Azure Key Vault vs Google Cloud Secret Manager
Azure Key Vault
azure.microsoft.comGoogle Cloud Secret Manager
cloud.google.comSide by side
| Figure | Azure Key Vault | Google Cloud Secret Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.01/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 14 |
| Spec score · Encryption Key Management Software | 6.3 (#14) | 7.1 (#12) |
| Spec score · Key Management Software | 6.3 (#15) | 7.0 (#13) |
| Spec score · Secrets Management Tools | 6.4 (#33) | 7.1 (#29) |
Plans
Google Cloud Secret Manager
- Free tierFree
- Cloud Armor StandardPriced on request
- Cloud NGFW EssentialsPriced on request
- StandardPriced on request
- Cloud NGFW Standard$0.02 a month
- Premium subscription$15,000 a year
- Cloud Armor Enterprise PaygoPriced on request
- Premium tier — 5%Priced on request
- Premium pay-as-you-go: project activation$0.01 a month
- Cloud NGFW Enterprise$0.02 a month
In their own words
Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault is a cloud service accessed through the web for managing keys, secrets, and certificates. Its Standard plan lists software-protected keys, secrets operations, and certificate operations. Premium lists HSM-protected keys with the same secrets and certificate operations. The service includes key audit logs, audit logs, and secret rotation. It can inject secrets into CI/CD workflows and integrates with Kubernetes. The main stated distinction between plans is key protection: software protection in Standard versus HSM protection in Premium. Its cloud deployment model suits teams that need web-based management of credentials and cryptographic material, including delivery into deployment pipelines. The listed capabilities also provide operational visibility through logging and support recurring secret rotation.
Google Cloud Secret Manager
Google Cloud Secret Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.