EnvKey
Encryption key management software
Secrets management tools
Data security software
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What is EnvKey
EnvKey is a secrets management tool that helps teams store and distribute application configuration values (such as API keys and credentials) to development and deployment environments. It targets engineering teams that need to manage environment variables across multiple services and stages (dev/test/prod) while controlling access. The product focuses on managing secrets as part of application configuration workflows rather than providing a broad enterprise data encryption platform.
Fits CI/CD configuration workflows
EnvKey is designed to integrate with application deployment processes where secrets must be injected at build or runtime. This can reduce reliance on manually maintained .env files and local developer workarounds. In the broader space, this positions it closer to developer-centric secret distribution than to database/file encryption platforms.
Purpose-built for app secrets
EnvKey centers on managing environment variables and application secrets, which aligns with common developer workflows for configuring services. This makes it easier to map secrets to apps, environments, and teams compared with more general data security suites. It is oriented toward operational use cases like rotating credentials and updating configuration without hardcoding secrets into source code.
Access control for teams
The product supports controlling who can view or use specific secrets, which helps reduce ad-hoc sharing of credentials. Team-based access patterns are useful for separating duties between developers, operators, and contractors. This approach fits organizations that need practical governance around configuration values rather than full key lifecycle management.
Not a full KMS
EnvKey is not positioned as a comprehensive encryption key management system for enterprise key lifecycle needs. Organizations that require hardware-backed key custody, advanced cryptographic policy controls, or centralized key governance may need additional tooling. This can matter in regulated environments where key management requirements extend beyond application secrets.
Limited data-at-rest encryption scope
The product primarily addresses secrets and configuration distribution rather than broad data-at-rest encryption across databases, filesystems, or storage platforms. If the main requirement is encrypting large datasets and enforcing encryption policies across infrastructure, EnvKey may not cover those controls. Teams may still need separate data encryption and tokenization capabilities.
Vendor details hard to verify
Publicly verifiable, current vendor information for EnvKey is limited and may be outdated depending on the product’s current status. This can create procurement and risk-management friction when validating ownership, support model, and security attestations. Buyers may need to confirm maintenance status, roadmap, and support channels directly with the seller.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community (Open Source, self-hosted) | $0 / month | Self-hosted, open-source (MIT license); community support; unlimited users |
| Community Cloud | $0 / month | EnvKey Cloud hosted; up to 3 users; 30-day audit log retention; community support |
| Cloud Basics | $49 per month (annual) / $59 per month (billed monthly) | Up to 7 users; >99.99% uptime (Cloud); priority support; unlimited audit log retention |
| Cloud Pro | $149 per month (annual) / $179 per month (billed monthly) | Up to 15 users; SAML SSO; SCIM Directory Sync; Teams |
| Business | $499 per month (annual) / $599 per month (billed monthly) | Up to 50 users; Cloud or self-hosted; SOC2 / ISO 27001 ready |
| Enterprise / >50 users | Custom pricing | Contact sales for pricing, demo, or trial |
