Google Secret Manager
Google Secret Manager — GCP-managed secrets service with versioning, IAM-based access, and audit logging for API keys and credentials.
Our Verdict
Best for teams with many api keys/tokens. Google Secret Manager offers freemium, paid from $300.
Pros
- Teams with many API keys/tokens
- CI/CD pipelines needing secure env vars
- Generous free tier for getting started
Cons
- Solo developer with few secrets
- Static sites without backend
Best for: Teams
Not for: Solo, Static projects
When to Use Google Secret Manager
Good fit if you need
- Teams with many API keys/tokens
- CI/CD pipelines needing secure env vars
- SOC2/compliance requirements
Not the best choice if
- Solo developer with few secrets
- Static sites without backend
Consider instead: identity-auth
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
Price wrong?Google Secret Manager Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- $300
- Enterprise Available
- Yes
- Transparency Score
- 5/5
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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