kubernetes-external-secrets
The premium Open Source alternative to AWS Secrets Manager
🎯 Best for:Teams syncing cloud secrets into Kubernetes clusters.
What is kubernetes-external-secrets?
Replaces the need to manually create Kubernetes Secrets by syncing them from external providers. Automates the lifecycle of secrets within a cluster using a custom controller.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptInfrastructure & Cloud
Why kubernetes-external-secrets?
- • Native K8s integration
- • Automated syncing
- • Multi-backend support
Limitations
- • Requires K8s
- • Deprecated in favor of ESO
- • Complex RBAC setup
2/23/2026
Last Update
399
Forks
1
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AWS Secrets Manager)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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