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