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Seahorse vs GpgFrontend: catalog facts
SeahorseGpgFrontend
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Manages the GNOME keyring, PGP keys and SSH keys in one app
  • Graphical alternative to gpg and ssh-keygen commands
  • Choice of GnuPG or Rust rPGP engine
  • Encrypts files, text and email from one app
  • Linux and GNOME focused
  • A keyring manager rather than a full password manager with autofill
  • Users still need to understand OpenPGP key exchange
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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