forge
The premium Open Source alternative to CryptoJS
🎯 Best for:Web applications requiring client-side encryption or TLS handling in pure JavaScript.
What is forge?
A suite of network and cryptographic tools written entirely in JavaScript for web and Node.js environments. It enables TLS/SSL communication and certificate management directly in the browser without native dependencies.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptWeb3 & Blockchain
Why forge?
- • No native dependencies
- • Works in legacy browsers
- • Comprehensive PKI support
Limitations
- • Slower than native WebCrypto API
- • Large bundle size for frontend
- • Complex API for beginners
3/2/2026
Last Update
830
Forks
458
Issues
Other
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on CryptoJS)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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