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ejson vs transcrypt: catalog facts
ejsontranscrypt
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free to download from GitHub.

Command line Command line
  • Encrypted secrets can live safely in version control
  • Public-key design lets anyone add secrets without being able to decrypt
  • Encryption and decryption happen automatically on commit and checkout
  • You choose exactly which files are encrypted
  • Works only with JSON files
  • Private keys must be distributed and protected separately
  • Relies on a shared password rather than per-user keys
  • Command-line only, with no graphical interface
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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