Sequoia PGP vs OpenKeychain: catalog facts
Sequoia PGP | OpenKeychain |
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Free Free and open source. |
Free Free and open source, supported by donations. |
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Linux, Command line |
Android |
- Written in memory-safe Rust
- Usable both as a library and through the sq command-line tool
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- Compatible with OpenPGP software on other platforms
- Provides encryption to other Android apps such as K-9 Mail
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- Command-line only, with no graphical interface
- Much of the project is aimed at developers rather than end users
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- Android only
- Using OpenPGP keys well requires some understanding of how key exchange works
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: LGPL-2.0-or-later |
License: GPL-3.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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