XCA vs Secretive
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XCA
7.0X Certificate and Key management
Secretive
8.5Store SSH keys in the Secure Enclave
| Metric | XCA | Secretive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 65 | 413 |
| 90-day Installs | 217 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 974 | 3.9K |
| Version | 2.9.0 | 3.0.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.9K | 8.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 234 | 192 |
| Open Issues | 107 | 160 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 24, 2014 | Jun 10, 2020 |
Reviews
XCA
XCA is a powerful tool for managing certificates and cryptographic keys, offering support for various algorithms and key types. It's particularly useful for developers and security professionals who need to work with PKI (Public Key Infrastructure). Cross-platform and open-source, XCA provides a comprehensive solution for certificate management.
XCA is a tool for creating, managing, and working with certificates, keys, and certificate authorities.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for certificate management
- + Supports a wide range of cryptographic algorithms and key types
- + Free and open-source with active community contributions
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some macOS compatibility issues reported in the past
Secretive
Secretive securely stores SSH keys in your Mac's Secure Enclave, offering an extra layer of protection for developers and security-conscious users. It integrates seamlessly with macOS, ensuring your keys are protected by hardware-level security.
Stores SSH keys in the Mac's Secure Enclave for enhanced security.
Pros
- + Secure storage using the Secure Enclave
- + Seamless integration with macOS
- + Open-source with active community support
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues that need addressing