LastPass Free will soon cover your phones or your PCs, but not both
LastPass Free users will have to choose between phones or computers to continue using the service for free.
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What you need to know
A change to LastPass Free will require people to pay for a premium plan if they want to use the password manager on both phones and computers. Starting on March 16, 2021, people will be able to use LastPass Free on phones or computers without paying but cannot use the free plan on both types of devices. People can choose to use LastPass Free on just phones or just computers or upgrade to LastPass Premium to cover both types of devices.
LastPass announced the change in ablog post. In terms of the change to LastPass Free, “computers” refers to LastPass on computers and on all browsers running on laptops and desktops. “Mobile devices” refers to mobile phones, smart watches, and tablets.
If the price increase has you considering other options, make sure to check out our guide on thebest Windows 10 password managers.
LastPass shares a couple of examples to help explain the change:
Your first login on or after March 16 will set the device category that you will use with LastPass Free. You’ll have three chances to change the device category, so you don’t have to worry if you accidentally log in once on a phone but want to use it on just computers.
In addition to requiring a premium plan to use LastPass across all devices, starting on March 17, email support will only be available for LastPass Premium and Families customers. LastPass Free users will have to use the service’s support center and the LastPass Community.
LastPass Free users can upgrade to LastPass Premium for $2.25 per month for a limited time (billed annually). That price change is not available for current LastPass Premium customers, which normally pay $3 per month for the service.
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If you love LastPass and want to use it on all of your devices, you’ll have to sign up for LastPass Premium starting on March 16.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
