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Minisign vs OpenSSL: catalog facts
Minisign	OpenSSL
Free Free and open source under the ISC licence.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Very short public keys and simple commands Ed25519 signatures with encrypted secret keys	Includes command-line utilities and TLS libraries.
Signs and verifies only; does not encrypt files Command-line only, no graphical interface	Secure use depends on correct configuration and key handling.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: ISC	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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