LastPass switches to freemium model to encourage take up
With increasing numbers of credentials being stolen in data breaches it makes sense to use a password manager to protect your online accounts.
Popular password manager LastPass is encouraging users to make the leap by making its service available free on mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets from today.
The new version also enables first-time users to sync data across the same device type they get started on, without needing to upgrade to LastPass Premium. Users can still choose to get started with LastPass on a desktop or laptop computer if they prefer.
"People often hear about useful apps on the go and want to get started right away from their smartphone," says Joe Siegrist, CEO of LastPass. "This new freemium model allows LastPass users to get started with our password manager on the device of their choice".
Whatever device users choose to get started on, they can use LastPass on that device and any others of the same device type -- desktops, smartphones or tablets -- for free. With this latest change, LastPass is making it easier and more affordable for people to organize their digital lives and improve overall online security.
To sync across an unlimited number of devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, users can upgrade to the LastPass Premium service, which comes with a free 14-day trial and costs $12 per year. You can get started by downloading the free version from the LastPass website.
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