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dotenvx vs git-crypt: catalog facts
dotenvxgit-crypt
Free

The command-line tool is free to install and use.

Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Encrypted .env files can be committed to git
  • Works with any language or framework
  • Encryption is transparent during normal Git use
  • Encrypt only selected files in a repository
  • Losing the private key means losing access to the secrets
  • Command-line only
  • Command line only
  • Not meant for encrypting a whole repository
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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