The best free EnvShare alternative
Compare EnvShare and ProtectedShare side-by-side. Upgrade to a modern, actively maintained environment variable sharing utility.
| Feature | EnvShare | ProtectedShare |
|---|---|---|
| Project Maintenance | ❌ Inactive (last commit 2+ years ago) | ✅ Actively Maintained & Supported |
| Dark / Light Mode | ❌ Dark mode only | ✅ Seamless Dual Theme (System, Light, Dark) |
| Secure Notes Interface | ❌ No (secrets only) | ✅ Yes (dedicated separate password notepad) |
| Offline-first Encrypted Notepad | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (local browser-encrypted storage) |
| Configurable Read Limits | ✅ 1 to 100 reads | ✅ Yes (1, 3, 5, or 10 reads) |
| Sign-Up required | ✅ No signup | ✅ No signup (fully anonymous) |
Why choose an active project?
EnvShare was a great project, but it has not been updated in over two years. In security and web technology, staying active is crucial. ProtectedShare is actively maintained, built on Next.js 15, and is regularly audited for dependency updates and modern cryptographic best practices.
A unified workspace for secret sharing
While EnvShare only supports monospaced env file sharing, ProtectedShare is a complete, multi-tool privacy suite:
- **EnvShare Mode:** Share monospaced config blocks that delete after N reads.
- **Secure Notes:** Write rich messages, lock them with custom passwords, and share keys separately.
- **Notepad:** Use your browser as an encrypted workspace for local notes that are never sent to any server.
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