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SeKey vs Teleport

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SeKey

7.0
Security & Privacy

Use Touch ID or Secure Enclave for SSH authentication

Teleport

8.0
Security & Privacy

Modern SSH server for teams managing distributed infrastructure

Metric SeKey Teleport
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 138
90-day Installs 8 307
365-day Installs 56 721
Version 0.1 18.7.6
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.5K 20.0K
GitHub Forks 79 2.0K
Open Issues 32 3.2K
License MIT AGPL-3.0
Language Rust Go
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 5, 2018 Nov 25, 2013

Reviews

SeKey

SeKey is a unique macOS app that leverages Touch ID or the Secure Enclave for secure SSH authentication, offering developers and security-conscious users a convenient and encrypted way to manage SSH keys.

SeKey acts as an SSH agent that uses Touch ID or the Secure Enclave for authentication, eliminating the need for traditional SSH key management.

Pros

  • + Uses Touch ID or Secure Enclave for secure and convenient SSH authentication
  • + Built in Rust, offering strong security and reliability
  • + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for updates
  • - Limited installs over the past 30 days, suggesting lower adoption

Teleport

Teleport is a modern SSH server designed for teams managing distributed infrastructure, offering secure access and streamlined collaboration. It provides robust security features, ease of use, and integrates well with existing infrastructure, benefiting DevOps teams and system administrators.

Teleport provides a secure and modern SSH server solution for teams managing distributed infrastructure.

Pros

  • + Enhanced security features for infrastructure access
  • + User-friendly interface for managing SSH access
  • + Active and engaged open-source community

Cons

  • - Lack of automatic updates may pose maintenance challenges
  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention