Akeyless vs Google Cloud Secret Manager:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Akeyless had more branded searches than Google Cloud Secret Manager among secrets management platforms worldwide. Akeyless had about 2,900 branded searches, while Google Cloud Secret Manager had 1,900. Akeyless made up 0.23% of all secrets management platform searches we track, and Google Cloud Secret Manager accounted for 0.15%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about secrets management platforms, Akeyless appeared in three of the five answers and Google Cloud Secret Manager in two. Akeyless and Google Cloud Secret Manager were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Akeyless, about 53% more searches than Google Cloud Secret Manager
Who does AI mention more?
Akeyless, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Google Cloud Secret Manager in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
Follow Akeyless vs Google Cloud Secret Manager and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top secrets management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Akeyless was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Google Cloud Secret Manager was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Akeyless and Google Cloud Secret Manager were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vault1st
Infisical2nd- AWS Secrets Manager3rd
1Password4th- Akeyless5th
Doppler6th- Google Cloud Secret Manager7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 1Password5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vault5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AWS Secrets Manager5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Infisical4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Doppler3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Akeyless3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Google Cloud Secret Manager2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about secrets management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which secrets management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best secrets management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best secrets management platform for small dev team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secrets management platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“store secrets securely”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Akeyless or Google Cloud Secret Manager more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Akeyless and Google Cloud Secret Manager by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven secrets management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Akeyless, Google Cloud Secret Manager. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 1Password | Doppler | Vault | Infisical | AWS Secrets Manager | Akeyless | Google Cloud Secret Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 36.8% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 32.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.31% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 60% | 32.8% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.39% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.5% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.31% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.4% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.4% | 32.4% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.32% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 59.9% | 32.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.32% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.5% | 28.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.34% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 61.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.9% | 32.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.15% |
How has the Akeyless and Google Cloud Secret Manager comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Akeyless took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akeyless’ share of searches among secrets management platforms worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Cloud Secret Manager’s share of searches among secrets management platforms worldwide moved from 0.44% to 0.15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for secrets management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Cloud Secret Manager worldwide fell 56.8% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Akeyless’ and Google Cloud Secret Manager’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Akeyless
1 branded search term
- akeyless
Google Cloud Secret Manager
1 branded search term
- google cloud secret manager
Other head-to-heads among secrets management platforms
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.