Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Open-Source, End-to-End Encrypted, Anywhere-to-Anywhere, RPCs launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1CF
   Conclave - free, encrypted collaboration for personal and business▲5

   2017 · conclave.global · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ZeroDB▲119

   An open-source, end-to-end encrypted database protocol

   2015 · zerodb.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   OpenPaths▲62

   A secure data locker for personal location information

   2014 · openpaths.cc · its alternatives →

4. 4CA
   Certera – A central validation server for Let's Encrypt certificates▲8

   2019 · docs.certera.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Ring▲83

   A free software for distributed and secured communication

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Let's Encrypt▲26

   A new Certificate Authority - free, automated, and open.

   2015 · letsencrypt.org · its alternatives →

7. 7EO
   EMP – Open Source Encrypted Messaging▲7

   2014 · emp.jar.st · its alternatives →

8. 8PF
   PubStorm – Free CLI-based static web hosting with Let's Encrypt support▲9

   2016 · pubstorm.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Let's Encrypt as a Service (SSL Custom Customer Domains)▲8

   2016 · clearalias.com · its alternatives →

10. 10SP
    Side project turned startup - Online Privacy via Client-side encryption▲5

    2011 · socialfortress.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Encryps▲7

    Encrypt unlimited bits.

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    crype – diffable/syncable encryption for files or shell pipes▲5

    2014 · code.ivysaur.me · its alternatives →

13. 13
    End-to-End Encryption through Kafka, with Ockam▲6

    2021 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

14. 14MS
    Minimalistic secure open source paste bin service▲9

    2016 · bin.so · its alternatives →

15. 15AE
    Algebraic — Effortless macOS file encryption, integrated with Finder.▲7

    2022 · algebraic.cc · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Tresorit▲20

    Encrypted cloud storage and sharing

    2014 · tresorit.com · its alternatives →

17. 17RT
    Real-time uptime monitor of Let's Encrypt▲5

    2020 · keychest.net · its alternatives →

18. 18EE
    E2E encrypted “multiplayer” text editor on the web in 6kb▲9

    2022 · picnic.lecaro.me · its alternatives →

19. 19KS
    Keyper – SSH Key Based Authentication Manager is now open source▲7

    2020 · keyper.dbsentry.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Dharma▲7

    An open protocol for borrowing/lending cryptoassets

    2018 · dharma.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Crypto data from multiple exchanges to multiple storage systems-Updated▲8

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    KeyBox-OpenShift – A web-based SSH console for OpenShift▲5

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23SN
    SSH Now – a terminal into any machine▲9

    2022 · ssh-now.com · its alternatives →

24. 24EF
    Encrypted Filedrop: Receive files protected by end-to-end encryption▲7

    2022 · encryptedfiledrop.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →