MoatKeyA LastPass alternative: how MoatKey compares, honestly
LastPass is a well-known password manager with apps and extensions for many devices. MoatKey is newer and smaller. If you are searching for a LastPass alternative, this page lays out the differences fairly, including the ones that favor LastPass.
Short version: LastPass has a wider feature list and more browser support. MoatKey is a good fit if you want shared Castles, shared two-factor codes and safety-number checks, and you accept that MoatKey has had no independent audit yet.
Side by side
| LastPass | MoatKey | |
|---|---|---|
| Family plan | Families plan for a group of six, with personal password sharing | Family plan: up to 6 people, unlimited shared Castles |
| Platforms | Browser autofill for Chrome, Safari and Firefox; Android and iPhone/iPad autofill | iPhone, iPad, Android, and Chrome and Edge extensions |
| Emergency access | Lists emergency access for a trusted contact | Emergency access (Legacy), set up on a Family or Team plan, with a 3 to 30 day waiting period you choose |
| Passkeys | Create, store and manage passkeys | Beta, browser extension only |
| Password health | Security dashboard for weak, reused and old passwords; dark web alerts | Password health for weak, reused and old logins, run on your device; optional breach alerts, off by default |
| Independent audits | Not covered here; see its Trust Center | None yet. Internal security review only |
| Pricing | Check LastPass’s pricing page for current pricing. MoatKey’s plans are on the MoatKey page. | |
Where LastPass is stronger
- More browsers. It lists autofill for Safari and Firefox as well as Chrome. MoatKey does not have a Safari or Firefox extension.
- A wider feature list. It lists dark web monitoring, sharing with friends, employees and contractors, and, for businesses, user management, directory integration, single sign-on and more.
- Business tooling. The business admin features LastPass lists go beyond what MoatKey Team offers today, and MoatKey Team is available in the browser extension only.
A word on security history
LastPass has published notices about a 2022 security incident in which it says a backup of customer vault data was copied, and it explains what it says is and is not protected by encryption. We are not going to characterize it. Read LastPass’s own account in its security incident notice and decide for yourself. MoatKey has no comparable history, but it is also much newer and has had no independent audit.
Both products describe a zero-knowledge design, where the master password is not stored by the company. LastPass states this on its security page; MoatKey’s version is on our Security page.
Where MoatKey is different
- Castles. Share a Castle with the people you choose, as Viewer, Editor or Castle Admin. Removing someone changes the Castle’s key.
- Shared two-factor codes. The whole Castle can see the current code for a shared login, generated on each member’s own device. See authenticator codes.
- Safety numbers. New members are added only after an owner or admin compares their safety number, and this is on by default. How it works.
- Signed key changes. When a Castle’s key changes, the owner signs the change, and members’ apps refuse one that is not signed.
- A free plan. Up to 50 saved items, built-in authenticator codes, a password generator and import.
MoatKey’s honest limits
- MoatKey had an internal security review on October 1, 2026 and has no independent audit yet. We plan one and will say so on the Security page.
- If you forget your master password and lose your Emergency Kit, we cannot recover your vault. Nobody can.
- MoatKey is newer, with a shorter track record and fewer platforms and features than LastPass lists.
Switching
LastPass is not a named import source in MoatKey’s import help, which lists Chrome, Edge and Bitwarden exports plus text and other CSV files. MoatKey says CSV files with a password column usually work, but we have not listed LastPass as supported, so test with a small file first.
- Export your vault from LastPass to a file, following LastPass’s own help.
- In the MoatKey extension, open Tools → Import and choose the file (on Android, Settings → Import passwords → From a file).
- Check the count, import, then delete the export file and empty your trash. It holds your passwords in plain text.
Questions
Is MoatKey a good LastPass alternative?
It can be if you want shared Castles, shared two-factor codes and safety numbers, and you are comfortable with a newer product that has had an internal review but no independent audit.
Can I import my LastPass vault into MoatKey?
LastPass is not a named import source. MoatKey’s import reads Chrome, Edge and Bitwarden exports, and other CSV files with a password column usually work. Try a small file first.
Does MoatKey work in Firefox or Safari?
No. MoatKey has extensions for Chrome and Edge (and it works in other Chrome-based browsers) plus apps for iPhone, iPad and Android.
What if I forget my MoatKey master password?
We cannot reset it. Use your Emergency Kit and Recovery Key. If you have neither, nobody can open the vault.
Which is cheaper?
We do not quote other companies’ prices. Check LastPass’s pricing page for current pricing and compare it with MoatKey’s plans.
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