Keys, secrets & certificates · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Secrets Manager vs Secret Manager
AWS Secrets Manager maps to Secret Manager, with versioned secrets, global or regional services, and rotation schedules.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Secrets Manager | Secret Manager |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Stores, retrieves, and automatically rotates database credentials, API keys, OAuth tokens, and other secrets on a schedule. | Stores secrets as versioned objects with global or regional service options and rotation schedules. |
| Pricing model | Per secret per month plus per 10,000 API calls. | Billed per active secret version and per access operation. |
| Docs | AWS Secrets Manager docs | Secret Manager docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Secrets Manager pricing | Secret Manager pricing |
Key differences
- Rotation schedules send notifications; you write the rotation logic (for example in Cloud Run functions).
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per secret per month plus per 10,000 API calls. AWS Secrets Manager pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per active secret version and per access operation. Secret Manager pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Key Vault. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Secrets Manager?
AWS Secrets Manager maps to Secret Manager, with versioned secrets, global or regional services, and rotation schedules.
How does pricing compare between AWS Secrets Manager and Secret Manager?
AWS: Per secret per month plus per 10,000 API calls. Google Cloud: Billed per active secret version and per access operation. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Key Vault (direct match). AWS Secrets Manager maps to Azure Key Vault secrets.