libsodium

The premium Open Source alternative to WolfSSL

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What is libsodium?

Replaces legacy cryptographic libraries with a portable, high-level encryption toolkit. Focuses on providing a simplified API for authenticated encryption and password hashing.

Tech Stack
CBackend & Auth

Why libsodium?

  • Extremely portable
  • Side-channel resistant
  • No manual memory mgmt

Limitations

  • No legacy algorithm support
  • Static library linking
  • Limited high-level docs
3/5/2026
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