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git-secret vs SOPS

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git-secretSOPS
LanguageShellGo
LicenceMITMPL-2.0
Stars4k23k
Latestv0.5.0v3.13.3
Last push2026-09-282026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 395 days between releasesabout 34 days between releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace git-crypt. Alternatives to git-crypt →

    Partialgit-secretEncrypts files with the GPG keys of each allowed user, through explicit hide and reveal commands.

    Full replacementSOPSEncrypts the values inside YAML, JSON and env files with age, PGP or cloud KMS keys.