Azure Key Vault vs Hashicorp Vault

Developers should use Azure Key Vault when building applications on Azure that require secure storage of secrets like API keys, connection strings, or certificates, especially in cloud-native or microservices architectures meets developers should use vault when building applications that require secure handling of sensitive data, especially in cloud-native or microservices architectures where secrets management becomes complex. Here's our take.

Azure Key Vault

Nice Pick

Developers should use Azure Key Vault when building applications on Azure that require secure storage of secrets like API keys, connection strings, or certificates, especially in cloud-native or microservices architectures

Pros

• It is essential for scenarios involving data encryption, digital signatures, or regulatory compliance (e
• Related to: azure-active-directory, azure-security-center

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Hashicorp Vault

Developers should use Vault when building applications that require secure handling of sensitive data, especially in cloud-native or microservices architectures where secrets management becomes complex

Pros

• It is essential for compliance with security standards (e
• Related to: terraform, consul

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Azure Key Vault is a platform while Hashicorp Vault is a tool. We picked Azure Key Vault based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Azure Key Vault wins

Based on overall popularity. Azure Key Vault is more widely used, but Hashicorp Vault excels in its own space.