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git-crypt vs ejson: catalog facts
git-cryptejson
Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Command line
  • Encryption is transparent during normal Git use
  • Encrypt only selected files in a repository
  • Encrypted secrets can live safely in version control
  • Public-key design lets anyone add secrets without being able to decrypt
  • Command line only
  • Not meant for encrypting a whole repository
  • Works only with JSON files
  • Private keys must be distributed and protected separately
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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