CredGuard vs Microsoft LAPS
Microsoft LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) has been the go-to for rotating local admin passwords, but it requires Active Directory and offers no web-based management. CredGuard delivers the same password rotation with a modern cloud console, full audit trail, and MSP multi-tenant support.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CredGuard | Microsoft LAPS |
|---|---|---|
| Local admin password rotation | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Active Directory required | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web-based cloud console | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full retrieval audit trail | ✓ | ✗ |
| Encrypted password storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| MSP multi-tenant support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works on workgroup machines | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom rotation schedules | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-click password reveal | ✓ | ✗ |
| No infrastructure required | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing Comparison
CredGuard
$5/device/mo
Cloud console, audit trail, encrypted storage, multi-tenant. No infrastructure required.
Microsoft LAPS
Free*
*Requires Active Directory infrastructure. AD licensing, domain controllers, and management overhead not included.
Why Choose CredGuard
- No Active Directory required — CredGuard works on any Windows machine, whether domain-joined, Entra-joined, or standalone workgroup. LAPS is useless without AD.
- Complete audit trail — Every password retrieval is logged with who, when, and why. LAPS stores passwords in AD attributes with no built-in access logging.
- Cloud management console — View and manage passwords from any browser. No need to open ADUC, run PowerShell, or install LAPS UI tools.
- Built for MSPs — Manage local admin passwords across all client tenants from a single dashboard. LAPS requires separate AD infrastructure per client.
- Zero infrastructure cost — While LAPS is "free," it requires Active Directory servers, licensing, and ongoing maintenance. CredGuard is fully cloud-managed.
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Cloud-managed local admin passwords. No Active Directory required.
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