Keybase

keybase.io
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

End-to-end encryption for things that matter

How to Replace Keybase

Overview

Keybase is a secure messaging and file-sharing platform that uses public key cryptography to ensure messages stay private. It enables users to create teams, connect with public identities, and share files with end-to-end encryption. The platform works for professional teams, families, groups of friends, and communities.

Features

8 features across 5 categories

Collaboration(1)

Team Creation

Create teams with anyone for work, clubs, supper clubs, or group collaboration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

File Sharing(1)

Secure File Sharing

Store and share group photos, videos, and documents with end-to-end encryption

Identity Management(2)

Identity Management

Manage your identity and prove your identity on the platform

Public Identity Connection

Connect with public identities from Twitter, Reddit, and other communities

Messaging(2)

End-to-End Encrypted Chat

Send secure messages with end-to-end encryption so that even Keybase cannot read your conversations

Exploding Messages

Set a timer on sensitive messages so they automatically disappear after a specified time

Security(2)

Open Source

Keybase is an open source application

Tor Support

Available within Tor for anonymous access

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Keybase. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Keybase alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 8 features.

Buy Keybase

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Keybase saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 8 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

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