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SimplySign Desktop vs Open-EID

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SimplySign Desktop

6.0
Security & Privacy

Emulates a physical crypto card/reader for proCertum SmartSign

Open-EID

7.0
Security & Privacy

Estonian ID-card drivers, authentication components & signing components

Metric SimplySign Desktop Open-EID
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs - 80
90-day Installs 3 189
365-day Installs 22 329
Version 2.10.21-9.4.3.0,2.10.21-9.4.3 25.10.0.235
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 132
GitHub Forks 49
Open Issues 28
License NOASSERTION
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 29, 2025 Feb 5, 2025

Reviews

SimplySign Desktop

SimplySign Desktop emulates a physical crypto card/reader for secure digital signing, supporting multiple crypto cards and enhancing transaction security. It's ideal for users requiring secure digital transactions.

Emulates a physical crypto card/reader for proCertum SmartSign.

Pros

  • + Enables secure digital signing for transactions.
  • + Supports a variety of crypto cards.
  • + Integrates seamlessly with proCertum SmartSign.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality.
  • - Minimal community support or discussion.

Open-EID

Open-EID provides essential tools for managing Estonian ID-cards, including authentication and digital signing. It's a crucial app for users needing secure ID management and digital transactions.

Manages Estonian ID-cards, enabling authentication, PIN changes, and document signing.

Pros

  • + Provides secure authentication and digital signing for Estonian ID-cards
  • + Supports multiple platforms including Linux and Windows
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and security patches

Cons

  • - Unclear license terms may raise concerns for some users
  • - Niche audience limits its appeal beyond specific users