LastPass vs Authentik
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.6
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
LastPass
Authentik
Password vault
Auto-fill
Password generator
Secure notes
Emergency access
Dark web monitoring
SAML/OIDC/OAuth2
LDAP provider
MFA support
User self-service
Proxy authentication
Flow designer
LastPass Pros
- Long-established with familiar interface
- Good browser extensions across all browsers
- Emergency access feature
LastPass Cons
- Major 2022 security breach — encrypted vaults stolen
- Free plan crippled to 1 device type only
- Lost significant user trust
- Better alternatives exist at same or lower price
- Reddit overwhelming consensus: switch away
Authentik Pros
- Comprehensive SSO solution
- Beautiful modern UI
- Flexible flow designer
- Easy Docker deployment
- Active development
- Good documentation
Authentik Cons
- Complex initial setup
- Resource hungry compared to alternatives
- Younger project less battle-tested
- Limited enterprise ecosystem
- Steep learning curve
- Fewer third-party integrations than Auth0