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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
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Customer-managed KMS keys cost $1.00/month per key (AWS-managed keys are free)

2

KMS API calls cost $0.03 per 10,000 requests when using customer-managed keys

3

AWS Lambda costs for custom rotation functions (typically $0.000002 per rotation)

4

Cross-region replication incurs charges for replicated secrets

5

Data transfer costs for API calls across regions

6

CloudWatch Logs storage if you enable detailed logging

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $0.4 × 12) $120/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$24/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $25,180–$60,192
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with AWS Secrets Manager?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does AWS Secrets Manager charge for implementation?

AWS Secrets Manager doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does AWS Secrets Manager support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with AWS Secrets Manager?

Most AWS Secrets Manager plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with AWS Secrets Manager?

Many features marketed as part of AWS Secrets Manager are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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