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OpenBao

Open-source fork of HashiCorp Vault

OpenBao is a Linux Foundation project for managing secrets, encryption keys and certificates, forked from Vault.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Self-hosted

Categories: Security & Privacy, Self-Hosted

OpenBao is an alternative to

HashiCorp Vault

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OpenBao	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
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BorgBackup	Free	Yes	–	Linux, Mac
Syncthing	Free	Yes	Yes	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android

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Questions

Is OpenBao free?

OpenBao is free.

Is OpenBao open source?

Yes, OpenBao is open source.

Can OpenBao be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run OpenBao on your own server.

What platforms does OpenBao run on?

OpenBao is available for Self-hosted.

What are some alternatives to OpenBao?

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