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Session vs Keybase

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Session

8.0
Security & Privacy

Onion routing based messenger

Keybase

7.0
Security & Privacy

End-to-end encryption software

Metric Session Keybase
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 101 144
90-day Installs 335 516
365-day Installs 1.4K 2.1K
Version 1.18.0 6.6.2,20260408133959,70cbb6ec7c
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 410 1.2K
GitHub Forks 69 132
Open Issues 401 54
License GPL-3.0 BSD-3-Clause
Language TypeScript Go
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 7y ago
First Seen Feb 12, 2020 Jun 21, 2016

Reviews

Session

Session is a decentralized, onion-routing-based messenger that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer communication, ideal for users seeking secure, private messaging.

Enables secure, private communication via a decentralized network using onion routing.

Pros

  • + Decentralized network for enhanced privacy
  • + Onion routing for secure communication
  • + End-to-end encryption ensuring message security
  • + Active development with regular updates
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency

Cons

  • - High number of open GitHub issues
  • - No ARM64 support currently available

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