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Bloombase KeyCastle vs OpenStack Barbican
Both stand on encryption key management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APILinuxMac+2
Choose KeyCastle if your organization needs self-hosted enterprise key management with HSM support, broad client interfaces, and certificate handling. Organizations evaluating it should request the kit and confirm eligibility; pricing is available on request.
Visit Bloombase KeyCastle Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
Barbican offers OpenStack-native secret management with configurable storage integrations, including HSM support. Operators should account for its default key-storage tradeoff and the limits on container ACLs.
Visit OpenStack BarbicanThe facts
| Bloombase KeyCastle | OpenStack Barbican | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bloombase.com | docs.openstack.org |
| On encryption key management software | #6 of 24 | #2 of 24 |
Bloombase KeyCastle: what it does well
- Manages multiple key types and certificate authority certificates.
- Specifications state there is no limit on managed key count.
- Supports PKCS#11 hardware security modules and KMIP-compatible managers.
- Integrates with key services from AWS, Google, IBM, Azure, and Oracle.
- Offers certificate import, export, retrieval, and revocation checks.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- The 30-day evaluation kit may require eligibility and a request form.
- Technical support and maintenance services are available by subscription.
OpenStack Barbican: what it does well
- REST API for provisioning and managing secrets
- Plugins can use software stores or HSMs
- Documented KMIP, Dogtag, Vault, and PKCS#11 options
- Custom plugins can handle storage, generation, and events
What to know first
- Default encryption key is plaintext in barbican.conf
- Container ACL settings do not extend to associated secrets
- Installation assumes a working OpenStack deployment
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