Dotenvx
Dotenvx is an open-source tool designed to encrypt .env files, addressing the security vulnerabilities associated with plaintext environment variables.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Teams that handle sensitive configuration data, such as database credentials, API keys, and email server settings, across various environments will find Dotenvx most b…
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Security
Pros
- +Enhances security by encrypting sensitive environment variables.
- +Easy to integrate into existing development workflows.
- +Open-source and actively maintained by the original dotenv creator.
- +Supports various advanced use cases like multi-environment and command substitution.
- +Trusted by large organizations and government entities.
Cons
- −Security
- −Freemium
Key features
- ✓Encrypted .env files
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility (Run Anywhere)
- ✓Multi-environment support
- ✓Variable expansion
- ✓Command substitution
- ✓Precommit / Prebuild hooks
- ✓Strong cryptography (ECIES)
- ✓Optional commercial Dotenvx Ops tooling
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | — | month | Open source software; Standalone, no cloud needed; You manage the private keys |
| PRO | $299 | month | Extended 75-day free trial; Fixed price no per-user charges; Unlimited secrets |
| PRO (monthly) | $349 | month | Extended 75-day free trial; Fixed price no per-user charges; Unlimited secrets |
| Enterprise | $1299 | month | Encryption; Run Anywhere; Multiple Environments |