LogMeIn, the company behind the popular LastPass password manager, has announced a major change in how the free tier of service works. From March 16, 2021, free tier users will be limited to using the service on a desktop or mobile only.
Currently, the free tier of LastPass is, by and large, a fully functional password manager that allows the service to be used on mobile and desktop platforms. This means that you can create and save passwords on your computer through the desktop client and they will be automatically synced with your phone or tablet through the mobile app.
From March 16, when free tier users log into the mobile app or desktop app, that particular platform will become their default platform. Let’s say you choose the office; in this case, you can continue to use the service on the desktop and synchronize your passwords on multiple computers, but not with your phone or tablet.
If you are not happy with your choice of platform, you will have three chances to switch to the other. After your three attempts expire, you will be locked into the last chosen platform.
If you want to unblock cross-platform sync support again, your option after March 16 would be to subscribe to one of the company’s premium tiers, which currently includes a $ 36 / year individual plan (available for $ 27 / year for a limited time) and $ 48 / annual family plan.
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