If you don't keep the passwords in a secure place - someday your account will be hacked. It almost certainly is. There are dozens of password managers on the market, but which ones are the best for business? In this review, we'll compare the five industry leaders—Zoho Vault, 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, and NordPass—across security features, usability, price, and integrations.
Security features — all at a high standard
Regarding basic security, all five managers offer a high and similar level:
| attribute | Zoho Vault | 1Password | Bitwarden | LastPass | NordPass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encryption | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | XChaCha20 |
| Two-step authentication (2FA) | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Zero Knowledge | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Password strength test | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Advanced features — this is where the differences begin
The significant differences start at the feature level, especially around SSO and integrations:
| attribute | Zoho Vault | 1Password | Bitwarden | LastPass | NordPass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Password generator | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Password sharing | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| SSO (Single Sign-On) | yes | not | not | yes | not |
| Corporate password policy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| API access | yes | yes | yes | yes | not |
| Integration with a third party | extensive | limited | good | extensive | limited |
Pricing - who pays the most?
The price differences between the managers are significant, especially when you consider the level of the organization:
| password manager | Free plan | Minimum price | remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Vault | yes | $0.90 per user/month | Completely free on Zoho One |
| 1Password | not | $2.99 per month | No free option |
| Bitwarden | yes | $1 per month | Open source — the cheapest |
| LastPass | yes | $2.32 per month | Security breaches in the past |
| NordPass | not | $1.99 per month | Elegant interface, limited SSO |
Unique features for each manager
Beyond the common features, each manager has its own differentiation that may decide the decision:
- Zoho Vault: Full integration with Zoho products, built-in SSO, enterprise-grade password policy enforcement — and zero cost in Zoho One.
- 1Password: a travel mode that temporarily removes sensitive data when crossing borders, a 'watchtower' that warns of hacks and weak passwords, and full functionality within the browser.
- Bitwarden: open source — full transparency tested by the community, self-hosting option for organizations that want full control over the data, and an extremely low price.
- LastPass: Emergency access that allows specified people to access the vault in emergencies, and a wide range of integrations with third-party applications.
- NordPass: advanced XChaCha20 encryption (less common but very secure), a data leak scanner for real-time hack monitoring, and an extremely intuitive user interface.
When is Zoho Vault the obvious choice?
For businesses that already work with Zoho products — Zoho Vault is the natural choice for several reasons: it is included in Zoho One at no additional cost, the integration with Zoho CRM and Zoho Directory is native, the built-in SSO enables a unified login to all the organization's systems, and the password policy can be enforced at an enterprise level. For non-Zoho businesses who want a cost-effective open source solution — Bitwarden is a great alternative.
Conclusion
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