# IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) vs Psono Password Manager Comparison

| | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 53 | 21 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (37.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)

Pros:
- Useful (2 reviews)
- Authentication (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity Issues (1 reviews)
- Complex Usage (1 reviews)

### Psono Password Manager

Pros:
- Security (5 reviews)
- Customer Support (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Mobile App Issues (2 reviews)
- Poor UI (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (42 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.7 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 9.6 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (40 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Psono Password Manager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Open Source Community Edition

Price: Free

Description: Completely free and open source version

Key Features:
- All community features
- Basic support

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/psono-password-manager/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Database Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | 8.0/10 | 18 |
| **Psono Password Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supported Databases** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 7.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Activity Monitoring** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Masking** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audits** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Center Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | 8.7/10 | 5 |
| **Psono Password Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Prevention

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Encryption Key Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | 8.9/10 | 11 |
| **Psono Password Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Durability** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Envelope Encryption** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Availability

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **API/Integrations** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Service Integration** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regional Support** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management Console** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Secrets Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | 9.0/10 | 8 |
| **Psono Password Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audit trail** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cental dashboard** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Universal approach** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Password Managers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | 8.9/10 | 23 |
| **Psono Password Manager** | 9.1/10 | 20 |

#### Usability & Access

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quick Login** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Browser Extension** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Mobile App Usability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Device Use** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Admin Management** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Security Measures

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Password Generator** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Security Audits** | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 

#### Storage

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Digital Wallet** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **File Storage** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

### Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Psono Password Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Full-Disk Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Psono Password Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Password Managers](https://www.g2.com/categories/password-managers)

**Unique to IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) (5):** [Secrets Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/secrets-management-tools), [Encryption Key Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-key-management), [Data Center Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-center-security-solutions), [Database Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-security), [Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-software)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault) | Psono Password Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.5% | 66.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.3% | 28.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.3% | 4.8% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)

- **Computer Software:** 22.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8%
- **Banking:** 6.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.1%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 29.2%

#### Psono Password Manager

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.0%
- **Computer Software:** 15.0%
- **Religious Institutions:** 5.0%
- **Online Media:** 5.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 5.0%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 5.0%
- **Insurance:** 5.0%
- **Information Services:** 5.0%
- **Gambling & Casinos:** 5.0%
- **Furniture:** 5.0%
- **Other:** 30.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)

- [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1235 reviews)
- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1807 reviews)
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- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1163 reviews)
- [Azure Key Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-key-vault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [KeePass](https://www.g2.com/products/keepass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (222 reviews)
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- [Dashlane Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/dashlane-password-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (626 reviews)

### Alternatives to Psono Password Manager

- [Bitwarden](https://www.g2.com/products/bitwarden/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1348 reviews)
- [passbolt](https://www.g2.com/products/passbolt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1807 reviews)
- [LastPass](https://www.g2.com/products/lastpass/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2056 reviews)
- [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1235 reviews)
- [RoboForm](https://www.g2.com/products/roboform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (752 reviews)
- [NordPass Business](https://www.g2.com/products/nordpass-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (642 reviews)
- [Dashlane Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/dashlane-password-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (626 reviews)
- [IT Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/it-glue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (707 reviews)
- [Hudu](https://www.g2.com/products/hudu/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (357 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)

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### Psono Password Manager

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault-vs-psono-password-manager)