By:Gunnar Kallstrom , Updated October 28, 2025 Head of information systems and cybersecurity research
Updated October 28, 2025There are many options when exploring the best password manager for personal or business needs, and Zoho Vault is a top contender.
Read on to learn about the pros, cons, features, and pricing of Zoho Vault. And get answers to frequently asked questions.
Zoho Vault goes all in on security and affordability, as well as compatibility and integration with most browsers and applications. While it might be too over the top for an individual and missing a few features for the largest organizations, it can be a “just right” solution for SMBs.
Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Overall: (5)
Zoho Vault offers Free Forever, Standard, Professional, and Enterprise plans. The personal plan is free, Standard is .90 cents per user per month, Professional is $4.50 per user per month, and Enterprise is $7.20 per user per month (billed annually).
| Free Forever | Standard | Professional | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $.90 per user per month | $4.50 per user per month | $7.20 per user per month |
| Best for | Individuals | Families, small teams | SMBs | Large businesses |
| Free trial | 15-day | 15-day | 15-day | 15-day |
| Platform compatibility | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Vivaldi), Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Vivaldi), Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Vivaldi), Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Vivaldi), Windows |
| Autofill capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of passwords | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Available storage | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Password sharing | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2FA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Account recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support types | 24 hours a day/weekdays phone support; email | 24 hours a day/weekdays phone support; email | 24 hours a day/weekdays phone support; email | 24 hours a day/weekdays phone support; email |
| Encryption | Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Reporting capabilities | Yes (password assessment) | Yes (password assessment, logging all access to passports) | Yes (password assessment, logging all access to passports, intuitive password access) | Yes (password assessment, logging all access to passports, intuitive password access) |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | No | No | No | Yes |
Overall: (5)
Zoho Vault is constantly adding updates, new features, and enhancements to its platform to stay competitive. I was able to use Zoho Vault on an Android phone and a Chrome web browser.
Overall: (4.7)
Zoho Vault’s desktop version has a user-friendly dashboard that gives you a snapshot of your overall password usage, a password assessment score, a breakdown of categories, and other insights.
The Zoho Vault free password manager plan has five main sections in the left toolbar to help you manage your account: Dashboard, Passwords, Folders, Audit, and Settings.
I found it easy to add a Zoho Vault extension to my Chrome browser. A browser extension makes it simple to quickly access your passwords or add/edit your list as you browse.
Overall: (3)
One of Zoho Vault’s faults is its lack of form filling. The company is working on adding it as a feature.
Overall: (4.5)
Years of password management without any reported breaches is a true feat and a testament to Zoho Vault’s dedication to having a secure platform. It uses host-proof-hosting to ensure your data is encrypted and never accessible by anyone with access to the Vault server.
Zoho Vault is also adamant about its internal security policy, which includes dedicated security and privacy teams and physical security at data sites. It follows a 256-bit AES.
Overall: (4.5)
Zoho Vault uses MFA, and lets you decide which method you prefer. You can choose from SMS, voice call, or Google Authenticator. In addition, you can also try out Zoho OneAuth, the company’s MFA application for iOS and Android.
With OneAuth, you can set up your account using a variety of authentication factors, including Touch ID, Push notification, QR code, or Time-based OTP.
Here are some recent improvements to Zoho Vault:
Zoho Vault is a strong competitor for password management compared to other solutions like 1Password and Dashlane. It all depends on the features you need and your budget. Looking closely at each password manager, our team developed an objective comparison chart to show you how Zoho Vault stacks up:
| Provider |  Score (4.4) Starting Price Free Free Trial 15-day Encryption AES-256-bit encryption 2FA  Platform & Device Compatibility Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave) Password Generator Password Sharing Password Recovery Data Breach Monitoring  Email Masking | Best Overall Password Manager  Score (4.7) Starting Price $2.49 per month Free Trial 30-day Encryption XChaCha20 encryption 2FA Platform & Device Compatibility Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and popular browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Safari Password Generator Password Sharing Password Recovery Data Breach Monitoring Email Masking |  Score (4.8) Starting Price Free Free Trial No Encryption AES 256-bit encryption with PBKDF2 SHA256 2FA Platform & Device Compatibility Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with support for all their respective major browsers, including Microsoft Edge Password Generator Password Sharing Password Recovery Data Breach Monitoring Email Masking |  Score (4.6) Starting Price $2.99 per month Free Trial 14-day Encryption AES 256-bit encryption 2FA Platform & Device Compatibility Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), Windows Password Generator Password Sharing Password Recovery Data Breach Monitoring Email Masking |  Score (4.7) Starting Price Free Free Trial 30-day Encryption AES 256-bit encryption 2FA Platform & Device Compatibility Android, iOS, Mac, Web (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), Windows Password Generator Password Sharing Password Recovery Data Breach Monitoring Email Masking |  Score (4.7) Starting Price $3.75 per user Free Trial 30-day Encryption AES 256-bit encryption 2FA Platform & Device Compatibility Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Browser extensions for Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, Chrome Password Generator Password Sharing Password Recovery Data Breach Monitoring Email Masking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | (4.4) | (4.7) | (4.8) | (4.6) | (4.7) | (4.7) |
| Starting Price | Free | $2.49 per month | Free | $2.99 per month | Free | $3.75 per user |
| Free Trial | 15-day | 30-day | No | 14-day | 30-day | 30-day |
| Encryption | AES-256-bit encryption | XChaCha20 encryption | AES 256-bit encryption with PBKDF2 SHA256 | AES 256-bit encryption | AES 256-bit encryption | AES 256-bit encryption |
| 2FA | | | | | | |
| Platform & Device Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave) | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and popular browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Safari | Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, with support for all their respective major browsers, including Microsoft Edge | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), Windows | Android, iOS, Mac, Web (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Browser extensions for Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Edge, Chrome |
| Password Generator | | | | | | |
| Password Sharing | | | | | | |
| Password Recovery | | | | | | |
| Data Breach Monitoring | | | | | | |
| Email Masking | | | | | | |
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If you use Safari, Zoho Vault does not allow you to easily import your saved passwords to the platform, which can be a deterrent to making the switch. There is also no form autofill feature available, and support is only available 24 hours a day on weekdays with no live chat.
Zoho Vault takes security and data privacy seriously and has not had any reported data breaches or other issues in its history. It is trustworthy with many levels of encryption, advanced security measures of both physical and cloud storage, MFA, and transparent pricing.
For teams, paying for Zoho Vault’s higher-level plans may be well worth the additional features like password sharing, advanced reporting, and more.
Determining if Zoho Vault is better than LastPass (or other competitors) depends on your needs and preferences. That said, Zoho Vault has the edge of offering free sync across all devices (which LastPass does not). Also, it has unlimited storage and fine-grained restrictions, unlike LastPass.
Your passwords are stored in Zoho Vaults servers as encrypted data. In other words, even your master password is not accessible to Zoho, so you never have to worry about your information being compromised.
Zoho Vault was developed in 2013 by its parent company, Zoho, a software company offering over 55 applications to more than 80 million users worldwide. The idea was founded in 1996 in Chennai, India by Sridhar Vembu, but the domain name Zoho.com came later when it was purchased in 2002. It became Zoho Corp in 2009.
Our rating process involves a thorough and detailed study of the various features offered vis-a-vis the competition. I looked at the multiple facets and features provided by Zoho Vault compared to other significant industry players by direct testing to ensure an accurate rating.
While I did a comprehensive overview, more weight was given to factors important to end users, including ease of use, security, customer support, security breach reports, scalability, and price.
Zoho Vault did well in most categories, especially its security features and plan options, including a fairly solid free product version. With its free trial offer, it’s worth checking out, especially for small teams looking for a way to manage their passwords efficiently.
Bottom line: Google’s password manager remains a convenient, free tool for Chrome users in 2025. While it still lacks transparency around encryption and broader compatibility, recent design improvements and deeper integration with Android make it a viable option for casual users who stay within the Google ecosystem.
About The Password Manager, Gunnar Kallstrom:
Gunnar Kallstrom, The Password Manager, is a Cyber Team Lead for a DOD contracting company in Huntsville, AL, and has also worked as a CND Cyber Analyst. An author and content creator for a cybersecurity academy, Gunnar spent nearly 15 years in the Army as a musician before entering the cybersecurity field.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Thomas Edison State University and a master’s in organizational development and leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Kallstrom has completed several CompTIA courses, including Secruity+, Network+, A+ Core 1, and A+ Core 2. He earned a CompTIA Security+ Certification. Additionally, he has completed the Cyber Warrior Academy program with more than 800 hours of hands-on, intensive, and lab-driven technical training in cybersecurity methods and procedures.
Passionate about all things cyber, Kallstrom was a speaker on a panel at the 2022 InfoSec World conference, giving a talk entitled “Hacking into a Cyber Career – True Stories.” Kallstrom is also a mentor to entry-level cybersecurity candidates seeking to break into the field. When he’s not working, he still enjoys playing guitar and fishing (not phishing).