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AWS Secrets Manager pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0.4 to $0.4 per secret/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

AWS Secrets Manager offers 1 pricing tiers: Per-Secret Pricing. Standard paid plans include Per-Secret Pricing at $0.4/undefined. The Per-Secret Pricing plan is all secrets management needs.

Compared to other secrets management software, AWS Secrets Manager is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews

All AWS Secrets Manager Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Per-Secret Pricing $0.4 / $4.8 / All secrets management needs
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Per-Secret Pricing

  • $0.40/secret/month
  • $0.05/10K API calls
  • Automatic rotation

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 6 hidden costs
  • Customer-managed KMS keys cost $1.00/month per key (AWS-managed keys are free)
  • KMS API calls cost $0.03 per 10,000 requests when using customer-managed keys
  • AWS Lambda costs for custom rotation functions (typically $0.000002 per rotation)
  • Cross-region replication incurs charges for replicated secrets
  • Data transfer costs for API calls across regions
  • CloudWatch Logs storage if you enable detailed logging
Tip

Ask your AWS Secrets Manager sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much does AWS Secrets Manager cost?

AWS Secrets Manager costs $0.40 per secret per month, plus $0.05 per 10,000 API calls. This pricing is consistent across all 36 AWS regions. New customers starting July 15, 2025 receive up to $200 in free credits for 6 months.

02 What are the KMS encryption costs for Secrets Manager?

AWS-managed KMS keys are free (default option). Customer-managed keys cost $1.00/month per key plus $0.03 per 10,000 KMS API calls. Most users can use the free AWS-managed key unless compliance requires a customer-managed key.

03 Does AWS Secrets Manager charge for automatic rotation?

The rotation feature itself is free, but AWS Lambda functions used for rotation have minimal costs (typically $0.000002 per rotation, usually less than $0.01/month). Lambda costs are separate from Secrets Manager pricing.