Zoho Vault
Password managers
Identity management software
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What is Zoho Vault
Zoho Vault is a business password manager used to store, organize, and share credentials and other sensitive notes across teams. It targets SMB and mid-market organizations that need centralized password governance, role-based access, and auditability for shared accounts. The product includes browser extensions, mobile apps, and administrative controls such as password policies, access workflows, and reporting. It also integrates with other Zoho services and common business tools via integrations and APIs.
Team sharing and access controls
Zoho Vault supports shared password folders, role-based permissions, and granular access rights for users and groups. Admins can control who can view, use, or manage credentials and can revoke access when roles change. These capabilities fit common IT and operations workflows where multiple staff need controlled access to the same accounts. The product also supports secure sharing without exposing plaintext passwords in some usage patterns (for example, controlled access via extensions).
Auditing and administrative reporting
The platform provides audit trails for access and changes to stored items, which helps with internal controls and investigations. Administrative reporting supports visibility into user activity and shared credential usage. This is useful for organizations that need evidence of access governance for compliance or security reviews. It aligns with expectations for business-grade password management in the reference space.
Zoho ecosystem and API integration
Zoho Vault integrates with other Zoho applications and offers integration options for broader IT environments. APIs and supported integrations enable onboarding/offboarding workflows and credential usage in connected tools. For organizations already using Zoho services, this can reduce operational friction compared with deploying a standalone tool. It also supports common end-user access methods through browser extensions and mobile apps.
Limited full IAM feature depth
While it supports user management, roles, and access governance for stored credentials, Zoho Vault is not a full identity provider. Organizations looking for advanced identity management capabilities (for example, broad SSO coverage, adaptive access policies, or full lifecycle identity governance across many apps) may need additional IAM tooling. This can increase complexity when the requirement goes beyond credential storage and sharing. Fit depends on whether the primary need is password management versus enterprise IAM.
Advanced secrets use cases
Zoho Vault focuses on human and team credential management rather than developer-centric secrets management for infrastructure and applications. Teams needing features such as dynamic secrets, deep integration with CI/CD pipelines, or complex secret rotation patterns may find the product less aligned to those requirements. This can matter for DevOps-heavy environments where machine-to-machine secrets are the primary concern. In such cases, a dedicated secrets platform may be a better fit.
Enterprise controls vary by plan
Some administrative and compliance-oriented capabilities are typically tied to higher-tier plans, which can affect total cost for larger deployments. Organizations should validate which features are included for items like advanced reporting, policy enforcement, and integrations. This is particularly important when standardizing across many departments or subsidiaries. Procurement often requires confirming plan entitlements before rollout.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0.00 per user/month (Free forever) | Unlimited passwords, passkeys & storage; unlimited devices; save & autofill passwords; passwordless login (Zoho OneAuth, Windows Hello, TouchID, Passkey, YubiKey); password generator; security dashboard; data backup; offline access; mobile apps & browser extensions; audit trails; MFA via Zoho OneAuth. |
| Standard | $1.00 per user/month (monthly); $0.90 per user/month (billed annually, 10% discount) — (Zoho states paid plans start at $1/user/month; annual discount = 10%) | Everything in Free PLUS: secure password sharing with team members; one-time sharing to third parties; share passwords with TOTP codes; passkey management; user provisioning, roles & management; transfer/acquire ownership of passwords; centralized admin controls; password expiration alerts; cloud backup; IP-based access restriction; Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 integration; priority technical support; user access & activity reports. |
| Professional | Official USD price not displayed on main pricing page (may vary by region). Zoho India page lists: ₹248 per user/month (billed annually, minimum 5 users). | Everything in Standard PLUS: create/manage user groups; share folders; break-glass emergency access; webhook integration (10 free webhooks); CLI; scheduler for reports; breached password alerts; geolocation restriction; sync users/groups from Azure & Google Workspace; folder access and sharing activity reports. Minimum user count (per Zoho business pages): 5 users. |
| Enterprise | Official USD price not displayed on main pricing page (may vary by region). Zoho India page lists: ₹432 per user/month (billed annually, minimum 5 users). | Everything in Professional PLUS: Active Directory integration & user provisioning; Single Sign-On for cloud apps; password access control (request-release) workflow; custom alerts for password events; Okta & OneLogin integrations; help desk & SIEM integration; rebranding; unlimited webhooks; sync users/groups from Okta. |
| Flex / Contact Sales | Custom pricing — contact sales | Tailored onboarding, training, extended trial options, and volume-based pricing for large organisations. |
Seller details
Zoho Corporation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
1996
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