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pivy vs Cryptomator

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

pivy

6.5
Security & Privacy

Client for PIV cards

Cryptomator

8.0
Security & Privacy

Multi-platform client-side cloud file encryption tool

Metric pivy Cryptomator
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 1 400
90-day Installs 13 1.4K
365-day Installs 62 4.8K
Version 0.12.1 1.19.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 214 14.7K
GitHub Forks 29 1.3K
Open Issues 16 292
License GPL-3.0
Language C Java
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 19, 2019 Apr 17, 2016

Reviews

pivy

Pivy is a client for PIV cards, enabling secure authentication and data encryption. It supports SSH agents and works with devices like YubiKeys, benefiting developers and security-conscious users.

Enables secure authentication and data encryption using PIV cards and tokens.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple PIV functionalities including SSH and encryption.
  • + Open-source with active GitHub presence.
  • + Compatible with popular hardware tokens like YubiKeys.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - License information is unclear.

Cryptomator

Cryptomator is a multi-platform tool that encrypts files on cloud storage, ensuring privacy. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it ideal for users who value secure cloud storage.

Encrypts files on cloud storage before uploading to ensure security.

Pros

  • + Multi-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • + Client-side encryption ensures files are secure before uploading.
  • + No auto-updates provide manual control for some users.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may be inconvenient for some.
  • - GitHub issues suggest some users desire additional package options.