Futurex CryptoHub vs Entrust KeyControl

Futurex CryptoHub9.1Visit EKEntrust KeyControl8.9Visit

Higher score Futurex CryptoHub #3 in Key Management Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Futurex

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EK Entrust KeyControl #5 in Key Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Entrust

• Futurex CryptoHub fits best

  Enterprises combining KMS, PKI, and key injection

• Entrust KeyControl fits best

  Virtualized and hybrid infrastructure teams

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Side by side

Feature	Futurex CryptoHub 9.1/10 Visit ↗	EKEntrust KeyControl 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Key Management Software	#5 in Key Management Software
Best for	Enterprises combining KMS, PKI, and key injection	Virtualized and hybrid infrastructure teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Compliance	ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS	PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations	9 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Enterprise	Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Futurex CryptoHub 5/5 · Entrust KeyControl 5/5
HSM-backed keys	✓	✓
Automatic key rotation	✓	✓
Audit logs	✓	✓
Key import	✓	✓
Customer-managed keys	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported key types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	HSM-backed lifecycle management with rotation, revocation, and archival Supports AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, BYOK, and external keys Adds PKI, payment key management, and IoT key injection	Automates key storage, distribution, rotation, and revocation Supports BYOK, HYOK, KMIP, and optional HSM root of trust Integrates with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Nutanix, and NetApp
Cons	Pricing requires a contact-sales process Enterprise-focused scope may exceed basic KMS needs No free plan for lightweight or self-serve evaluation	Requires contacting sales for pricing No free plan is offered May be more than smaller teams need for basic key management
Our verdict	Futurex CryptoHub is an enterprise cryptographic platform for organizations that need more than conventional key storage. It combines HSM-backed key generation and protection with lifecycle management, PKI and certificate authority… Read the review →	Entrust KeyControl, presented as Entrust Cryptographic Security Platform Key Manager, manages cryptographic keys and secrets for enterprise workloads. It is designed for teams operating on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Futurex CryptoHub — where it wins

  • HSM-backed lifecycle management with rotation, revocation, and archival
  • Supports AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, BYOK, and external keys
  • Adds PKI, payment key management, and IoT key injection

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • Enterprise-focused scope may exceed basic KMS needs
  • No free plan for lightweight or self-serve evaluation

• Entrust KeyControl — where it wins

  • Automates key storage, distribution, rotation, and revocation
  • Supports BYOK, HYOK, KMIP, and optional HSM root of trust
  • Integrates with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Nutanix, and NetApp

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires contacting sales for pricing
  • No free plan is offered
  • May be more than smaller teams need for basic key management

• Futurex CryptoHub9.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad enterprise platform for HSM-backed keys, PKI, cloud workflows, and key injection.

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• EKEntrust KeyControl8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A centralized control layer for keys, secrets, compliance, and virtualized workloads.

  Visit EntrustFull verdict →