Akeyless features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
Free for small-scale use; Enterprise required for production. True-up overage billing at end of contract is the buyer trap.
Core capabilities (13)
Simplify Secrets Management
Stop secrets sprawl, reduce risk, and save time with the Akeyless platform Our cloud-native SaaS secrets manager provides comprehensive visibility, control, and top-tier security for all secret types across multiple cloud and DevOps environments.
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Automate DevOps Tasks
Free DevOps teams from the burden of manual secrets management Our developer-first platform fits seamlessly into your CI/CD pipeline and dev tools.
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Reduce Cost and Complexity
Akeyless SaaS secrets management is easy to use, manage, deploy and scale No maintenance required—no vaults to maintain or upgrade.
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Our developer-first platform fits seamlessly into your CI/CD
Our developer-first platform fits seamlessly into your CI/CD pipeline and dev tools.
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No maintenance required—no vaults to maintain or upgrade
No maintenance required—no vaults to maintain or upgrade. Akeyless makes Secrets Management simple and secure for your teams.
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3. Tokenizers
Definition A Tokenizer is an instance of Akeyless’s data tokenization engine, dedicated to protecting sensitive data by replacing it with format-preserving tokens.
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4. Cloud Accounts (Cloud KMS Orchestrator)
Definition A Cloud Account is any individual public cloud account, such as an AWS account, an Azure subscription, or a Google Cloud project, that is connected to and orchestrated by the Akeyless Cloud KMS Orchestrator.
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Pure SaaS delivers the simplicity and scalability of
Pure SaaS delivers the simplicity and scalability of a fully cloud-managed solution for rapid deployment and minimal operational overhead.
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Annual Tracking : Each distinct integration between the
Annual Tracking : Each distinct integration between the Akeyless Gateway and an external HSM is counted on an annual basis.
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Overage & Invoicing : If the total number
Overage & Invoicing : If the total number of HSM integrations exceeds the purchased quota, a written notification is sent.
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A Tokenizer is an instance of Akeyless’s data
A Tokenizer is an instance of Akeyless’s data tokenization engine, dedicated to protecting sensitive data by replacing it with format-preserving tokens.
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A Cloud Account is any individual public cloud
A Cloud Account is any individual public cloud account, such as an AWS account, an Azure subscription, or a Google Cloud project, that is connected to and orchestrated by the Akeyless Cloud KMS Orchestrator.
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Monthly Tracking : The total number of distinct
Monthly Tracking : The total number of distinct users is counted at the end of each month. Annual Quota : Unused monthly user capacity can be carried over and applied toward the annual quota (monthly quota × 12).
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AI features (2)
Just-in-Time, Secretless Security
Issue credentials only when needed, no hard-coded secrets or keys in code. Akeyless integrates with IDEs and CI/CD pipelines to inject secrets securely at runtime so workloads and AI agents run safely.
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Hybrid, Multi-Cloud, and AI-Ready
Consistent secrets management across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and on-prem systems.
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Integrations (5)
Unified Secrets, Keys, and Certificates
Manage static, dynamic, and short-lived secrets—plus API tokens and certificates—from one platform with automated rotation, just-in-time access, and full audit visibility.
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Connectors
Definition A Connector is an object in the Akeyless Platform used to synchronize and manage secrets stored in external vaults defined as: AWS Secret Manager – Per unique target defined in Akeyless, where each target points to a specific AWS Account & Reg
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Users (PWM)
Definition Users are human users who interact with Akeyless to consume passwords via the web extension, console or mobile application. How We Count Monthly Tracking : The total number of distinct users is counted at the end of each month.
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A Connector is an object in the Akeyless
A Connector is an object in the Akeyless Platform used to synchronize and manage secrets stored in external vaults defined as:
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Users are human users who interact with Akeyless
Users are human users who interact with Akeyless to consume passwords via the web extension, console or mobile application.
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Security and compliance (11)
Zero-Knowledge SaaS Architecture
Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC™) keeps encryption keys mathematically split across regions and providers, so even Akeyless can’t access them.
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Effortless to Adopt and Scale
As a fully managed secrets management solution, Akeyless removes vault complexity while delivering enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance.
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Prevent #1 Cause of Breaches
Akeyless is the industry’s most secure SaaS secrets management platform Stay in complete control of your secrets with our revolutionary approach to cryptography operations using globally distributed, constantly refreshed fragments of your encryption key.
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HSM Integration
Definition HSM Integration refers to connecting the Akeyless Gateway with an external Hardware Security Module (HSM) for storing or protecting the Customer Fragment and obtaining entropy for encryption/decryption operations.
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Certificates
Definition A Certificate refers to any digital certificate (e.g., SSL/TLS, code-signing, client authentication) that is managed through the Akeyless Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) service.
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1. Transactions
Definition A Transaction is a discrete interaction involving the creation, retrieval, management, or usage of cryptographic keys and associated encryption/decryption operations.
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2. KMIP/TDE Applications
Definition KMIP/TDE Applications are software applications, databases, or services that integrate with Akeyless via the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) or by leveraging Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) features.
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Hybrid SaaS combines all the benefits of SaaS
Hybrid SaaS combines all the benefits of SaaS with the added control of on-premise gateways and Zero-Knowledge encryption , enabling you to control your secrets and identity data within your private infrastructure while meeting compliance and regulatory requir
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HSM Integration refers to connecting the Akeyless Gateway
HSM Integration refers to connecting the Akeyless Gateway with an external Hardware Security Module (HSM) for storing or protecting the Customer Fragment and obtaining entropy for encryption/decryption operations.
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A Certificate refers to any digital certificate (e.g
A Certificate refers to any digital certificate (e.g., SSL/TLS, code-signing, client authentication) that is managed through the Akeyless Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) service.
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A Transaction is a discrete interaction involving the
A Transaction is a discrete interaction involving the creation, retrieval, management, or usage of cryptographic keys and associated encryption/decryption operations.
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See Akeyless pricing in detail
This page lists what Akeyless does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the Akeyless pricing breakdown.
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Sources
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Akeyless include?
This page tracks 31 verified Akeyless features across 4 categories, sourced from Akeyless's official site.
Which tier do I need for Akeyless?
Akeyless's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Akeyless tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Akeyless pricing page.
How does Akeyless compare on features to alternatives?
Buyers commonly compare Akeyless against HashiCorp Vault, Doppler, Infisical. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.