KeyRack
5.8#8 in key management softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitKeyRack vs OpenStack Barbican
OpenStack Barbican
6.1#3 in key management softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | KeyRack | OpenStack Barbican |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The commercial AWS KMS shim accepts standard AWS SDK requests, while the commercial Barbican shim exposes the OpenStack Barbican REST API. | Documented secret-store plugins include KMIP, Dogtag, and Vault, alongside PKCS#11 crypto plugins. |
KeyRack plans
- Open source coreFree
- Commercial licensingPriced on request
OpenStack Barbican plans
- Open source BarbicanFree
Pick KeyRack if…
KeyRack is aimed at regulated industries, multi-cloud platforms, SaaS providers using HYOK, and OpenStack operators that need to coordinate key management in their own infrastructure.
Pick OpenStack Barbican if…
Barbican suits OpenStack operators who need secret management through an API and can configure its plugins and deployment requirements. It is relevant where software stores or HSM-backed secret storage are needed.