Clevis is a free key management solution. Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) is a commercial key management solution by Penta Security Inc. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Companies encrypting many different databases
It is on the list because it is built around database encryption, with dual access control that keeps security admins and database admins apart. It fits mid-sized and large companies that run many different databases on premises. It is an on-premises appliance, so ask how it reaches cloud workloads if part of your data has moved.
From Best Key Management Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Clevis is a pluggable framework that enables automated decryption of data and LUKS volumes through a pin-based plugin system.
Enterprise key management system for encryption key lifecycle management
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Clevis fits if you are a startup or a small business, you need a free product and you want an open-source product.
Common questions when comparing Clevis vs Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) for key management.
Clevis: Clevis is a pluggable framework that enables automated decryption of data and LUKS volumes through a pin-based plugin system.
Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS): Enterprise key management system for encryption key lifecycle management. Built by Penta Security Inc.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Clevis is open-source with 1,159 GitHub stars. Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) is made by Penta Security Inc. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Clevis and Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) are both Key Management products, and both cover Encryption. Key differences: Clevis is Free while Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) is Commercial, Clevis is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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