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R4 vs Stashbase
Both stand on secrets management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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R4 combines secret storage, license operations, agent workflows, and audit controls in one cloud platform. Its private-beta status, encryption boundaries, and usage-based pricing are important planning considerations.
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Stashbase combines secret management with policies and sandbox controls for developer and coding-agent access. Its free plan and local quickstart offer ways to begin, while the listed paid starting price is $25/user/mo.
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| R4 | Stashbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | r4.dev | stashbase.dev |
| On secrets management tools | #14 of 46 | #18 of 46 |
R4: what it does well
- Unified control plane for agents, vaults, and licenses
- Local decryption for end-to-end encrypted field values
- Machine API supports vault management and retrieval
- Includes CLI, SDK, and MCP access paths
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Private beta requires requesting access
- Some vault metadata is not end-to-end encrypted
- Usage-based paid rates apply after free tiers
- Paid access starts at $0.20/mo
Stashbase: what it does well
- Coding-agent sandboxes govern access to credentials and tools
- Agent Proxy keeps raw secrets outside the agent process
- Policies can cover files, commands, and dependencies
- Includes repository and secret scanning workflows
What to know first
- Desktop quickstart is for macOS or Linux
- Paid pricing is listed from $25/user/mo