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HashiCorp Vault alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HashiCorp Vault alternative is Akeyless (2.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

HashiCorp Vault compared with 5 alternatives: Infisical, Akeyless, Delinea Secret Server, Passbolt and ManageEngine Password Manager Pro.

HashiCorp Vault's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HashiCorp VaultThis toolPaidNoWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
InfisicalFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
AkeylessFree planYesWeb, Browser extension
Delinea Secret ServerFree trialTrial onlyWeb
PassboltFree plan · from $4.90/moYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ManageEngine Password Manager ProFree trialTrial onlyWeb, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from HashiCorp Vault

  1. Infisical

    Secrets, certificate and privileged access platform for developers

    • Infisical starts at $20 per identity / month, billed annually ($23 billed monthly).
    • Infisical has a free plan, which HashiCorp Vault lacks.
    • Infisical is open source, according to its own site.
    • Infisical also covers reports.

    Suits: Developer teams replacing .env files and shared secrets in chat

    Infisical vs HashiCorp VaultInfisical pricing and details

  2. Akeyless

    Workforce password manager inside a secrets platform

    • Akeyless has a free plan, which HashiCorp Vault lacks.
    • Akeyless also lists a browser extension.
    • Akeyless lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which HashiCorp Vault has.
    • Akeyless also covers passkeys.

    Suits: Security teams that want one platform for employee passwords and machine secrets

    Akeyless vs HashiCorp VaultAkeyless pricing and details

  3. Delinea Secret Server

    Enterprise vault for privileged accounts and secrets

    • Delinea Secret Server lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which HashiCorp Vault has.
    • Delinea Secret Server also covers reports.

    Suits: Enterprise IT teams managing shared admin and service accounts

    Delinea Secret Server vs HashiCorp VaultDelinea Secret Server pricing and details

  4. Passbolt

    Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud

    • Passbolt starts at $4.90 per user / month, billed annually (Pro, 10-user minimum).
    • Passbolt has a free plan, which HashiCorp Vault lacks.
    • Passbolt also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Passbolt lists no macOS and Linux apps, which HashiCorp Vault has.
    • Passbolt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Technical teams that want to self-host an open-source password manager

    Passbolt vs HashiCorp VaultPassbolt pricing and details

  5. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro

    On-premises privileged password vault from ManageEngine

    • ManageEngine Password Manager Pro also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • ManageEngine Password Manager Pro lists no macOS app, which HashiCorp Vault has.
    • ManageEngine Password Manager Pro also covers reports.

    Suits: IT admins who must keep a credential vault on their own servers

    ManageEngine Password Manager Pro vs HashiCorp VaultManageEngine Password Manager Pro pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in HashiCorp Vault

  • No prices could be read: the vendor's pricing pages sit behind a bot check.
  • It is infrastructure software for operators, not a personal password manager with browser autofill.
  • Enterprise features need a license; the install docs now call the free edition IBM Vault Community Edition.
  • A Community edition is installable on macOS, Windows and Linux, but is run and secured by you.
HashiCorp Vault pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HashiCorp Vault?

The alternatives to HashiCorp Vault in this directory are Infisical, Akeyless, Delinea Secret Server, Passbolt and ManageEngine Password Manager Pro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HashiCorp Vault.

Is there a free alternative to HashiCorp Vault?

Yes. Infisical, Akeyless and Passbolt have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which HashiCorp Vault alternatives work on Android?

The HashiCorp Vault listing does not include an Android app. Passbolt and ManageEngine Password Manager Pro list one.

Which HashiCorp Vault alternatives work on iOS?

The HashiCorp Vault listing does not include an iOS app. Passbolt and ManageEngine Password Manager Pro list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to HashiCorp Vault?

Infisical and Passbolt are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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