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dotenvx vs HashiCorp Vault
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| Fact | dotenvx | HashiCorp Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Stars | 5.9k | 37k |
| Latest | v2.38.2 | v2.2.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-30 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Doppler. Alternatives to Doppler →
PartialdotenvxEncrypted .env files kept with the code and decrypted when the process starts, with no server to sync from.
PartialHashiCorp VaultSecrets engine with an API and CLI, without a hosted dashboard for syncing to CI and cloud providers.
dotenvx
HashiCorp Vault
- v2.2.22026-11-12
- v2.2.12026-10-22SECURITY:
- v2.2.02026-10-15BREAKING CHANGES:
- v2.2.0-rc12026-10-08BREAKING CHANGES:pre-release
- v2.1.22026-10-07BREAKING CHANGES:
dotenvx
unsigned The latest release, v2.38.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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HashiCorp Vault
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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