In short
NordPass vs LastPass for business: LastPass Teams covers up to 50 users and NordPass Teams is a 10-user pack. NordPass includes Google Workspace SSO on every business plan and puts Entra ID and Okta on Enterprise; LastPass adds directory integrations and federated login on Business. NordPass can also import straight from a LastPass account.
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NordPass vs LastPass at a glance
| NordPass | LastPass | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Nord Security, the team behind NordVPN | LastPass (marks of LastPass US LP) |
| Vault encryption | xChaCha20-encrypted vault, zero-knowledge architecture | 256-bit AES with zero-knowledge security |
| Unlocking the vault | Master password, biometrics and multi-factor authentication; single sign-on on the business plans | Master password (PBKDF2 with SHA-256, 600,000 iterations); federated login with your identity provider on Business and Business Max |
| Business plans | Teams (10-user pack), Business (from 5 users), Enterprise (from 5 users) | Teams (up to 50 users), Business and Business Max (no user limit) |
| Single sign-on and provisioning | Google Workspace SSO on every business plan; Entra ID, Microsoft ADFS and Okta SSO, plus provisioning with Entra ID and Okta, on Enterprise | Business and Business Max: directory integrations with Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta and OneLogin; SSO for 3 apps on Business, unlimited on Business Max |
| SIEM | Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk integrations on Enterprise | Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel on Business and Business Max |
| Breach and password monitoring | Data Breach Scanner on Business (1 domain) and Enterprise (up to 10 domains) | Dark web monitoring in every plan |
| Business trials | 14-day free business trial, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card and no seat limit; new customers also get a Business Max trial |
| Certifications named | ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, SOC 3, BSI C5 and TRUSTe |
Sources: NordPass Business (opens in a new tab), NordPass plans for business (opens in a new tab), LastPass Business (opens in a new tab) and Is LastPass secure? (opens in a new tab). The sections below explain what the differences mean in use.
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Security model
Both encrypt your vault on your own device, with zero-knowledge designs.
NordPass describes an "xChaCha20-encrypted vault" and a "zero-knowledge architecture"; its Data Breach Scanner runs locally, "so NordPass never sees your unencrypted data" (NordPass (opens in a new tab)). NordPass names ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.
LastPass uses "256-bit AES and PBKDF2 with SHA-256 hashing and salting" and has increased PBKDF2 iterations to 600,000. LastPass describes on its Is LastPass secure? (opens in a new tab) page what it has changed since the incidents it disclosed in 2022, including enhanced vault encryption, a secure software factory and certifications including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and BSI C5. Its own incident update (opens in a new tab) explains what happened.
Our guide are password managers safe? explains what zero knowledge protects against.
Business plans, single sign-on and admin
| NordPass | LastPass | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans and seats | Teams (10-user pack), Business (from 5 users), Enterprise (from 5 users) | Teams (up to 50 users), Business and Business Max (no user limit) |
| Sign-in and provisioning | Google Workspace SSO on every business plan; Entra ID, Microsoft ADFS and Okta SSO, plus provisioning with Entra ID and Okta, on Enterprise | Business and Business Max: directory integrations with Active Directory, Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta and OneLogin; SSO for 3 apps on Business, unlimited on Business Max |
| Sharing | Secure sharing on every plan; group and folder sharing on Business; shared subfolders and the Sharing Hub on Enterprise | Shared folders on every business plan, with customisable permissions |
| Policies and admin | Password Policy, granular policies, activity log and item transfer on every plan; group management on Business and Enterprise | Essential security policies on Teams; 100+ advanced policies and group user management on Business and Business Max |
| Reporting and SIEM | Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk integrations on Enterprise | Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel on Business and Business Max |
| Breach monitoring | Data Breach Scanner on Business (1 domain) and Enterprise (up to 10 domains) | Dark web monitoring in every plan |
| Family benefit for staff | A 'Free Premium plan for all users' row on Business and Enterprise | Free Families account with 5 licences for each Business and Business Max user |
| Trial | 14-day free business trial, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card and no seat limit; new customers also get a Business Max trial |
Team size. NordPass Teams is a 10-user pack, and Business and Enterprise start at 5 users. LastPass Teams covers up to 50 users, and LastPass points larger teams to Business Max: "Scale beyond Teams with support for 50+ users" (LastPass Teams (opens in a new tab)).
Identity provider sign-in. NordPass includes Google Workspace single sign-on on every business plan and adds Entra ID, Microsoft ADFS and Okta, with provisioning, on Enterprise. LastPass adds directory integrations and federated login on Business and Business Max, and its Business plan includes single sign-on for three of your own apps.
Families and staff. LastPass says "Each employee gets a personal LastPass account plus 5 licenses to share with family and friends" on Business (LastPass (opens in a new tab)). NordPass lists a "Free Premium plan for all users" on Business and Enterprise.
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Which suits you?
Match the facts to your situation:
- You want breach monitoring for your company domain: NordPass Business includes the Data Breach Scanner for one domain, Enterprise up to 10; LastPass includes dark web monitoring in every plan
- You are a team of 11 to 50 without directory integration: LastPass Teams covers up to 50 users; NordPass Teams is a 10-user pack, so NordPass Business would be the fit
- You sign in with Google Workspace: NordPass includes Google Workspace SSO on every business plan; LastPass lists Google Workspace among its directory integrations on Business
- You want single sign-on to other cloud apps: LastPass Business includes three SSO apps and Business Max unlimited
Moving from LastPass to NordPass
Many people comparing the two are moving from LastPass. NordPass can import directly: in NordPass Settings, choose Import items, pick LastPass and "Enter your LastPass login credentials for LastPass to automatically send the password data" (NordPass (opens in a new tab)). You can also export a CSV file from LastPass and import it.
NordPass notes that "LastPass exporting does not include file attachments", so download those first, and that LastPass item categories "such as SSH Keys, Custom Items, and Bank Accounts, will be imported as Secure Notes". Delete the export file afterwards. For a business, plan the move by team so shared folders are recreated once. Our switching guide covers each step.
Buying NordPass or LastPass for your organisation
We can quote NordPass and LastPass for your business, so we can help you choose between them rather than steer you to one; the plan and terms are confirmed at quote. We can:
- Help you choose between NordPass and LastPass against your identity platform (Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace or Okta), your team size and how your teams share logins
- Set up single sign-on and user provisioning on the plans that include them, so accounts are created and removed from your directory
- Set policies and build shared folders or vaults for each team before staff are invited
- Import passwords from browsers, spreadsheets or the other password manager
- Keep licensing in one place: licences can be billed monthly, with terms confirmed at quote
See our NordPass and LastPass business pages for each plan in detail. Contact us for free advice on which fits, or a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is NordPass or LastPass more secure?
Both encrypt your vault on your own device so the provider cannot read it. NordPass uses xChaCha20 with a zero-knowledge architecture; LastPass uses 256-bit AES with PBKDF2 at 600,000 iterations, and publishes what it changed after the 2022 incidents. See are password managers safe?.
Can we trial both?
Yes. LastPass offers a 14-day business trial with no seat limit or credit card, and NordPass offers a 14-day free business trial with no credit card. We can help you set up a pilot group on each.
How do I move from LastPass to NordPass?
NordPass can import straight from your LastPass account: choose Import items in NordPass Settings, pick LastPass and enter your LastPass details. Download any LastPass file attachments first, because they are not included (NordPass (opens in a new tab)).
Which suits a team of 20?
LastPass Teams covers up to 50 users, so a team of 20 fits it. NordPass Teams is a 10-user pack, so a team of 20 would look at NordPass Business, from 5 users, which adds shared folders, group management and Password Health.
Do both give staff a personal account outside the work vault?
LastPass Business and Business Max give each employee a LastPass Families account, kept apart from the work vault. NordPass lists a "Free Premium plan for all users" on Business and Enterprise.
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