Zoho Directory

by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996

Identity and access management from Zoho.

Password managers & identityRecommendedMade in IndiaFree plan

Starting price: Free for up to 10 users; Paid plans per user, priced by region
Free trial / plan: Free forever; 10 users, SSO for 3 third-party apps
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.8; transparency & India fit

What is Zoho Directory?

Zoho Directory is a workforce identity and access management tool, not a password manager. It gives employees single sign-on to company apps, enforces MFA, controls which devices and locations can log in, and provisions or removes user accounts across apps. Think of it as Zoho's answer to Okta or Microsoft Entra ID for small and mid-sized companies.

Its free plan is unusually generous: up to 10 users, SSO for 3 third-party apps (Zoho apps are unlimited), MFA, anomaly detection, and Cloud RADIUS and LDAP for 10 users. That suits an Indian startup that wants to stop shared logins and offboard staff cleanly without a big IAM budget. Zoho cites 350+ pre-built integrations, including Slack, GitHub, Dropbox and Zendesk.

Standard removes the user cap and SSO app limit and adds custom provisioning and custom conditional access; Professional adds custom admin roles, more directory stores, 90-day reports and unlimited RADIUS/LDAP. Paid prices are per user and load by region on Zoho's site; we could not verify rupee rates. The 45-day trial is longer than most competitors offer.

What works well

+Free plan covers 10 users with MFA and SSO for 3 external apps
+Unlimited SSO for Zoho apps even on the free plan
+45-day free trial with no credit card
+Cloud RADIUS and Cloud LDAP included, useful for Wi-Fi and legacy systems
+Mobile admin app for adding users and assigning apps
+Conditional access and anomaly detection out of the box

What to watch out for

−Free plan has no custom domain and only 7 days of logs
−Custom admin roles need the Professional plan
−Smaller app catalogue than Okta or Entra ID
−Rupee pricing not clearly published in a static form

Best suited for: Indian startups and SMBs on Zoho Workplace or Zoho One · Companies needing SSO and MFA for under 10 users at no cost · IT teams wanting cleaner onboarding and offboarding

Zoho Directory at a glance

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Zoho Directory features

Researched from Zoho Directory's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Authentication

Single sign-on
MFA
Device authentication

Access control

Role and policy-based app access
Conditional access
Custom admin roles

Zoho Directory pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 45 days, no credit card required. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Directory pricing breakdown

Free

₹0

Forever free, up to 10 users

SSO for 3 apps
MFA
Anomaly detection
Cloud RADIUS and LDAP for 10 users
7-day logs

Standard

See official pricing page

Per user per month; save 15% yearly

Unlimited users and SSO
Custom provisioning
Custom conditional access
Custom domain
30-day reports

Professional

See official pricing page

Per user per month; save 15% yearly

10 directory stores
Custom admin roles
90-day reports
Unlimited RADIUS and LDAP

• Rupee amounts load dynamically on Zoho's page and were not verified.

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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

350+ pre-built integrations
Slack
GitHub
Dropbox
Zendesk
Trello
All Zoho apps

Security & compliance

MFA
Device authentication
Conditional access and routing policies
Anomaly detection
BYOK as an add-on on higher plans

For Indian businesses

Developed by Chennai-headquartered Zoho Corporation.
Zoho's pricing page says local taxes such as GST may be added; confirm at checkout.
The catalogue lists it as a password manager, but it is an IAM/SSO product.

Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Directory

Certifications & compliance

ISO/IEC 27001 — Zoho-wide certification Source

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Is Zoho Directory the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Indian startups and SMBs on Zoho Workplace or Zoho One
Companies needing SSO and MFA for under 10 users at no cost
IT teams wanting cleaner onboarding and offboarding

Look elsewhere if you are…

Large enterprises with complex hybrid AD estates; compare Microsoft Entra ID or Okta
Individuals looking for a personal password vault; see Zoho Vault

Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.

Sources (3) · updated October 2026

Zoho Directory screenshots

Specifications

Category: Password managers & identity
Vendor: Zoho Corporation
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1996
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free for up to 10 users · Paid plans per user, priced by region
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

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Zoho Directory — frequently asked questions

Is Zoho Directory free?+

Yes. Zoho Directory's free plan covers up to 10 users, SSO for 3 third-party apps, MFA and 7-day audit logs. Zoho apps have no SSO limit.

How much does Zoho Directory cost in India?+

Zoho Directory's Standard and Professional plans are charged per user per month, with about 15% off on yearly billing. Zoho shows prices by region on zoho.com/directory/pricing.html, so check there for rupee rates.

Is GST extra on Zoho Directory?+

Zoho's pricing page states that local taxes such as GST may be charged in addition to listed prices.

Is Zoho Directory a password manager?+

No. Zoho Directory is an identity and access management tool for SSO, MFA and provisioning. Zoho's password manager is Zoho Vault.

How long is the Zoho Directory free trial?+

Zoho Directory offers a 45-day free trial with no credit card required.

Zoho Directory vs Okta: which is better for an Indian SMB?+

Okta has a larger integration catalogue and enterprise depth. Zoho Directory is easier to start with thanks to its free 10-user plan and fits best if you already use Zoho apps.

Does Zoho Directory have a mobile app?+

Yes. Zoho Directory has Android and iOS apps that let admins add users, assign apps and view the organisation.

Does Zoho Directory support LDAP and RADIUS?+

Yes. Zoho Directory includes Cloud RADIUS and Cloud LDAP for 10 users on Free and unlimited on Professional.

How long does Zoho Directory take to set up?+

A small team can enable Zoho Directory SSO and MFA in a day. Provisioning rules and conditional access for many apps take longer.

What is Zoho Directory?+

Zoho Directory is password managers & identity by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Identity and access management from Zoho.

How much does Zoho Directory cost?+

Zoho Corporation publishes: Free for up to 10 users · Paid plans per user, priced by region. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Zoho Directory offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Zoho Directory offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Zoho Directory made in India?+

Yes. Zoho Directory is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Zoho Directory best suited for?+

Zoho Directory suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for password managers & identity.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Directory?+

Popular alternatives in password managers & identity include Zoho OneAuth, Zoho Vault, Dualite. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Zoho Directory deployed?+

Zoho Directory is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.