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Head-to-head · Key Management Software

Eviden KMS vs Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks side by side

Higher score Eviden KMS #7 in Key Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Eviden

Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager #8 in Key Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Utimaco

Eviden KMS leads on 0 checks, Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreEviden KMS · 8.7/10
Most featuresEviden KMS · 4 of 5

Eviden KMS scores higher on our rubric for key management software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Eviden KMS is the better fit for mixed database and cloud environments. Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager is the better fit for established hybrid infrastructure operators.

Eviden KMS fits best
Mixed database and cloud environments
Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager fits best
Established hybrid infrastructure operators

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Feature	Eviden KMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#7 in Key Management Software	#8 in Key Management Software
Best for	Mixed database and cloud environments	Established hybrid infrastructure operators
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	18 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Eviden KMS 4/5 · Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager 3/5
HSM-backed keys	✓	✓
Automatic key rotation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Audit logs	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Key import	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Customer-managed keys	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Not checked yet	Hybrid
Supported key types	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Supports symmetric and asymmetric keys with HSM-backed protection Connects with major cloud, database, backup, and workplace platforms Offers KMIP, REST, CLI, web access, PKI, and policy-driven rotation	Centralizes on-premises and cloud cryptographic key management Supports KMIP, RESTful, and KMS interfaces Adds audit reporting, backups, recovery, and embedded-HSM protection
Cons	HSM keys support manual rotation rather than automatic rotation HSM integration depends on PKCS#11 and supported HSM platforms Its broad scope may exceed the needs of a single-system deployment	Pricing requires contact with sales Physical appliance models have different FIPS security levels AWS BYOK key rotation is documented as on-demand
Our verdict	Eviden KMS is a source-available server application for managing cryptographic keys, encryption operations, and PKI workflows. It suits organizations that need one control layer across cloud services, databases, backup systems, workplace… Read the review →	Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager (ESKM) centralizes the generation, storage, versioning, lifecycle management, and administration of cryptographic keys across on-premises and cloud workloads. It is aimed at established organizations… Read the review →

E Eviden KMSKey Management Software 8.7Pricing on request
Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key ManagerKey Management Software 8.6Pricing on request

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Strengths and trade-offs

Eviden KMS — where it wins
- Supports symmetric and asymmetric keys with HSM-backed protection
- Connects with major cloud, database, backup, and workplace platforms
- Offers KMIP, REST, CLI, web access, PKI, and policy-driven rotation
Where it doesn't
- HSM keys support manual rotation rather than automatic rotation
- HSM integration depends on PKCS#11 and supported HSM platforms
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of a single-system deployment
Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager — where it wins
- Centralizes on-premises and cloud cryptographic key management
- Supports KMIP, RESTful, and KMS interfaces
- Adds audit reporting, backups, recovery, and embedded-HSM protection
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- Physical appliance models have different FIPS security levels
- AWS BYOK key rotation is documented as on-demand

Eviden KMS8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad key management system for teams spanning cloud, databases, backups, and PKI.
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Utimaco Enterprise Secure Key Manager8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A hybrid key manager for organizations needing centralized control, auditing, and recovery.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update