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Secrets Manager

Free#35 of 44 in Secrets Management Tools

Secrets Manager: A focused open-source option for small teams that want self-hosted secrets basics. Ranked #35 of 44 in Secrets Management Tools by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for small self-hosted teams needing basics.

6.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.2 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Small self-hosted teams needing basics
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Envelope-encrypted storage with version history and rollback
- CLI injection delivers secrets as environment variables without .env files
- Docker Compose and local Kubernetes deployment support
Where it doesn't
- No verified secret rotation
- No dynamic secrets support
- Limited integration breadth

Our verdict on Secrets Manager

Secrets Manager is an open-source, self-hosted secrets management tool for small teams that need a focused way to store and retrieve application secrets. Its web interface organizes organizations, projects, environments, secret versions, access grants, and service accounts. The product supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API, and self-hosted use, with encrypted storage based on envelope encryption.

Its strongest feature is the combination of controlled access and deployment-oriented retrieval. Teams can grant access to users and service accounts, review filtered audit logs, and roll back secret versions when needed. The command-line client injects secrets into application processes as environment variables without writing a .env file, which suits CI/CD workflows. Docker Compose deployment and local Kubernetes manifests give self-hosted teams two documented deployment paths, while the web UI provides a central place to manage environments and revisions.

The trade-off is a narrow scope. Secrets Manager covers storage, access grants, audit logging, version control, CLI injection, and Kubernetes deployment, but it does not provide verified secret rotation or dynamic secrets. Its integration footprint is also limited compared with tools built around a broader ecosystem of external services. Teams that want an open-source MVP they can deploy themselves and manage around core secrets workflows should consider it. Teams requiring automated rotation, dynamic credentials, or wider integrations should choose an alternative with those capabilities.

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Secrets Manager pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Secrets Manager fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Secret rotation	Not verified
Dynamic secrets	Not verified
CI/CD injection	Yes
Kubernetes integration	Yes
Deployment model	Self_hosted
Audit logs	Yes
Free secret limit	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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