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
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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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