Cybersecurity · head to head
Akeyless vs HTTPS Everywhere
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Akeyless pricing is usage-based and complex, requires sales consultation; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
- They diverge on capability: Akeyless covers Secrets management, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Akeyless and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.
| Attribute | Akeyless | HTTPS Everywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Usage-based pricing units that vary by product module | free |
| Platforms | Cloud, Hybrid, On-Premises | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Browser Extensions |
| Founded | Unknown | 1990 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Akeyless
- Secrets management
- Machine identity
- AI agent identity
- Certificate management
- Privileged access management
- Multi-vault governance
- Encryption and KMS
- Password manager
Only in HTTPS Everywhere
- Automatic HTTPS
- Encryption enforcement
- Rule-based upgrading
- Observatory integration
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
- Opera support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Akeyless
- Securing AI agents with dedicated identity trackingnot HTTPS Everywhere
- Managing machine-to-machine credentials at scalenot HTTPS Everywhere
- Automating PKI and certificate lifecyclenot HTTPS Everywhere
- Implementing just-in-time privileged accessnot HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere
- Forcing encrypted HTTPS connections on websites that support itnot Akeyless
- Preventing eavesdropping and content hijacking on unsecured networksnot Akeyless
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Akeyless
- Pricing is usage-based and complex, requires sales consultation
- Free tier is very limited with restricted access
- No transparent pricing published for enterprise features
- Pricing model varies significantly by product module
HTTPS Everywhere
- Product discontinued as of January 2023
- Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
- No longer receives security updates or maintenance
Pricing, plan by plan
Akeyless
Free- FreeFree
- Limited feature access
- Restricted usage quotas
- Enterprise$undefined/custom
- Custom pricing based on usage
- Unlimited resource quotas
- Full feature access
HTTPS Everywhere
Free- FreeFree
- Automatic HTTPS upgrade
- Rule sets
- Custom rules
Which should you pick?
Choose Akeyless if
- You need secrets management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud, Hybrid, On-Premises.
- You also want machine identity.
Choose HTTPS Everywhere if
- You need automatic https.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- You also want encryption enforcement.
Questions people ask
- Is Akeyless or HTTPS Everywhere better?
- Neither clearly leads. Akeyless starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Akeyless or HTTPS Everywhere?
- Akeyless starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
- Does Akeyless or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
- Akeyless runs on Cloud, Hybrid, On-Premises. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
- Can I use Akeyless for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Akeyless best used for?
- Akeyless is most often used for securing ai agents with dedicated identity tracking, managing machine-to-machine credentials at scale, automating pki and certificate lifecycle, implementing just-in-time privileged access. Of those, securing ai agents with dedicated identity tracking and managing machine-to-machine credentials at scale are not what HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
- What can Akeyless do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
- Akeyless covers Secrets management, Machine identity, AI agent identity, Certificate management. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Akeyless: What pricing model does Akeyless use?
Akeyless uses usage-based pricing units that vary by product. For example, Secrets Management is priced by clients, Certificate Management by managed certificates, Encryption by transactions, and PAM by users. Contact sales for a custom quote.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?
No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.
SourceAkeyless: Does Akeyless support hybrid deployment?
Yes, Akeyless offers Pure SaaS cloud-managed deployment and Hybrid SaaS with on-premise gateways and zero-knowledge encryption for sensitive environments.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?
The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.
SourceAkeyless: How does Akeyless handle AI agent identities?
Akeyless provides dedicated AI agent identity tracking with runtime access control, allowing organizations to manage AI agent access separately from human and machine identities.
SourceHTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?
Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.
SourceRelated pages
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