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dotenvx vs ejson: catalog facts
dotenvx	ejson
Free The command-line tool is free to install and use.	Free Free and open source.
Command line	Command line
Encrypted .env files can be committed to git Works with any language or framework	Encrypted secrets can live safely in version control Public-key design lets anyone add secrets without being able to decrypt
Losing the private key means losing access to the secrets Command-line only	Works only with JSON files Private keys must be distributed and protected separately
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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