Comparison
Keyway vs Infisical
Focused simplicity vs all-in-one platform
Keyway does one thing well: GitHub-native secrets. Infisical is a comprehensive platform with PKI, dynamic credentials, and more.
Quick Summary
Keyway
Best for teams who want the simplest possible secrets management, tightly integrated with GitHub.
Infisical
Best for teams needing a full security platform: secrets, certificates, SSH, and dynamic credentials.
Feature Comparison
See how Keyway and Infisical compare across key features.
| Feature | Keyway | Infisical |
|---|---|---|
GitHub Repo Permissions Repo access = secret access, no separate user management | ||
Zero Onboarding No separate accounts or invites needed | ||
Setup Time | 30 seconds | 10-30 minutes |
Runtime Injection Run commands with secrets in memory, no .env file | keyway run | infisical run |
AI Agent Support (MCP) MCP server for Claude, Cursor, VS Code | ||
Secret Versioning View and rollback to previous versions | ||
Audit Logs Track who accessed what and when | Pro and Enterprise | |
MFA | Via GitHub | |
SSO (SAML) | Via GitHub | Pro |
Open Source Self-host on your infrastructure | Fully open source | MIT License |
Self-Hosting | Docker Compose | |
Pricing (Cloud) | €4/mo (Pro) or €15/mo (Team) | $18/user/mo (Pro) |
Encryption | AES-256-GCM | AES-256-GCM |
End-to-End Encryption | Optional | |
PKI / Certificates Manage X.509 certificates | ||
Dynamic Secrets Generate short-lived credentials | ||
SSH Certificates Ephemeral SSH access | ||
Secret Scanning Detect leaked secrets in code | 140+ types | |
Point-in-Time Recovery | ||
GitHub Actions | ||
Kubernetes Integration | ||
CLI |
Key Differences
Understanding the fundamental differences helps you choose the right tool.
Scope
Focused tool for environment variables and secrets. Does one thing and does it well. No feature bloat.
All-in-one security platform: secrets, PKI, SSH certificates, dynamic credentials, secret scanning. Comprehensive but more complex.
Authentication
GitHub OAuth only. Your repo permissions = your secret permissions. Zero configuration needed.
Multiple auth methods: SAML, OIDC, LDAP, and more. Flexible but requires setup and maintenance.
Open Source
Fully open source. Self-hostable via Docker Compose. You own your data.
MIT licensed. Full self-hosting capability with Helm charts and more deployment options.
Learning Curve
Minutes to learn. Run `keyway init`, then `keyway pull`. That's it.
More features = more to learn. PKI, dynamic secrets, and access controls require understanding.
Which Should You Choose?
The best tool depends on your specific needs. Here's our honest take.
Choose Keyway if...
- You just need environment variables synced
- Your team lives in GitHub
- You want zero learning curve
- You want a lightweight self-hosting option (Docker Compose)
- Simplicity is more important than features
Choose Infisical if...
- You need PKI / certificate management
- Dynamic secrets are a requirement
- You want SSH certificate-based access
- You need point-in-time recovery
- You need secret scanning capabilities
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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