1. Psono
esaqa GmbH · Vorra · Password managers & identity · 4.4/5
Open-source business password manager, self-hosted or SaaS, free for teams of up to ten users.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Directory
- Open source
Password managers & identity · Alternatives
Best Zoho Directory alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Directory is a password managers & identity product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Directory are Psono (Free plan), Passwork (€3/user/month billed annually), ARCON PAM (On request), Passbolt (Free plan) and Securden (On request). Psono is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Zoho Directory alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Directory's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Directory (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Psono | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Passwork | €3/user/month billed annually | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  ARCON PAM | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Passbolt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Securden | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Uniqkey | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Innefu AuthShield | On request | No | Web | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Uniken | On request | No | Web | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Sectona | On request | No | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  MojoAuth | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Shufti | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Microsoft Entra ID | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Directory |
| 13 |  LastPass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  AWS Cognito | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Dashlane | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Bitwarden | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Duo Security | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Auth0 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  NordPass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Proton Pass | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Directory alternatives in detail
2. Passwork
Passwork Europe SL · Barcelona · Password managers & identity · 4.1/5
Self-hosted password and secrets manager for companies that want to keep credentials on their own servers.
€3/user/month billed annually
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
3. ARCON PAM
ARCON · Mumbai · Password managers & identity · 4.2/5
Identity platform centred on privileged access management, with credential vaulting, SSO and endpoint controls.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
4. Passbolt
Passbolt SA · Password managers & identity · 4.5/5
Open-source team password manager with a free self-hosted edition and paid SSO and audit features.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Directory
- Open source
5. Securden
Securden Inc. · Paramus · Password managers & identity · 4/5
Identity security platform with enterprise password vault, privileged access and endpoint privilege tools.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
6. Uniqkey
Uniqkey · Password managers & identity · 3.9/5
Business password and access manager combining credential vaulting with employee access control.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
7. Innefu AuthShield
Innefu Labs · New Delhi · Password managers & identity · 3.9/5
Multi-factor authentication built in Delhi.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
9. Sectona
Sectona Technologies Pvt Ltd · Mumbai · Password managers & identity · 4.2/5
Mumbai-built privileged access and endpoint privilege management for cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zoho Directory
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Directory
- Also available on Windows
- Can be installed on your own server
10. MojoAuth
MojoAuth · Jaipur · Cybersecurity & endpoint protection · 4.5/5
Passwordless authentication built in Jaipur.
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a Zoho Directory alternative
- Start with a password manager; add SSO when you have 30+ apps or compliance needs.
- Check family or personal vaults for staff to reduce reuse.
- Evaluate the vendor's security track record.
Zoho Directory alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Directory in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Directory on App Advisor are Psono (Free plan), Passwork (€3/user/month billed annually), ARCON PAM (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Directory, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Directory?+
Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Psono (Free plan), Passbolt (Free plan), MojoAuth (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Directory?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including ARCON PAM (On request), Innefu AuthShield (On request), Uniken (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Directory vs Psono: which is better?+
Psono is the closest match to Zoho Directory in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Directory alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in password managers & identity or a category Zoho Directory also covers, and Zoho Corporation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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