What does OpenBao replace?

OpenBao is a free alternative to Doppler ($252/yr).

Is OpenBao open source?

Yes. OpenBao is licensed under MPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. OpenBao is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Doppler. Switching saves $252/yr at list price.

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Self-hosted server

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A Vault-style secrets server you run: much heavier than Doppler, with no one-click syncs to hosting platforms.

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on openbao.org.

What does OpenBao replace?: OpenBao is a free alternative to Doppler ($252/yr).
Is OpenBao open source?: Yes. OpenBao is licensed under MPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does OpenBao run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host OpenBao?: Yes. OpenBao is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.