Bitwarden vs Zoho Vault: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Bitwarden scores 92 out of 100 and Zoho Vault scores 79. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Best Password Managers 2026: Independent Ranking How we rank

1

Bitwarden

92/100
4

Zoho Vault

79/100

Score breakdown

BitwardenZoho Vault
Security9871
Features10077
Price8290
Reputation8574
Transparency83100

Pros and cons

Bitwarden

  • The vault is encrypted on your device: the company cannot read your passwords
  • Security verified by an independent audit
  • App code is open source and can be reviewed by anyone
  • Runs on almost every platform

Zoho Vault

  • Affordable paid plan
  • The vault is encrypted on your device: the company cannot read your passwords
  • Security verified by an independent audit
  • Runs on almost every platform

Facts side by side

FactBitwardenZoho Vault
Zero-knowledge encryptionYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Independent security auditYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Latest audit year2025 bitwarden.com2023 zoho.com
Open source codeYes bitwarden.comNot verified
Passkey storageYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Hardware key sign-in (FIDO2/YubiKey)Yes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Supported platforms (of 7)7 bitwarden.com6 zoho.com
Password sharingYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Breach alertsYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Emergency accessYes bitwarden.comNot verified
Free planYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Cheapest paid plan per month$1.65 bitwarden.com$0.90 zoho.com
App Store rating4.8★ itunes.apple.com4.7★ itunes.apple.com
App Store ratings35,183 itunes.apple.com885 itunes.apple.com
Bug bounty programmeYes bitwarden.comYes zoho.com
Founded2016 bitwarden.com1996 zoho.com
Company headquartersUnited States bitwarden.comIndia zoho.com
CompanyBitwarden, Inc. bitwarden.comZoho Corporation zoho.com

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