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pivy vs OpenSC
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
pivy
6.5Client for PIV cards
OpenSC
7.0Smart card libraries and utilities
| Metric | pivy | OpenSC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 290 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 1.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 62 | 3.8K |
| Version | 0.12.1 | 0.27.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 214 | 3.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 811 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 137 |
| License | — | LGPL-2.1 |
| Language | C | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 19, 2019 | Feb 16, 2018 |
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.
OpenSC
OpenSC provides essential tools and libraries for working with smart cards, offering robust support for PKCS#11 and other standards. It's a go-to solution for developers and users needing smart card integration.
Provides libraries and utilities for interacting with smart cards, including middleware support for PKCS#11.
Pros
- + Essential tools for smart card integration
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + Compliant with open-source standards
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche audience with limited community support