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Akeyless
What Akeyless is
Akeyless is a secrets-management service for Linux and web environments, with secret rotation, dynamic secrets, CI/CD injection, Kubernetes integration, and audit logs. It supports both deployment models and was founded in 2018. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes 5 clients, 500 static secrets, 5 dynamic secrets, 5 rotated secrets, and 1 Gateway cluster. Audit-log retention on that plan is 3 days. The defined Free limits make it possible to assess whether its client, secret, cluster, and log-retention allowances fit a team's needs; Enterprise is described for organizations needing custom limits and the listed capabilities.
Who it suits
Akeyless may suit teams managing secrets in Linux or web environments that need rotation, dynamic secrets, CI/CD injection, or Kubernetes integration. The Free plan has defined limits, while Enterprise offers custom limits and enterprise support.
What it does well
- Free plan includes 500 static secrets.
- Supports secret rotation and dynamic secrets.
- Includes CI/CD injection and Kubernetes integration.
- Supports both deployment models.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 5 clients.
- Free plan allows only 5 dynamic secrets.
- Free audit-log retention is 3 days.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 clients · 500 static secrets · 5 dynamic secrets · 5 rotated secrets · 1 Gateway cluster · 3 days audit-log retention | Free |
| Enterprise | Custom limits · Dynamic and rotated secrets · Kubernetes plugins · Audit logging · Enterprise support | On request |
As akeyless.io lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Akeyless offers a no-cost plan with stated limits and a separate Enterprise option with custom limits. Compare the Free plan's client, secret, cluster, and retention allowances with your requirements before choosing.
Facts from Akeyless's own pages
- Founded
- 2018 · akeyless.io, 23 Sept 2026
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