Feature Comparison
How GitGone compares to other secret management solutions like Dotenv Vault.
Feature Comparison
While there are many ways to manage environment variables, GitGone is specifically designed for teams who prioritize security, privacy, and developer experience.
GitGone vs. Dotenv Vault
| Feature | GitGone | Dotenv Vault |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Encryption | ✅ Yes (Server never sees plain text) | ❌ No (Server manages keys) |
| Self-Hosting | ✅ Yes (Docker / Source) | ❌ No (SaaS only) |
| Process Injection | ✅ Yes (gitgone run) | ✅ Yes (dotenv-vault local run) |
| Version History | ✅ Yes (Snapshots) | ✅ Yes |
| Team Management | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Built-in |
| Access Control | ✅ Granular (per project/env) | ✅ Project-based |
| Data Residency | ✅ You control where data lives | ❌ Stored on their servers |
Why GitGone?
Privacy by Default
In many other solutions, the service provider manages the encryption keys for you. If their database is compromised, your secrets are at risk. With GitGone, encryption happens on your machine. The server only ever sees "blobs" of encrypted data that it cannot decrypt.
Total Control
GitGone is fully open-source and self-hostable. You own your data, your logs, and your infrastructure. No more worrying about third-party uptime or security audits of external SaaS providers.
Built for Modern Devs
GitGone respects your workflow. It doesn't force you to use a custom dashboard for every minor change. Keep using your favorite editor for .env files, and let the CLI handle the secure sync.