Keyway
7.1#2 in secrets management toolsFrom €9 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitKeyway vs Shelve
What both publish
| Fact | Keyway | Shelve |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | The keyway run command injects secrets into a process, and the secrets disappear when that process stops. | Its CLI can inject secrets into a process at runtime and push or pull secrets between a local project and Shelve. |
| Encryption | Secrets are encrypted with AES-256-GCM, using a unique random IV for each secret. | Shelve describes per-project envelope encryption using AES-256-GCM, with each project’s data key sealed by a platform key. |
| Purpose | Keyway is an open-source secrets manager that injects environment variables into process memory so they are not stored in a project .env file. | Shelve is an open-source platform for managing environment variables and secrets across development teams. |
| Support | The Business plan includes priority support, and Keyway lists [email protected] as its contact email. | The maker lists GitHub issues and [email protected] for support and contributions. |
| Transport security | Keyway states that connections between its CLI, API, crypto service, and database use TLS 1.3. | The encryption documentation says traffic to the hosted app uses TLS 1.3; self-hosted deployments should configure HTTPS at their proxy or platform. |
Keyway plans
- Pro€9 a month
- Team€19 a month
- Business€39 a month
- Free—
Shelve plans
- HostedFree
- Self-hostedFree
Pick Keyway if…
Keyway suits developers or teams who want secrets injected into processes instead of stored in project files, with access tied to GitHub repositories. It offers CLI binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows, plus a self-hosting option.
Pick Shelve if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.