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KeyStore Explorer vs XCA: catalog facts
KeyStore Explorer	XCA
Free Free and open source with no paid tier.	Free Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Replaces keytool and jarsigner with dialogs Converts between many key and certificate formats	Covers a full CA workflow including sub-CAs and CRLs Templates for issuing similar certificates
Needs a Java runtime installed Focused on Java KeyStore workflows	Assumes familiarity with PKI concepts Interface is functional rather than polished
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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