helm-secrets

The premium Open Source alternative to HashiCorp Vault

🎯 Best for:Teams using Helm who want to store secrets securely in Git.

What is helm-secrets?

Replaces unencrypted secret storage in Helm charts. Uses SOPS to encrypt secrets within Git while allowing seamless decryption during Kubernetes deployment.

Tech Stack
ShellDevOps & CI/CD

Why helm-secrets?

  • GitOps friendly
  • Supports multiple KMS providers
  • No server-side component required

Limitations

  • Requires CLI installation
  • Manual encryption steps
  • Learning curve for SOPS
3/4/2026
Last Update
153
Forks
2
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on HashiCorp Vault)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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