Bitwarden vs Zoho Vault

Bitwarden

• People who want a free password manager on unlimited devices
• Users who prefer open-source software or want to self-host
• Organizations that want per-user pricing with SSO and SCIM available

Zoho Vault

• Individuals who want an unlimited free plan on all their devices
• Small teams that want low per-user pricing
• Companies already using Zoho apps such as Mail, Desk and Projects

Bitwarden

• The free plan leaves out file attachments, the integrated authenticator, vault health reports and emergency access.
• Individual plans share items with only one other Bitwarden user; unlimited sharing starts with Families.
• Listed prices are based on annual subscriptions, and taxes are not included.
• SSO integration and enterprise policies require the Enterprise plan.

Zoho Vault

• The Free Forever plan has no password sharing; sharing starts with the Standard plan.
• Professional and Enterprise each require a minimum of 5 users.
• Shared folders, user groups and breached password alerts need Professional; single sign-on and Active Directory integration need Enterprise.
• File attachments are capped at 2 MB each, and the desktop app is listed for Mac and Windows only.

Bitwarden

Unlimited free vault

The free plan stores unlimited logins, passkeys, notes, cards and identities and works on unlimited devices through browser, mobile and desktop apps.

Open source

Bitwarden's code is open source, and the company describes its security as independently verified.

Passkeys, autofill and generator

Stores and manages passkeys alongside passwords, autofills logins across devices and generates strong passwords and usernames.

Bitwarden Send

Shares sensitive information through a link that disappears. Free accounts can send text only; file sharing comes with paid plans.

Self-hosting

Bitwarden can be deployed on premises or in a private cloud. Families and Enterprise organizations can be moved to a self-hosted server.

Business controls

Teams adds event logs, directory synchronization and SCIM provisioning. Enterprise adds policies, SSO integration and granular access control.

Zoho Vault

Unlimited free vault for individuals

The free plan stores unlimited passwords, notes and documents, syncs across devices and includes browser extensions, mobile apps and a password generator.

Password sharing with permissions

Paid plans share passwords with individuals and groups at several permission levels, and can share once with third parties outside the organization.

Passkeys and passwordless unlock

Stores passkeys alongside passwords, and the vault itself can be unlocked with Zoho OneAuth, Windows Hello, Touch ID, a passkey or a YubiKey.

Admin controls and audit trails

Admins assign roles, transfer password ownership, enforce password policies and review audit trails of password access, user activity and admin actions.

Access control workflow

Enterprise adds a request-release workflow in which access to critical shared passwords needs admin approval and can be limited in time.

Directory and single sign-on integrations

Standard connects to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Enterprise adds Active Directory, Okta and OneLogin integration and single sign-on for cloud apps.

Bitwarden

• Free$0

  1 user. Unlimited passwords and passkeys on unlimited devices, a password and username generator, and two-step login.

• Premium$1.65

  per month, billed annually at $19.80

  Adds the integrated authenticator, 5 GB of encrypted file attachments, emergency access, security reports and priority support.

• Families$3.99

  per month for up to 6 users, billed annually at $47.88

  6 premium accounts with unlimited sharing and collections, plus shared organization storage.

• Teams$4

  per user / month, billed annually

  Secure credential sharing for a team, event logs, directory synchronization and SCIM provisioning.

• Enterprise$6

  per user / month, billed annually

  Everything in Teams, plus enterprise policies, passwordless SSO integration, granular access control and self-hosting.

Zoho Vault

• Free Forever$0

  For individuals: unlimited passwords and passkeys on unlimited devices, autofill, offline access and a built-in 2FA authenticator.

• Standard$0.90

  per user / month, billed annually ($1 billed monthly)

  Adds password sharing with team members, one-time sharing with third parties, user roles, admin controls, cloud backup and IP restrictions.

• Professional$4.50

  per user / month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly)

  Minimum 5 users. Adds user groups, shared folders, a break-glass emergency account, breached password alerts, a CLI and 10 webhooks.

• Enterprise$7.20

  per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly)

  Minimum 5 users. Adds Active Directory integration, single sign-on for cloud apps, a request-release access workflow and SIEM integration.

• Flex PlanCustom

  Volume-based pricing for large organizations, with tailored onboarding and extended trial periods.

Bitwarden

• Other savings

  Free Families plan for Enterprise users

  Bitwarden's pricing page states that the Enterprise plan includes a free Families plan for all of its users.

Zoho Vault

• Annual discount

  Save 10% with yearly billing

  Zoho Vault's pricing page gives a 10% discount on annual subscriptions: Standard drops from $1 to $0.90 per user a month, Professional from $5 to $4.50 and Enterprise from $8 to $7.20.

• Other savings

  Volume discounts on request

  The pricing FAQ says discounts are offered based on the number of licenses purchased, through a custom quote from the sales team.