Without realizing it, many of us are carrying around the digital equivalent of one of those concierge key rings with a huge number of keys for a ridiculous number of locks. With everything from social media accounts, alternative emails, apps, websites, online stores and more, the online landscape is full of doors, and remembering which key goes to which lock can be not only a chore, it can be a challenge.
That’s where password managers like 1Password and LastPass come in. They simplify your life by storing your ridiculous litany of passwords behind one master password, while providing convenience in a myriad of other ways, like form filling, automatic password generation, extra security features, and file vaults with encrypted cloud storage. But which password manager is the best? Which one offers the most features and the best price?
Below, we do a head-to-head comparison between two of the biggest names in password management to help you decide which option is best for you: LastPass or 1Password?
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