Passwork vs Zoho Vault (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Passwork if

• Fits if you want a team vault with roles and audit logs
• Works for IT teams that need SSO and directory sync

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want a free plan, because only a one-month trial is offered
• Tight if you use a personal email, as the trial needs a business address
• Watch out: SSO, the CI/CD integration and the Python SDK need the Advanced plan
• Watch out: the self-hosted edition is licensed separately, with a yearly maintenance renewal
• Watch out: the cloud page does not say whether EUR 3 and EUR 4.5 are billed monthly or yearly

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

Passwork

• Business email is required for the free trial; Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook addresses are not accepted.
• SSO, the CI/CD integration and the Python SDK need the Advanced plan.
• The self-hosted edition is licensed separately: its FAQ lists Standard at 3€ per user/month billed annually, with a yearly maintenance renewal.
• The cloud pricing page does not say whether €3 and €4.5 are billed monthly or annually.

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.

Passwork

Shared vaults and roles

Share credentials through vaults with granular permissions, role-based access and a record of who did what.

Zero-knowledge encryption

The vendor says data is encrypted on the client, so the server never sees it, and is also encrypted in transit and at rest.

Directory and SSO integration

Supports Active Directory and LDAP, with LDAP group mapping to provision users, and SAML single sign-on.

Secrets for developers

An API, a command-line tool, container images and a Python library deliver secrets to CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes.

Audit logs and compliance reports

Security teams get audit logs, compliance reports, advanced two-factor options and security policies.

Apps for every device

Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, and iOS and Android apps.

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.

Passwork

• Standard€3

  per user / month (price shown in euros)

  Core features for small and medium businesses: shared vaults and access without training.

• Advanced€4.5

  per user / month (price shown in euros)

  Adds SSO, a role-based model, the CI/CD integration, the Python SDK, a personal manager and priority support.

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.

Passwork

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.