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Deadbolt vs Keybase

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Deadbolt

7.0
Security & Privacy

File encryption tool

Keybase

7.0
Security & Privacy

End-to-end encryption software

Metric Deadbolt Keybase
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 3 144
90-day Installs 19 516
365-day Installs 93 2.1K
Version 2.1.1 6.6.2,20260408133959,70cbb6ec7c
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 401 1.2K
GitHub Forks 15 132
Open Issues 19 54
License MIT BSD-3-Clause
Language TypeScript Go
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 7y ago
First Seen May 17, 2018 Jun 21, 2016

Reviews

Deadbolt

Deadbolt is a simple, open-source file encryption tool designed for cross-platform use, offering users an easy way to secure their files without complexity.

Encrypts and decrypts files using a password.

Pros

  • + Open-source
  • + Simple and user-friendly
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community discussion

Keybase

Keybase offers end-to-end encryption for secure file storage, chat, and Git repositories. It benefits privacy-conscious users seeking robust security tools.

Provides end-to-end encryption for files, chat, and Git repositories.

Pros

  • + Robust end-to-end encryption
  • + Integration with Git for secure code collaboration
  • + Filesystem capabilities for secure storage

Cons

  • - No recent updates or commits
  • - Limited presence on Reddit