mbedtls
The premium Open Source alternative to OpenSSL
🎯 Best for:Resource-constrained hardware requiring secure communication.
What is mbedtls?
A portable and readable implementation of the TLS and SSL protocols designed for resource-constrained devices. It provides a modular API for integrating cryptographic functions into IoT and embedded firmware.
Tech Stack
CVPN & Network
Why mbedtls?
- • Extremely portable
- • PSA Crypto API support
- • Low memory overhead
Limitations
- • Slower than OpenSSL
- • Manual config required
- • Limited high-level wrappers
3/5/2026
Last Update
2,850
Forks
1,587
Issues
Other
License
Financial Leak Detected
Stop the "SaaS Tax"
Your team could be burning cash. Switching to mbedtls instantly boosts your runway.
Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on OpenSSL)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%