KeyStore Explorer vs SimpleAuthority

Struggling to choose between KeyStore Explorer and SimpleAuthority? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

KeyStore Explorer is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like encryption, certificates, keystore, keys, security.

It boasts features such as Graphical user interface for managing keystores and certificates, Generate and import key pairs and certificate signing requests, Import, export, and examine keys and certificates, Support for JKS, PKCS#12, BKS and UBER keystore types, Plugin architecture to support other keystore types and pros including Easy to use GUI compared to command line tools, Open source and free, Cross-platform - runs on Windows, Linux and Mac, Actively maintained and updated.

On the other hand, SimpleAuthority is a Security & Privacy product tagged with permissions, access-control, user-management.

Its standout features include Role-based access control, User management, Permission management, Access restriction rules, Activity logging, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Flexible permission options, Good for managing user access, Affordable pricing.

Feature	KeyStore Explorer	SimpleAuthority
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

KeyStore Explorer

Description: KeyStore Explorer is an open source GUI replacement for the Java command-line utilities keytool and jarsigner. It allows users to easily manage their own keystores and certificates, generate key pairs and certificate requests, import and export keys and certificates, and examine their contents.

SimpleAuthority

Description: SimpleAuthority is a permissions and access management solution for websites and web applications. It allows admins to easily manage user roles, permissions, and access levels across their sites.

Key Features Comparison

KeyStore Explorer Features

• Graphical user interface for managing keystores and certificates
• Generate and import key pairs and certificate signing requests
• Import, export, and examine keys and certificates
• Support for JKS, PKCS#12, BKS and UBER keystore types
• Plugin architecture to support other keystore types

SimpleAuthority Features

• Role-based access control
• User management
• Permission management
• Access restriction rules
• Activity logging

Pros & Cons Analysis

KeyStore Explorer

Pros

• Easy to use GUI compared to command line tools
• Open source and free
• Cross-platform - runs on Windows, Linux and Mac
• Actively maintained and updated

Cons

• Less flexibility than command line tools for advanced operations
• Limited support for standards like PKCS#11

SimpleAuthority

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Flexible permission options
• Good for managing user access
• Affordable pricing

Cons

• Limited integration options
• Less features than enterprise solutions
• Can be complex for large sites

Pricing Comparison

KeyStore Explorer

• Open Source

SimpleAuthority

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based