Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier

Google Cloud Secret Manager stores secret values and their versions. It is part of the Google Cloud Free Tier, with an always-free allowance each month.

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Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier is a developer tools perk from Google Cloud, free: 6 secret versions, 10K accesses/mo, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier

Secret Manager is part of the Google Cloud Free Tier and provides resources that are free up to set limits: 6 active secret versions, 10,000 access operations and 3 rotation notifications each month.
Usage past those limits is charged at $0.03 per 10,000 access operations.
The free usage limits are aggregated across projects by billing account, reset every month, and apply during and after the free trial period.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Monthly free usage limits that reset every month.
Other requirements: Free usage limits are aggregated across projects by billing account and reset every month.

How to claim

How to apply for Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier

Steps to apply

1Enable Secret Manager in a Google Cloud project.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on cloud.google.com/secret-manager/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier: common questions

Is Google Cloud free?

Yes, Google Cloud can be used for free. Free: 6 secret versions, 10K accesses/mo. As stated on Google Cloud's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier?

Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier is open to any startup, with no funding required. Free usage limits are aggregated across projects by billing account and reset every month.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier?

No. Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier?

Enable Secret Manager in a Google Cloud project. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier, and does it expire?

Monthly free usage limits that reset every month.

Is Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier available outside the US?

Google Cloud Secret Manager Free Tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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