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Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above)$0.000082192/1 hour, per 1 month /moSecret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above)$0.03/1 hour, per 1 month /moSecret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above)$0.05/1 hour, per 1 month /mo
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Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above)
Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above)
Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above)
Parameter Manager - Parameter versions
Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above)
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Parameter Manager - Parameter versions

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Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above)$0.001/yr
Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above)$0.36/yr
Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above)$0.6/yr
Parameter Manager - Parameter versions$0.002/yr
Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above)$0.72/yr
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Google Cloud Secret Manager costs $0.00 to $0.06 per 1 hour, per 1 month / account as of July 2026, with 5 plans available. Plans: Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above) at $0.000082192/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above) at $0.03/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above) at $0.05/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Parameter Manager - Parameter versions at $0.000136986/1 hour, per 1 month / account, and Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above) at $0.06/1 hour, per 1 month / account. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

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

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Google Cloud Secret Manager offers 5 pricing tiers: Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above), Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above), Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above), Parameter Manager - Parameter versions, Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above). Paid plans include Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above) at $0.000082192/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above) at $0.03/10,000 count, per 1 month / account, Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above) at $0.05/1 count, per 1 month / account.

Compared to other secrets management software, Google Cloud Secret Manager is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • 8 documented hidden costs beyond list price
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How much does Google Cloud Secret Manager cost?

Google Cloud Secret Manager pricing ranges from $0.00 to $0.06/1 hour, per 1 month / account across 5 plans. Plans include Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above) at $0.00/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above) at $0.03/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above) at $0.05/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Parameter Manager - Parameter versions at $0.00/1 hour, per 1 month / account, Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above) at $0.06/1 hour, per 1 month / account.

Google Cloud Secret Manager Pricing Overview

Google Cloud Secret Manager has 5 pricing plans ranging from $0.00 to $0.06/1 hour, per 1 month / account. The Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above) plan costs $0.00/1 hour, per 1 month / account. The Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above) plan costs $0.03/1 hour, per 1 month / account. The Secret Manager - Rotation Notifications (3 count and above) plan costs $0.05/1 hour, per 1 month / account. The Parameter Manager - Parameter versions plan costs $0.00/1 hour, per 1 month / account. The Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above) plan costs $0.06/1 hour, per 1 month / account.

There are at least 8 documented hidden costs beyond Google Cloud Secret Manager's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in June 13, 2026 from 1 independent source.

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Google Cloud Secret Manager offers pricing based on active secret versions, access operations, and rotation notifications. Pricing is calculated per month per account.

Parameter Manager also has separate pricing for parameter versions and access operations.

How Google Cloud Secret Manager Pricing Compares

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How Google Cloud Secret Manager Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Google Cloud Secret Manager $0.000082192/1 hour, per 1 month / account $0.06/1 hour, per 1 month / account
1Password Business $2.99/user/month $72/user/month
AWS Secrets Manager Free $0.4/secret/month
Doppler Free $21/user/month
HashiCorp Vault Free $6870/month
Infisical Free $18/identity/month

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8 Google Cloud Secret Manager Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Google Cloud Secret Manager has at least 8 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 8 hidden costs
  • Active Secret Versions $0.06 per version per location per month
    medium 1 source
    industry "The first six secret versions are free."
  • Access Operations $0.03 per 10,000 operations
    high 1 source
    industry "Access Operations: After the first 10,000 free access operations per month, subsequent access operations are billed at $0.03 per 10,000 operations."
  • Rotation Notifications $0.05 per rotation
    low 1 source
    industry "The first six secret versions are free."
  • Data Transfer (Egress) Costs $0.12/GB for the first 1 TB, then $0.11/GB for the next 9 TB, and $0.08/GB beyond 10 TB; Intercontinental egress can range from $0.08 to $0.23/GB
    high 1 source
    industry "Beyond these direct charges, potential hidden or implementation costs can arise from: * Data Transfer (Egress) Costs: While data ingress to Google Cloud is generally free, outbound data transfer (egress) can incur significant charges, especially w..."
  • Associated Compute Costs
    medium 1 source
    industry "Associated Compute Costs: If Secret Manager is used in conjunction with other Google Cloud services that incur compute costs (e.g."
  • Audit Logging Storage and Analysis
    low 1 source
    industry "Audit Logging: Every interaction with Secret Manager generates an audit log, which can be forwarded to a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system for monitoring and compliance"
  • Over-replication of Secrets
    medium 1 source
    industry "Over-replication: Choosing to replicate secrets across multiple regions for high availability will increase costs, as you are charged per active secret version per location"
  • Unexpected Costs from Misuse or Misconfiguration $19,000 USD
    critical 1 source
    industry "One user reported a significant bill of approximately $19,000 USD after an API key breach, with charges continuing to grow even after deleting everything, highlighting the potential for unexpected costs in scenarios involving misuse or misconfigur..."
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Ask your Google Cloud Secret Manager sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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How to Negotiate Google Cloud Secret Manager Pricing

Google Cloud Secret Manager contracts are negotiable. These 3 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.

Negotiation Playbook 3 tactics
Leverage Free Tiers and Credits high success

New Google Cloud users often receive $300 in free trial credits for 90 days, and Secret Manager offers monthly free usage limits including 6 active versions, 10,000 access operations, and 3 rotation notifications.

https://google.com
Optimizing Usage high success

Regularly reviewing usage patterns to identify and delete inactive secret versions, reducing unnecessary access operations, and minimizing rotation notifications can significantly lower costs.

https://google.com
Utilize Committed Use Contracts high success

For larger enterprises or significant commitments, Google Cloud offers Committed Use Contracts that can provide discounts of up to 70% for compute services, and enterprise agreements might include overall spending commitments across various services.

https://eon.io
High success Medium Low / difficult

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Google Cloud Secret Manager Pricing FAQ

01 What is the cost for Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above)?

The cost for Secret Manager - Active secret versions (6 month and above) is $0.000082192 per hour, per 1 month / account.

02 What is the cost for Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above)?

The cost for Secret Manager - Access operations (10,000 count and above) is $0.03 per 10,000 count, per 1 month / account.

03 What is the cost for Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above)?

The cost for Parameter Manager - Access operations (get/render) (10,000 count and above) is $0.06 per 10,000 count, per 1 month / account.

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