one, Proton Pass at CHF 24. Watch the renewal price closely: both are transparently listed in the table above and matter more long-term than the introductory price.

Strength profiles: LastPass scores highest on usability, Proton Pass on protection. If you care most about one of those dimensions, the choice is clear. For all-round needs, either product is a safe pick.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Criterion	LastPass	Proton Pass
Real-time protection	Yes	Yes
Built-in VPN	No	No
Password manager	No	No
Anti-tracking / anti-phishing	No	No
Parental controls	No	No
Identity protection	No	No
Low system impact	No	No
Platforms	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad	Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone / iPad
Number of devices (standard licence)	999	999
System impact in daily use	Moderate	Moderate

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Frequently asked questions about LastPass vs Proton Pass

Which scores higher on protection, LastPass or Proton Pass?

Both reach top scores in AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives – the differences are small. The exact scores are in the comparison table above.

Which is cheaper in year 1 and on renewal – LastPass or Proton Pass?

Look at the price columns above: year-one price and renewal price are stated transparently side by side. The renewal delta is often the bigger cost factor over 3 years.

Which is better for families, LastPass or Proton Pass?

Both offer family plans for 5–10 devices. What matters: does the product have a dedicated parental-controls mode, screen-time management and a smooth setup. Details in the feature table.

Do I get better Mac/mobile support with LastPass or Proton Pass?

Platform support is listed in the comparison above. Generally: macOS performance is best with Bitdefender and Intego; Android protection is most mature with Bitdefender, Norton and Kaspersky.