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Sealed Secrets vs SOPS

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Sealed Secrets vs SOPS
FactSealed SecretsSOPS
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0MPL-2.0
Stars9.3k23k
Latestv0.40.0v3.13.3
Last push2026-10-012026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 34 days between releases
Active contributors9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Sealed Secrets replaces SOPS. Alternatives to SOPS →

    PartialKubernetes Secrets only, encrypted against a key held by the cluster controller and decrypted there.