minisign
The premium Open Source alternative to GnuPG
🎯 Best for:Developers who need to sign releases without the overhead of PGP.
What is minisign?
Replaces complex PGP workflows for verifying software releases and file integrity. Utilizes Ed25519 public-key signatures for high-speed verification with a minimal, audit-friendly codebase.
Tech Stack
CSecurity & Passwords
Why minisign?
- • Extremely easy to use
- • Secure by default (Ed25519)
- • Cross-platform compatibility
Limitations
- • No encryption features (signing only)
- • No web-of-trust
- • Less widely adopted than PGP
3/6/2026
Last Update
145
Forks
0
Issues
ISC
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on GnuPG)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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