Envshed
7.6#1 in secrets management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Envshed | OpenBao |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Secret values are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM and traffic uses TLS 1.3. | OpenBao can encrypt and decrypt data without storing it, using centrally defined encryption parameters. |
| Integrations | Shipped integrations include GitHub Actions, Docker, Node.js SDK, a shell-independent CLI, and Coolify. | The project lists integrations including Sigstore for artifact signing, StackHPC for OpenStack, and Percona for database encryption key management. |
| Product | Envshed is an encrypted, monorepo-native secrets manager for small engineering teams. | OpenBao is an identity-based secrets and encryption management system for storing and controlling access to sensitive data such as API tokens, encryption keys, passwords, and certificates. |
| Security | Secret values are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM, traffic uses TLS 1.3, and encryption keys are held separately from encrypted data. | OpenBao's security barrier encrypts data sent to storage with AES-256-GCM and verifies the authentication tag when decrypting. |
Envshed plans
- DeveloperFree
- Team$5 a month
- Business$9 a month
OpenBao plans
- OpenBaoFree
Pick Envshed if…
Envshed is aimed at indie developers, early-stage startups of up to about 50 engineers, and open-source maintainers with shared infrastructure. Its workspace-aware CLI may suit teams managing secrets across monorepos.
Pick OpenBao if…
OpenBao suits organizations that need self-managed control over sensitive credentials and encryption workflows. It is relevant to teams using Kubernetes or SQL databases that need on-demand secrets and lease-based revocation.