We do not push notifications. Every change we record is readable the moment it lands, and the JSON answer carries an ETag — send it back as If-None-Match and an unchanged answer costs one 304.
Yes, Google Secret Manager offers a free tier: Always Free. Always Free: 6 active secret versions, 10K access operations/month, 3 rotation notifications/month. Centralized secrets storage with IAM-based access control
What is Google Secret Manager's free tier?
Google Secret Manager's free tier is called "Always Free". Always Free: 6 active secret versions, 10K access operations/month, 3 rotation notifications/month. Centralized secrets storage with IAM-based access control. Google Cloud's Free Tier requires a billing account. (From https://docs.cloud.google.com/free/docs/free-cloud-features, read 2026-10-07.) Usage beyond the Free Tier's monthly limits is billed at standard rates. (From https://docs.cloud.google.com/free/docs/free-cloud-features, read 2026-10-07.)
Is Google Secret Manager's free tier reliable?
Google Secret Manager's free tier is considered stable.
Is Google Secret Manager's free tier good for production?
Google Secret Manager's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Always Free: 6 active secret versions, 10K access operations/month, 3 rotation notifications/month…, so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Google Secret Manager's pricing?
No, Google Secret Manager has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
When will I outgrow Google Secret Manager's free tier?
Usage beyond the Free Tier's monthly limits is billed at standard rates.
What category is Google Secret Manager in?
Google Secret Manager is categorized under Secrets Management on AgentDeals.