Proton Pass vs Zoho Vault

Proton Pass9.4Visit Zoho Vault8.8Visit

Higher score Proton Pass #1 in Password Managers 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Proton Pass

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Zoho Vault #4 in Password Managers 8.8/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Zoho Vault

• Proton Pass fits best

  Best all-around free password manager

• Zoho Vault fits best

  Budget-conscious teams and Zoho users

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Side by side

Feature	Proton Pass 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Vault 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Password Managers	#4 in Password Managers
Best for	Best all-around free password manager	Budget-conscious teams and Zoho users
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	15 days
Free trial length	14 days	15 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Proton Pass 5/5 · Zoho Vault 5/5
Passkey support	✓	✓
Secure sharing	✓	✓
Business admin controls	✓	✓
Family plan	✓	✓
Passwordless account login	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, browser extensions, API
Our review
Pros	Unlimited free logins, devices, notes, and credit cards Passkeys, autofill, password generation, and secure sharing Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers	Free plan includes unlimited passwords, passkeys, storage, and devices Passkeys, passwordless unlocking, sharing, and autofill cover daily access needs Strong administration, audit features, imports, and enterprise integrations
Cons	Advanced sharing and authenticator features require Pass Plus Family and business plans add paid administration layers Professional business features require a minimum of three users	Family-specific sharing is not part of the listed offering Advanced workflows and integrations require higher-tier plans The broad administration feature set may exceed individual users' needs
Our verdict	Proton Pass is an end-to-end encrypted password manager for individuals, families, and organizations. It stores logins, passwords, notes, credit cards, identities, and email aliases, while autofilling credentials across supported browsers… Read the review →	Zoho Vault is a cloud-based password manager for individuals, teams, enterprises, and developers. It stores passwords, passkeys, payment cards, notes, documents, and other sensitive information in an encrypted vault. Users can generate and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Proton Pass — where it wins

  • Unlimited free logins, devices, notes, and credit cards
  • Passkeys, autofill, password generation, and secure sharing
  • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and major browsers

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced sharing and authenticator features require Pass Plus
  • Family and business plans add paid administration layers
  • Professional business features require a minimum of three users

• Zoho Vault — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited passwords, passkeys, storage, and devices
  • Passkeys, passwordless unlocking, sharing, and autofill cover daily access needs
  • Strong administration, audit features, imports, and enterprise integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Family-specific sharing is not part of the listed offering
  • Advanced workflows and integrations require higher-tier plans
  • The broad administration feature set may exceed individual users' needs

• Proton Pass9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad free password manager with passkeys, sharing, and apps across major platforms.

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• Zoho Vault8.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A feature-rich password manager with a free plan and low-cost team administration.

  Visit Zoho VaultFull verdict →