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Keybase

keybase.io
Communication & Collaboration
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End-to-end encryption for things that matter

How to Replace Keybase
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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

Also in: Discord, Proofpoint

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

Also in: Lytics, LiveRamp, Acxiom

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

Also in: Insider CDP, Klaviyo, Iterable

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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