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Key facts
- Vendor
- HashiCorp (IBM)
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Linux, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Devops Teams, Enterprise
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
What is HashiCorp Vault?
HashiCorp Vault is a security privacy tool from HashiCorp (IBM). HashiCorp Vault centralizes secrets management, dynamic credentials, encryption-as-a-service, and PKI for cloud and on-prem workloads.
HashiCorp Vault uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, devops-teams, enterprise and runs on Self Hosted, Linux, Api.
Standout strengths include powerful dynamic secrets and leasing, encryption-as-a-service and pki, strong api and automation support. Worth weighing: operational complexity at scale, steep initial learning curve.
HashiCorp Vault pricing
Pros
- Powerful dynamic secrets and leasing
- Encryption-as-a-service and PKI
- Strong API and automation support
Cons
- Operational complexity at scale
- Steep initial learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is HashiCorp Vault?
HashiCorp Vault centralizes secrets management, dynamic credentials, encryption-as-a-service, and PKI for cloud and on-prem workloads.
How much does HashiCorp Vault cost?
HashiCorp Vault is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does HashiCorp Vault have a free trial?
HashiCorp Vault offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does HashiCorp Vault support?
HashiCorp Vault is available on Self Hosted, Linux, Api.