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Kleopatra vs OpenKeychain: catalog facts
KleopatraOpenKeychain
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Linux Android
  • Handles both OpenPGP and S/MIME certificates
  • Key lookup through key servers, LDAP and WKD
  • Compatible with OpenPGP software on other platforms
  • Provides encryption to other Android apps such as K-9 Mail
  • Certificate concepts can be daunting for newcomers
  • Android only
  • Using OpenPGP keys well requires some understanding of how key exchange works
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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