Password Boss (CyberFOX) vs Zoho Vault (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Password Boss (CyberFOX) if

• Fits if you run an IT service business and manage passwords for clients
• Works for teams that want role-based access and an admin console

Look elsewhere if

• Watch out: no prices are published, so cost cannot be compared before a demo
• Watch out: the brand is being folded into CyberFOX, so product names and plans may differ from older pages
• Skip it if you need a desktop app, as only iOS and Android are confirmed
• Not for you if you want a free plan, as only a trial is offered

Pick Zoho Vault if

• Fits if you want a free password manager for yourself with no cap on passwords or devices
• Works for a small team sharing logins at $0.90 a head, or companies already on Zoho Mail, Desk or Projects

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want to share passwords with family for free, as sharing starts on Standard
• Tight if you're a team of two or three wanting shared folders, because Professional needs 5 users
• Not for you if you attach big files to logins, since attachments are capped at 2 MB each
• Pricey if you need single sign-on or Active Directory, which need Enterprise at $7.20 a user with 5 users minimum
• Skip it if you want a Linux desktop app, as the desktop app is Mac and Windows only

Password Boss (CyberFOX)

• Prices are not published: passwordboss.com redirects its pricing page to the homepage and the CyberFOX site offers quotes and demos.
• The brand is being folded into CyberFOX, so the product name and plans may differ from what older pages say.
• Only iOS and Android apps are confirmed on the pages read; other platforms are not listed there.
• Partner and reseller programs are offered, with margins up to 50% advertised for MSPs.

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.

Password Boss (CyberFOX)

Client-side AES-256 encryption

Data is encrypted and decrypted locally with a key derived from the master password, which the vendor says it never stores.

Sharing with 2048-bit RSA keys

Passwords and notes are shared between team members using RSA key pairs, with an expiry date that can be set on shared items.

Role-based access and admin console

Admins add users and assign roles; business logins live in separate profiles from members' personal items.

MSP management portal

A multi-tenant portal gives MSPs dashboards, security scores, usage reports and audit logs across customers.

Two-factor login and biometrics

Supports an authenticator-app code at sign-in, and fingerprint unlock on the iOS and Android apps.

Dark web scan

Monitors stored passwords and email addresses for known breaches, and shows security scores.

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.

Password Boss (CyberFOX)

Pricing could not be confirmed. See passwordboss.com.

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.

Password Boss (CyberFOX)

No public discounts listed.

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.